Oregon State University
Location
Oregon, OH | United States
Job description
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by March 1, 2024. 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.
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:
| Jared LeBoldus
| [email protected]
| 541-737-1907
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 Background Checks website including the for 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 [email protected] .
Transcripts must be submitted for all required and/or related courses. All courses must be from accredited colleges, universities, or private vocational schools. The online application system will allow you to attach your transcripts if the PDF file is 9MB or less. Transcripts must be received by the closing date. If you have trouble uploading your transcripts, reach out to the contact listed.
Position Information
Department
Ag Botany / Plant Path (ABP)
Classification Title
Temp Bio Sci Research Tech 1
Job Title
Temporary Biological Sciences Research Technician 1
Appointment Type
Temporary Staff
Job Location
Brookings
Benefits Eligible
Not benefits eligible
Remote or Hybrid option?
Employment Category
Temporary
Job Summary
This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time Temporary Biological Sciences Research Technician 1 position for the Department of Ag Botany & Plant Pathology at Oregon State University ( OSU ).
This position will be located in Brookings, Oregon.
The incumbent(s) will be a member of a crew collecting vertebrate and invertebrate data to evaluate the impact of the invasive forest pathogen Phytophthora ramorum, the cause of sudden oak death, on the mixed-conifer forest ecosystems of southwestern Oregon. Incumbent(s) will deploy autonomous recording units (ARUs), camera traps (baited and un-baited), and bee boxes to survey mammal, songbird, and pollinator communities at established long term monitoring plots. Incumbent(s) will also gain experience with carnivore scat collection, sample processing, data entry, data management, and data processing.
Incumbent(s) will be stationed in Brookings, Oregon and conduct field work and data collection in the surrounding area independently or in small teams (2-3 people) under the direction of a PhD student or postdoc. Shared housing is provided as a condition of employment (no dogs allowed).
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 :
Key Responsibilities
75% Deployment, maintenance, and retrieval of equipment in the permanent plot network and sample collection. Includes hiking off road and off trails in steep, rough, uneven, unstable terrain to plots and navigating using a GPS unit (or map and compass)
10% Data management, data entry, and data quality assessment and quality control
10% Data processing (noise analysis on acoustic recordings, data validation of AI identified species)
5% Sample processing (lab work)
What We Require
Two years of college-level courses in (specific field of biological science); OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.
What You Will Need
Experience collecting field data at remote study sites
Experience navigating in forest ecosystems using a GPS and compass
Ability to hike > 5 miles per workday on steep terrain carrying a 50lb backpack
Ability to follow established protocols and make independent decisions regarding protocols and procedures in the field
Ability to learn and identify southwestern Oregon vertebrate species
Commitment to safety, quality of work, and professionalism
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
2 years of college coursework in wildlife biology, natural resources, or related field or equivalent combination of training and experience
Proficiency with identification of flora and fauna of the southwestern Oregon coast range
Proficiency working with computers and troubleshooting skills
Proficiency collecting field data using ArcGIS, Collector, Survey123, and/or FieldMaps
CPR/First Aid/Wilderness First Aid/Wilderness First Responder
Self-motivated and capable of working independently
A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
This work is outdoors at remote field sites located in rugged, brushy terrain.
To be successful in this role, one will hike up to 10 miles per day and traverse uneven/rugged terrain. Work conditions include inclement weather and exposure to poison oak. The incumbent will be expected to work a flexible schedule that consists of day work only and sometimes > 10 hours per day.
Successful candidate will be stationed in Brookings, OR.
Pay Method
Hourly
Pay Period
16th - 15th of the following month
Pay Date
Last working day of the month
Min Salary
$15.59
Max Salary
$20.62
Link to Position Description
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
P04662CT
Number of Vacancies
2
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date
04/15/2024
Anticipated Appointment End Date
08/15/2024
Posting Date
02/15/2024
Full Consideration Date
03/01/2024
Closing Date
03/08/2024
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search
Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants
Special Instructions to Applicants
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by March 1, 2024. 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.
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:
| Jared LeBoldus
| [email protected]
| 541-737-1907
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 Background Checks website including the for 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 [email protected] .
Transcripts must be submitted for all required and/or related courses. All courses must be from accredited colleges, universities, or private vocational schools. The online application system will allow you to attach your transcripts if the PDF file is 9MB or less. Transcripts must be received by the closing date. If you have trouble uploading your transcripts, reach out to the contact listed.
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