Fisheries Biologist - Field Ops & Data Specialist

Oregon Inc; John Day (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays a year

Advancement and learning opportunities

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is hiring a Project Assistant, Fisheries Biologist (Natural Resource Specialist 1) in John Day, Oregon. You will work closely with the Assistant Project Leader to coordinate field operations, train technicians, and manage data for salmon and steelhead studies.

Requirements include 3 years of biological experience or a Bachelor's degree in Fisheries or Wildlife Science with required coursework.

Qualifications

• Three years of biological experience in fish or wildlife programs.
• Bachelor's degree in Fisheries or Wildlife Science or closely related field with at least 45 quarter (30 semester) hours of biology/ecology coursework.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate field operations with the Assistant Project Leader.
• Provide technical guidance and training to technicians.
• Manage biological data for life history and natural production studies of salmon and steelhead.
• Enter data into databases and manage GIS models.

Skills

Biological data collection

Rotary screw trap operation

Data management

Snorkeling and electrofishing

Boating experience

Education

Bachelor's in Fisheries or Wildlife Science or related with 45 quarter hours biology

Job description

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is hiring a Project Assistant, Fisheries Biologist (Natural Resource Specialist 1) in John Day, Oregon. You will work closely with the Assistant Project Leader to coordinate field operations, train technicians, and manage data for salmon and steelhead studies.

Requirements include 3 years of biological experience or a Bachelor's degree in Fisheries or Wildlife Science with required coursework.