Project Field Assistant (Biological Science Assistant)

Initial Posting Date:

12/01/2025

Application Deadline:

12/10/2025

Agency:

Department of Fish and Wildlife

Salary Range:

$3,429 - $4,023

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Project Field Assistant (Biological Science Assistant)

Job Description:

MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OREGON’S NATURAL RESOURCES!

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today!  We especially encourage students, early career professionals, and anyone interested in a career in fish, wildlife, and natural resources, to apply! Come learn and train with ODFW and help us fulfill our mission: To protect and enhance Oregon's fish and wildlife and their habitats for use and enjoyment by present and future generations.

As a Project Field Assistant (Biological Science Assistant) in Astoria, Oregon, you will provide technical assistance on Oregon Plan monitoring projects. The position is shared among up to four separate projects and you will spend varying lengths of time on each project.  Duties include:

• Surveying selected Lower Columbia streams to count naturally spawning salmon and steelhead

• Conducting snorkel counts and/or electrofishing estimates of juvenile salmonids in coastal streams

• Monitoring upstream and downstream fish traps

• Conducting field surveys to assess the condition of stream habitat

• Being responsible for quality control of the information

• Writing summaries of sampling results

• Maintaining field gear and equipment

• Coordinating with ODFW district staff

• Requesting permission from private landowners to access sample sites

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

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Clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and desired attributes in your application materials. Your application materials will determine if you are selected to move forward in the selection process. Please include detailed work and education history.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Minimum qualifications are not established for this position; however, we are seeking applicants with the following experience or skills. Preference for interviews may be given to candidates with these skills and background:

• Preference will be given to applicants with working knowledge of habitat and fish survey design and project protocols

• Experience identifying adult and juvenile fish species, especially salmonids

• Field survey experience

• Monitoring and data collection experience

• Experience working with private landowners

• Experience interpreting maps

• Experience operating GPS units

• Anyone who has or is in pursuit of a Fisheries or Wildlife Science degree or related degree in biological/ecological sciences

APPLICATION DETAILS AND INSTRUCTIONS

• Questions about the positions? Please contact Peggy.S.Kavanagh@odfw.oregon.gov

• Your application helps determine your starting salary.