Biological Science Assistant (Life Cycle Monitoring Assistant)

The Department of Fish and Wildlife is hiring a Biological Science Assistant in Newport, OR, to support fieldwork for fish monitoring and habitat assessments. Responsibilities include conducting surveys, maintaining equipment, and ensuring data quality. Candidates should be self-motivated, able to work independently in various weather conditions, and possess relevant skills or education in biological sciences. The position starts on July 1, 2025, with a salary range of $3,429 – $4,023.
Initial Posting Date:

05/09/2025

Application Deadline:

05/23/2025

Agency:

Department of Fish and Wildlife

Salary Range:

$3,429 – $4,023

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Biological Science Assistant (Life Cycle Monitoring Assistant)

Job Description:

Help the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife fulfill its mission: To protect and enhance Oregon’s fish and wildlife and their habitats for use and enjoyment by present and future generations.

We are hiring for one permanent position located in

Newport

, Oregon.

Anticipated Start Date:

July 1, 2025

What you will do:

The primary purpose of this position is to provide field work, principally in support of adult and smolt monitoring activities at Life Cycle Monitoring sites and coastwide stream habitat inventories and snorkel surveys. The projects’ major activities include monitoring upstream and downstream fish traps and conducting field surveys to assess the condition of stream habitat. The position will also be responsible for quality control of the information, writing summaries of sampling results, maintaining field gear and equipment, coordinating with ODFW district staff, and requesting permission from private landowners to access sample sites. We seek candidates who are comfortable working in remote areas.

For a full review of the position details, duties, and working conditions, please review the position description located

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What we are looking for:

Requirements/Requested Skills:

Minimum qualifications are not established for this position and recent graduates or early career professionals are encouraged to apply. We are seeking applicants with the following experience or skills. Preference for interviews may be given to candidates with these skills and background:
• Requires a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to conduct field work under a variety of weather conditions ranging from heat in summer to cold in winter.
• Experience with smolt trap operation, fish sampling, conducting habitat surveys, hydrology, PIT-tagging, biological sampling, or entering data
• Experience collecting biological samples from fish, identifying juvenile fish species (especially salmonids), and accurately recording field data
• Must be self-motivated, willing to work under a variety of conditions, and responsible for the quality of data collected
• Anyone who possesses or is in pursuit of a Fisheries or Wildlife Science degree or related degree in biological/ecological sciences
• Comfortable communicating with team members and the public
• Must maintain their own schedule, decide how to safely and efficiently access and work in streams and estuary, and collect data following a complex protocol.
• Must work independently and be able to navigate to remote areas using map, compass, and GPS.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

The Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is dedicated to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce as we strive to represent and better serve our neighboring communities. Our most important asset is our employees, and each person brings unique, different, and important contributions to the workplace and community we serve. With Oregon’s changing demographics, a workforce that reflects this change will make us stronger and create an opportunity for better decision making.

Additional benefits include:
• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a

competitive benefits package

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• Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.

Application Details and Instructions
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• This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified people to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill other vacancies as they occur.
• Please save a copy of this job announcement for reference, as it is not available for you to view after the announcement deadline.
• The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect an additional 6.95%.
• Reasonable accommodations for interviews will be provided upon request to individuals with disabilities.
• The job posting closes at 11:59 PM (PDT/PST) on the close date. After you submit your application, be sure to respond to the two questionnaires relating to public records requests and veterans’ preference immediately following your submittal. These questions are necessary to complete the application process.
• If you are experiencing difficulty applying for this position or have questions, please contact the ODFW Human Resources office at 503-947-6051.

Additional Details:
• Housing is not provided as a benefit for this position.
• The employee in this position will be represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and will be subject to all terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement. Pay and benefits on all job listings may change without notice.
• Finalists are subject to both a criminal history and motor vehicles check. Driving is required for all positions and must meet ODFW standards. Adverse background and/or driving information need to be disclosed or you may be disqualified from further consideration.
• Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete the U.S. Department Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. ODFW participates in E-Verify. ODFW is not able to support VISA sponsorships.
• Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans’ preference. For more information, please visit

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The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer