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Biological Sciences Research Technician 1

Oregon State University

Oregon State University

Department: Fisheries and Wildlife (AFW)

Appointment Type: Classified Staff

Job Location: Medford

Recommended Full-Time Salary Range:

Job Summary:

This recruitment will be used to fill five full-time, seasonal (March – July) Biological Sciences Research Technician 1 positions for the Fisheries, Wildlife, & Conservation Sciences at Oregon State University (OSU ).

This position will be located in Medford, Oregon.

College of Agricultural Sciences faculty are committed to enhancing student success by engaging students in quality academic, research, internships, global studies, and other experiential learning opportunities. Positions with primary responsibility for Extension and outreach are likewise committed to learner success through programming appropriate for diverse audience. There is an expectation that, as part of your role in the college, you embody and advance the principles and practices conveyed in the https://agsci.oregonstate.edu/sites/agscid7/files/main/for-faculty/care.pdf document.

FWCS is an academic unit that reports to the College of Agricultural Sciences. The Department is composed of approximately 300 staff, including academic faculty, research assistants, classified staff, graduate students, and temporary staff. Over $8 million of externally funded grants and contracts are received each year in support of science focused on basic ecological research, conservation, and sustainable use of fish and wildlife and their habitats. The Department is the largest in the College of Agricultural Sciences, with over 1000 students in 8 degree and certificate programs, including one Bachelor of Science degree, five graduate degrees, and two graduate certificates. We are a vibrant department that promotes a supportive “family” atmosphere for all students and employees.

Biological Science Research Technicians are required to conduct surveys for northern spotted owls to obtain occupancy and reproductive data as part of a short-term monitoring program. Additional work past the primary sampling period (March-mid July) may include the deployment of ARU’s or post-field season data management (September 1-October 31).

Why OSU?

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS :

• Top 1.4% university in the world
• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
• 7 https://hr.oregonstate.edu/work-life/diversity-and-cultural-resources that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
• 217k+ alumni worldwide
• For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/prospective-employee with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

Future and current OSU employees can use the https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/new-employees/benefits-calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU .

Key Responsibilities

85% Field Research

• Conduct surveys for Northern Spotted Owls by confirming owl presence, reproductive status, and identity using auditory detections and visual observation of color bands following well-established survey protocol; care for laboratory mice used to determine spotted owl reproductive status;
• Maintain accurate field notes
• Care for and maintain field equipment and state-owned rental vehicles
• Enter data in the field using the FieldMaps app on handheld tablets;
• Work with online vegetation maps and aerial photographs;
• Describe vegetation characteristics, floristics, and physiography of owl roost and nest locations in project area;
• Collect owl pellets to determine food habits;
• Deploy, maintain, and collect ARU’s from field locations;
• Work closely with personnel of the U.S. Forest Service, BLM , U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service, Oregon Dept. of Forestry, private landowners and other agencies
• other duties as assigned.

15% Office Work

• completion of in-person and on-line safety and animal handler training as assigned
• use of desktop or laptop computers, tablets, and smart phones, to enter data, map owl locations, maintain field notes, coordinate work with crewmates and supervisor.
• Work collaboratively and inclusively with teammates.

What You Will Need

Two years of college-level courses in wildlife science or related field; OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Previous field experience in remote or isolated environments with challenging terrain.
Demonstrated orienteering skills including the use of maps, compass, and handheld GPS units.
Commitment to working professionally and inclusively with people from all backgrounds.
Ability to operate a 4-wheel drive vehicle.
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.

What We Would Like You to Have

Field experience conducting occupancy or demographic surveys for spotted owls
Experience deploying, maintaining, and retrieving Automated Recording Unit’s.
Experience processing ARU acoustic data.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

This job requires driving state-owned rental vehicles on primitive forest roads and navigating difficult terrain on foot to access survey sites and locate owls during both daytime and nighttime surveys, and conduct vegetation sampling during daytime hours. Employees must have good night and color vision and average or above hearing. The employee works independently and must be able to follow an established protocol in the field.

The employee also must frequently work alone in remote forest areas and navigate over mountainous terrain. Orienteering skills, including the use of maps, compass, handheld GPS units and tablets are essential to the collection of data in the field. The work is physically strenuous and involves working and hiking in rain, snow, heat, and on steep, brushy slopes while carrying a backpack with supplies weighing up to 25lbs. The employee should be comfortable performing these duties at night, well after dark, as required. This is a full-time position, so although schedules vary with changing workloads and priorities, employees will follow an approved safety plan where team members are required to work the same four, 10-hour days, Monday-Thursday totaling 40 hours each week.

All the above duties must be performed with a high degree of quality, uniformity, and timeliness. The employee must work as a team member and may be required to live and work in close quarters and in isolated settings for extended periods of time.

Special Instructions to Applicants

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by January 23, 2025. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.

Applications will be reviewed based on the information submitted on the employment profile with education and work history along with any other requested documentation i.e. posting specific question responses, transcripts, etc. Your profile MUST clearly show how you meet the minimum/required qualifications for the position. Resumes are NOT accepted at the application stage for this position.

Cover letters are optional for this position and will not be used for evaluating your qualifications.

Equivalent required experience is based on full-time equivalent (40 hours per week).

PLEASE NOTE : If you have volunteer experience relevant to this position, please include in the Employment History section and note length of time, average number of hours per week and major duties.

Typically, the starting salary is at the lower end of the salary range.
For additional information please contact:
Lawrence Andrews
andrewsl@oregonstate.edu
(541)291-3364

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/background-checks website including the https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.

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