Fisheries Field Biologist & Project Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Career advancement

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife seeks a Project Assistant, Fisheries Biologist to support field operations and data management for life history and natural production studies in Northeast Oregon. You’ll supervise technicians and help prepare annual reports and visuals for presentations.

The role requires experience in biological data collection, rotary screw trap operation, and boating, with opportunities to advance within the agency and contribute to habitat protection across Oregon.

Qualifications

• Three years of biological experience in fish or wildlife studies or resource management.
• A Bachelor's in Fisheries/Wildlife with 45 quarter (30 semester) biology hours is acceptable.
• Boater Education Card within 6 months may be required.

Responsibilities

• Use rotary screw traps, seining, snorkeling, and electrofishing to locate and collect juvenile salmon from streams in Northeast Oregon.
• Tag juvenile salmon and steelhead with PIT tags and collect biological data.
• Train technicians on field collection techniques and methods.

Skills

Biological data collection

Rotary screw trap operation

Data management

Snorkeling and electrofishing

Boating experience

Education

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

Job description

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife seeks a Project Assistant, Fisheries Biologist to support field operations and data management for life history and natural production studies in Northeast Oregon. You’ll supervise technicians and help prepare annual reports and visuals for presentations.

The role requires experience in biological data collection, rotary screw trap operation, and boating, with opportunities to advance within the agency and contribute to habitat protection across Oregon.