Field Assistant – University of Washington & King County

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Field Assistant for a Floating Treatment Wetland Research Project

The University of Washington and King County has a great opportunity for a temporary hourly Field Assistant. The two have come together to carry out a project entitled “Floating Treatment Wetlands Reduce Contaminants & Nutrients in Urban Stormwater Runoff”. The purpose of the research is to test coho mortality from direct stormwater and to determine the necessary contact time for stormwater with the floating wetlands to adequately remove metals and contaminants that will significantly reduce coho juvenile mortality and adult pre-spawn mortality.
The field assistant will assist the Research Scientist to prepare for and conduct the experiment on juvenile coho this spring (planning on early March) and on pre-spawn coho this fall. This includes: help collect materials, assist with carrying out fieldwork and collecting necessary samples, record and analyze data collected, help organize testing and ensure quality standards are met.

Preferred Requirements – undergraduate or graduate student at the University of Washington, 2-3 years of experience in related field work or study, and knowledge of water quality issues, wetland science, and/or restoration ecology. The position will be paid through the UW.

Please send a short letter of interest and resume to Lizbeth Seebacher at lizbetha@uw.edu. Resumes will be reviewed starting on January 28th.

2019 UW Exploration Seminar: Andes to Amazon: Biodiversity, conservation, and sustainability in Peru

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flyer for 2019 Andes to Amazon study abroad

Location: Cusco, Peru
Academic Term: Early Fall
Dates: 08/26/2019 – 09/21/2019
Estimated Program Fee: $4,370
Credits:5

Program Description

Our program examines conservation and sustainability issues in a biodiversity hotspot of global importance: southeastern Peru. The first week of our program takes place in the relatively arid highlands surrounding Cusco. We examine current and past human land-use practices and their impact on biodiversity. This portion of the program includes visits to Machu Picchu, a women’s weaving cooperative, local fruit and vegetable markets, an organic farm and environmentally focused school, Week 2 and 3 takes us to Manu National Park and Biosphere Reserve where we lodge at biological field stations, both in mountain forests and remote lowland forests. We immerse ourselves in ecological exploration of pristine forest ecosystems and park buffer zones. Basic taxonomy of plant and animal groups will be discussed, as well as techniques for conducting biodiversity surveys. We continue our ecological studies, but also look at the impacts of various human activities (road building, gold mining, cattle ranching) on biodiversity, and explore the ethical and philosophical dimensions of those impacts. For most this is a first foray into the tropical forests, and the sheer diversity of life is overwhelming. Becoming acquainted with the intricacies of tropical forest biodiversity is the first step to understanding what stands to be lost. Ultimately the course examines various stakeholders in biodiversity conservation and exploitation, considers how cultural factors shape environmental attitudes and practices, and discusses compromise solutions that might prevent or slow the future loss of biodiversity. Southeastern Peru is recognized as a biodiversity hotspot of international importance. It is also facing huge anthropogenic pressures from population growth and habitat loss, to oil exploitation, to road building, to mining, and climate change. Ecosystem changes are palpable. Yet these ecosystems are some of the least well understood in the world. We allow our students to become intimately familiar with tropical ecosystems and the pressures facing them. The techniques used to study them are best learned in the field setting, and the unique challenges faced by this region can only be understood by field observation and experience. By spending a week in each of three different locations, we give students exposure to the best available cross section of ecosystems and conservation issues. In the Sacred Valley, the most important agricultural area in southeastern Peru, we visit a current farm and past farms (of the Incas), as well as participate in a dying and weaving project that uses alpaca wool and natural plant and animal based dyes all from the local area. On hikes, we examine these organisms (the sources of wool and dyes) in their environment and look at the impacts (sustainable or not) of local land use practices on the natural ecosystem. By exploring three ecosystems we begin to understand how the Andes create the climate the zones we travel through, and how each ecosystem is linked to the other in the landscape. Our second two weeks are spent immersed in natural history study at 2 field stations-one in a remote wilderness setting, and the other occurring at the interface of wilderness and moderate-to-high impact human land use. These sites are ideal for understanding tropical ecosystems in their natural state and examining first-hand the impact of modern human encroachment. Again, it is only through immersion that one can truly understand the magnitude of what is being lost and the importance (and difficulty) of brokering compromises for conservation and sustainable use. Every field station we visit has a unique community of researchers, actively engaged in the most current tropical research. This is an unparalleled opportunity for students to interact with and hear lectures from the most up-to-date ecological science available on this region. It is also a great way for students to think about possible careers. The fees we pay for room and board at field stations go directly to land conservation efforts of the agency owning the stations. At two of our sites, our students may also have the opportunity to conduct environmental education outreach projects for local elementary school students. These students come from underprivileged backgrounds and their families directly benefit from the use of the natural resources we are studying. They also suffer directly when these resources are depleted. This is an unparalleled opportunity for our students to understand first hand what it is like to live in and depend upon the ecosystems we are studying. The students they teach stand to benefit from gaining a scientific and international perspective on the importance of the ecosystems they live in, as well as encountering positive role models who care about their well-being. Basic well-being is a legitimate concern, for example, in areas where children are forced to live among gold-miners in physically dangerous and toxic conditions, as well as social environments that can be psychologically detrimental to them. In the Sacred Valley we will have many obvious interactions with the local community from the restaurants we use, to a service project conducted at a school we visit, and the project we undertake with the women’s weaving cooperative. In all cases, the money we bring in is important for their well-being and survival, and provides means of living that do not directly depend on the unsustainable depletion of biodiversity. Undoubtedly, fostering friendly interaction between our students and Peruvian citizens has positive ramifications for both sides. But, UW students probably benefit the most of all on our course, as we allow them to experience Peruvian culture as a more of a participant than a tourist. As a course, we are especially careful about ensuring that our students portray the best possible public image for UW. We are also extremely conscious about our personal and group resource use. We refuse to buy disposable packaging and always travel with reusable Tupperware, bags, and water bottles for such purposes. We try to minimize the use of fossil-fuel powered electricity and vehicles whenever possible as well. We minimize electricity and water use (for non-essential things like showers and laundry), and try to eat locally grown food. We encourage the avoidance of meat, especially beef that is raised by destroying the rainforest we study. All of these simple actions on the individual level add up to significantly reduced group impact. We calculate these impacts as an exercise during the course. Our calculations can serve as a model for other tourist groups and a personal learning experience for how we might live our own lives beyond the course.

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IPHC Sea Sampler Employment Opportunities for Summer 2019

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The International Pacific Halibut Commission (IPHC) will be conducting comprehensive a Fishery-Independent Setline Survey (FISS) ranging from the West Coast of the USA and Canada to the Aleutian chain and Bering Sea in the summer of 2019.  The FISS will be conducted aboard chartered commercial longline fishing vessels with a scientific crew of two to three Sea Samplers aboard each vessel. Additionally, the IPHC will deploy Sea Samplers on National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries trawl surveys, which consist of a scientific crew of five to six including the one IPHC representative. There are two NOAA Fisheries trawl surveys planned for 2019.

Several Sea Sampler positions will be available in 2019 and the IPHC will be conducting interviews from 4 to 7 February 2019 to fill vacancies for the coming summer.  Applicants must be available either in person, via skype, or by telephone for an interview during this time. However, if a qualified applicant is unavailable to interview due to a current work assignment, the applicant should indicate alternative dates for an interview.  Interviews will be granted based on the rated qualifications listed below. Positions are anticipated to be filled by 28 February 2019.

Qualified candidates who have successfully completed the interview will be placed on a roster from which openings will be filled.  Inclusion on the roster list does not guarantee employment.  Any candidates on the roster, but not hired for work in 2019, will be added to the standby list for the following season’s work and may not have to re-interview for future work in the following year.

All hired Sea Samplers will be required to attend training in Seattle 20-24 May 2019, and must have a valid passport that does not expire within six months of 20 May 2019.

Job Description

Work aboard the IPHC FISS vessel involves collecting and recording length, sex, maturity, and age determination structures (otoliths) from Pacific halibut. Information on other species catch and special projects will be assigned accordingly. Working on a deck can be cold and wet and sampling the fish will require heavy lifting in bloody, slimy, and smelly conditions which are constantly moving. Sea Samplers utilize knives and forceps while conducting their duties on deck.

Applicants should be aware that living conditions aboard FISS vessels are often cramped, noisy, and uncomfortable. Considering the smaller nature of the vessels (generally 60-90 feet), the individual sleeping berths are often in common quarters. FISS Sea Samplers and vessel crew of both genders may be aboard the vessel at any time. The vessels are required to serve three meals per day, but they are not required to cater to special dietary needs. Personnel must be flexible and maintain effective interpersonal relations under the described conditions. Employees will act as liaison between the IPHC Seattle office and other involved parties, such as the vessel captain and NOAA Fisheries representatives, to assure that the research objectives are properly met.

During deployment, Sea Samplers may be required to perform additional tasks in port when not assigned to a vessel. These days are considered “working standby” and are subject to a different pay rate than that received while at sea. Duties include but are not limited to data editing, data entry, and assisting IPHC Fisheries Data Program Field Staff. The employee will be given accommodations and meal allowances during these periods. Occasionally, Sea Samplers are placed on an unpaid break between assignments at which time they will be returned to their hire city.  Hire cities are either Seattle, WA, Anchorage, AK, or Vancouver, BC. The IPHC pays for travel to and from work assignments if the Sea Sampler is on an IPHC forced break by reimbursing mileage $0.535/mile (max 1000 miles – 2018 rate).  Employees are expected to pay their own expenses to get to training in Seattle. Employees are provided with room and board during training.

Employment will occur from May to September and will be between 21 and 90 days in duration. Preference may be given to candidates with the widest range of availability within those months.  Positions in all areas of the surveys are open to all employees, regardless of nationality.

Who may apply: The Commission is an International Governmental Organization and as such we will be considering applicants regardless of nationality.

Salary range: $289- $324/day (U.S. currency – 2018 rate) while aboard vessel plus a $6.25/day taxable gear allowance. There are separate daily rates for travel and working standby.  In addition, the IPHC will pay for approved transit, lodging, and expenses to and from the research vessel.  Deployment usually takes place immediately after the Seattle training at the end of May.

Duration: 21 – 90 days.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:     Graduation from a recognized University with a Bachelor of Science or an Institute of Technology with a Natural Science Diploma.

Experience:    Experience collecting scientific data on vessels at sea.

Abilities:        Ability to work long hours, negotiate slippery decks, climb ladders on the vessel and at the dock, and lift live fish as large as 40 pounds without assistance. Applicants must not be subject to motion sickness to the extent where work performance is impaired.

Background:  Employment with the IPHC requires the ability to freely cross the Canada/USA border. All prospective employees must submit to a criminal background check. A conviction for DUI/DWI, Breaking and Entering, Assault, Drugs, or Theft may prevent you from crossing the Canada/USA border and this may result in the IPHC not being able to offer you employment. All hired Sea Samplers will be required to attend training in Seattle 20-24 May 2019, and must have a valid passport that does not expire within six months of 20 May 2019.

Rated Qualifications

  • Number of sea days – minimum of 30 days
  • Experience aboard longline vessels – minimum of seven days
  • Experience aboard small (<100 ft) vessels in the open ocean – minimum of seven days
  • Skills in identifying Northeast Pacific fish species – has worked with Northeast Pacific fish species
  • Demonstrated ability to follow statistical sampling protocols and accurately record data – minimum of 30 days of related experience
  • Leadership and teamwork skills and experience – has held a leadership position in group (more than one) setting

Application

Applications must be submitted by 25 January 2019. Candidates will be selected for interview based on meeting basic qualifications and additional demonstrated experience.

For more information about this position, please contact the IPHC Secretariat at secretariat@iphc.int or (206) 634-1838.

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Association for Women in Science Seattle Chapter Scholarship (deadline March 1)

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Applications are open for 2019 AWIS Scholarships!

Award: Scholarship amounts range from $1000 – $5000.
Deadline: Friday March 1st, 2019.
Eligibility: Open to women who will be juniors or seniors at a four-year college or university in the state of Washington in the Fall of 2019. Applicants must have a declared major in the sciences, engineering or mathematics, and must have a United States issued social security number.

Winners generally have exemplary grades, outstanding letters of recommendation, financial need, a record of community service, and a strong interest in pursuing a career in the sciences, engineering or mathematics.
Number Awarded: 4-8 scholarships per year (usually 30 – 40 applicants)

The application requires:

  • a completed application form (download here)
  • an unofficial transcript of studies and community service
  • an essay response
  • 2 letters of recommendation

For more information contact the AWIS Scholarship Committee at scholarship@seattleawis.org

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UW Exploration Seminar: Natural and Cultural History of Costa Rica (September, 2019)

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Applications are now open for the Exploration Seminar, Natural and Cultural History of Costa Rica.  This course is a 5 credit Study Abroad course (see notes below about credits) and the travel dates fall in between Summer and Autumn quarters (Program dates: 8/27/19 – 9/19/19). The course is led by Drs. John Marzluff and Patrick Tobin, and graduate student Robert Tournay.

Here is the Study Abroad link for specific details:  Costa Rica 2019

Robert is hosting several drop-in informational sessions in Winkenwerder 103:

  • Wednesday January 9th, 2:30 – 3:30 pm
  • Monday, January 14th, 1:00 – 2:00 pm
  • Friday, January 18th, Noon – 1:00 pm

These are drop in sessions – so you can stop by anytime during the hour.  If these times don’t work for your schedule send Robert an email (tournay@uw.edu) to arrange an alternate time.

Feel free to drop me an email with any questions.

NOTE on credit hours.  The credits are autumn quarter credits.  The program is designed so that all course work is completed at the end of the program, and before autumn quarter starts.  Another thing to know about the credits is that they count towards your 12 credit minimum for full-time status (i.e. financial aid, scholarships, etc.) but they don’t count against the 18 credit limit.  That means you can take a lighter load in the autumn quarter… or overload without having to pay extra tuition.  Pretty sweet deal.

Please note that the course fee covers all program expenses, including accommodations and ALL MEALS (except two lunches).  I mention that because many of the study abroad programs don’t cover all or part of the meals, which can be an unexpected expense.  Airfare is not included, but usually runs around $650.00.

Adviser note: credits for this study abroad do not meet Marine Biology Major or Minor requirements, but can be used to fulfill general education requirements.

Field Biologist, Coastal Watershed Institute (Port Angeles, WA) deadline 1/14/19

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS- CWI IS HIRING!

December 2018

Our work linking scientific research with community to achieve place based nearshore ecosystems conservation and restoration is evolving once again. CWI is broadening our current staff positions to reflect these expanding needs.

Field Biologist

The field biologist is an entry level technical position responsible for all field aspects of monitoring, and workshop coordination for a number of CWI scientific projects led by the CWI executive director/lead scientist.   Specifically the position is responsible for all field components of monitoring and scientific data collection, including sampling coordination and gear maintenance. The position also coordinates data entry, qa/qc, and technical annual reports summarizing methods of field work, and technical summaries for yearly permitting and presentations.  The position is responsible for maintaining a number of agency scientific collecting permits for sampling.  The position will coordinate up to three part time college interns for field sampling. The position is approximately 30% time for non-summer months, and up to 60% to full time during July-September. More hours may be offered  during non-summer months  as project needs and or additional grant funding is secured.

Minimum requirement and necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities: A Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related field, preferably in fisheries related field is required.   This is a rigorous field position that often involves working evenings and weekends along challenging, remote (and beautiful!)  field locations. The position requires the ability to regularly lift 50 pounds, and to walk for miles across remote, unstable beaches carrying up to 30 pounds of equipment/samples. The successful candidate must also have a positive demeanor and leadership skills, including the ability to work both independently and in a team setting. This person must be honest, earnest, think critically and proactively to achieve successful, high quality field sampling for nearshore project and team.  The successful candidate must be comfortable with speaking to groups of scientists and citizens, and have a sincere interest in nearshore ecosystem conservation and science.

Salary (gross) for this entry level position is $20/hour. Due to funding the position offers no benefits.  The position is based in Port Angeles Washington.

The posting closes no later than 14 January 2019 and sooner if the perfect candidate appears so those interested are encouraged to apply promptly.  Send resume, two references, and brief writing sampling to anne.shaffer@coastalwatershedinstitute.org.

 

Volunteer with UW EarthDay 2019

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Save the date!

UW 2019 Earth Day celebrations
April 22, 2019 | HUB Lawn

The UW’s 2019 Earth Day celebrations will be April 22, 2019, on the HUB Lawn, part of the larger Earth Week celebrations.

Students who are interested in being a part of the Earth Day planning committee can email Toren Elste, UW Sustainability Program Specialist, at tee10@uw.edu.

All UW departments and groups are encouraged to create their own event during the month of April focusing on diversity, environmental or social justice, or sustainability as part of Earth Week. To have your event included on the UW’s Earth Week event calendar, email sustainability@uw.edu.

[seasonal, part-time] Beach Naturalist, City of Edmonds

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Join our team!

Put your environmental education skills to work in the parks and beaches of beautiful Edmonds! We’re looking for two Ranger – Naturalists to complete our team for the 2019 season. Work part time Mid-March through Labor Day. https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/edmondswa

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Environmental Education and Sustainability Coordinator, Ranger Naturalists primarily promote marine conservation by interpreting marine ecology in classrooms and in parks, emphasizing awareness and protection of, and appreciation for the marine environment and the Puget Sound watershed. Some interpretive work also occurs in a forest setting.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Develops, prepares, and conducts presentations for children (Pre-K – 8th grade) and adults about marine life in Edmonds parks
  • Conducts programs in classrooms and in parks.
  • Provides information to the public about the environment of Edmonds city parks and beaches, marine sanctuary rules, and other regulations.
  • Works indoors and outdoors, in various environments and weather conditions
  • Assists with development and presentation of other interpretive programs, camps & special events as needed. Must be able to plan and lead a 5-hour day camp program.
  • Assists with training and mentoring staff and volunteers.
  • Assists with training of volunteers.
  • Works indoors and outdoors, in various environments and weather conditions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

A combination of formal education and experience that demonstrates the following:

  • Knowledge of the Puget Sound marine environment, particularly intertidal invertebrates.
  • Knowledge of Pacific Northwest forest ecology.
  • Experience in outdoor educational or interpretive programs, particularly with children.
  • Organizational and teamwork skills.
  • Ability to exercise initiative in program development.
  • Ability to be assertive in situations involving park regulations and marine sanctuary rules.

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Natural Resource Specialist 1: Marine Reserves Research Assistant (Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Newport, OR)

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Natural Resource Specialist 1 (Marine Reserves Research Assistant)

Salary: $3,187.00 – $4,629.00 Monthly
Location: Newport, OR
Job Type: Permanent
Department: Fish & Wildlife-Fish Division
Job Number: ODFW18-0132
Closing: 1/8/2019 11:59 PM Pacific

 

Make a Difference in Oregon’s Natural Resources!

ODFW Mission: To protect and enhance Oregon’s fish and wildlife and their habitats for use and enjoyment by present and future generations.

• This position is with the Marine Resources Program (MRP) of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) located in Newport.

• 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.

• 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.

• You must submit your application online. Paper applications will not be accepted. 

• More information about our agency can be found on our social media accounts below and at myodfw.com  and http://www.dfw.state.or.us/

 Duties & Responsibilities

Unique opportunity to work at the beautiful Oregon coast and be an important contributor to a team of marine reserves science professionals!

Participate as a member of ODFW’s marine reserves program, a six person interdisciplinary team responsible for leading the management and scientific monitoring of Oregon’s five marine reserve sites. Ecological monitoring is one of the key mandates set by the State Legislature for Oregon’s marine reserves. The Governor’s Office, Oregon Legislature, and constituents have significant expectations about the successful implementation of this work. This is a complex, multidisciplinary research effort with numerous monitoring and research projects conducted simultaneously designed to meet the state’s goals, objectives, and policy mandates for marine reserves. Assist with sample design and planning, leading collection of data at-sea, data entry, data analysis, data management, oral presentations, report writing, and outreach. Major duties and responsibilities are to:

• Assist with assembling, organizing, checking, maintaining, and loading field equipment before and after at-sea fieldwork.
• Lead field technicians and/or volunteers in the field.
• Assist Research Project Leader with sampling design and planning.
• Conduct review of video footage (requires specialized knowledge of fish identification), data entry into a Microsoft Access relational database and or Excel spreadsheets, and data quality control.
• Perform data analyses including the application and analysis of statistical tests (ANOVA, regression, logistic regression, nonparametric tests, etc.).
• Produce summary tables and graphics using spreadsheet, database, GIS, and graphing software.
• Construct basic data summaries using Microsoft Excel, JMP, and Microsoft Access.
• Organize video data library, including video tape archiving onto digital media. Participate in the design and management of databases.
• Draft and provide preliminary reviews for technical and non-technical reports. Audiences may include scientists, stakeholders, general public, and decision makers. Papers for peer-reviewed publication are encouraged.
• Present ecological monitoring information to local community groups, school groups, various associations, and the general public. Present at professional meetings and conferences.
• Provide information and materials to be used in marine reserves and marine science outreach.

• Participate in logistically and operationally complex at-sea fieldwork, as part of a 3-4 person science team. Fieldwork will include conducting visual surveys (e.g., ROV, video lander and video sled surveys), extractive surveys (e.g., hook-and-line), and oceanographic surveys (e.g., CTDs). Tasks will include deploying and retrieving equipment, overseeing back-deck shipboard operations (e.g., providing direction and instructions to vessel captain and crew), and recording field data.

Working Conditions

• Requires frequent (multiple days per month) day trips to sea aboard commercial fishing, charter, and research vessels. This also includes infrequent (one to two times per year) overnight trips at sea. Work at sea will often be done during stormy weather and rough ocean conditions, and will involve working with underwater visual survey tools, oceanographic equipment, and fishing gear as well as around deck machinery such as winches.

• Requires frequent (monthly) overnight travel up and down the Oregon coast from Newport, at times during inclement weather.

• Requires considerable time spent doing survey planning, data entry, analysis, and report writing on a personal computer.

• Requires a flexible work schedule that varies in the number of hours worked on a daily basis, but not necessarily each day, or a work schedule in which the starting and stopping times vary on a daily basis, but not necessarily each day. This includes working at all hours and workdays in excess of eight hours.

NOTE: You must have a valid driver license and an acceptable driving record.
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife will check driving records for in-state finalists. Out-of-state finalists will be required to present a current driving record for review.
NOTE: 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.

Qualifications, Required & Requested Skills

Minimum Qualifications 

• A Bachelor’s degree in Fisheries or Wildlife Science, Marine Science, Oceanography, Natural Resource Management or Policy, or a closely-related Bachelor’s degree with at least 45 quarter (30 semester) hours of biological/ecological coursework; OR 

• Three years of biological experience performing studies, research, or resource management activities in a fish or wildlife program.

Note: Your application materials must clearly describe how you meet these qualifications. Answers to the supplemental questions must be supported in the “Work Experience” section of your Oregon E-Recruit application.

Note: You will be required to provide a copy of your official or unofficial transcripts (online transcripts are acceptable) if you are moved forward in the selection process that show your name, the name/address of the institution, coursework with passing grades, and degree conferred (including date), if you are using education to qualify.

Requested Skills

Preference will be given to applicants with experience in the following areas:
• Conducting marine scientific research and/or monitoring, with preference given for experience with Pacific Northwest marine species
• Conducting field work at-sea (open ocean)
• Working at-sea, aboard fishing or research vessels
• Leading field crews in at-sea field work, with preference given for experience working with volunteers in the field
• Conducting multivariate statistical
• Conducting geospatial analyses using ArcGIS

Additional Information

Your answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the “Work Experience” section in your Oregon E-Recruit application or you may not be considered for this position.

Resumes will not replace the completed “Work Experience” section in your online application. You may be disqualified if your work experience does not include information used to: 1) meet the minimum qualifications of the job and 2) back up your answers to the supplemental questions. Only those individuals who most closely match the requested skills will be invited to an interview.

Only complete applications will be considered. Be sure to answer all supplemental questions and attach all required documents. Late submissions will not be accepted. If you need assistance with adding attachments to your profile or to a specific job posting please go to www.oregonjobs.org and click on frequently asked questions under Resources. This quick help guide can be found under Application Process – Completing and Submitting an Application (bullet about half way down).

Note: A resume (text or attached) will not be reviewed for work experience unless stated in the job posting that it is a required attachment.

To apply, follow the “Apply” link above and complete the Oregon Employment Application online. You must click the ‘Confirm’ button at the end of the application by the posted close date to be considered for the job posting. All application materials (including transcripts) must be received by the closing date/date posted on this job posting.

YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE BY 11:59 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2019.

Interviews: Applicants whose responses most closely match the requested skills and needs of the position will be invited to an interview. If called for an interview, applicants will be asked to sign a reference authorization and release form at the time of interview.

Reasonable accommodations for interviews will be provided upon request to individuals with disabilities.

If you are experiencing difficulty applying for this position or have questions, please contact the ODFW Human Resources office at 503-947-6051.

**IMPORTANT NOTICE – E-mail Addresses Required**
The state of Oregon requires all applications to have a valid e-mail address.

If you do not currently have an e-mail address and do not know where to go to get one please go to www.oregonjobs.org and click on frequently asked questions (FAQ’s) under Resources, then scroll down to Creating an Account for more information.

Application Reference Number: ODFW18-0132

Effective November 1, 2016, SEIU represented employees who are Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) participating members will have their base salary increased by 6.95%. Upon becoming a PERS participating member, SEIU employees pay the employee 6% contribution to PERS.

Veterans – If you are an eligible veteran and you meet the minimum qualifications, veterans’ preference points will be added to your score. To receive veterans’ preference points you MUST attach to your electronic application the following required documentation:

Veterans (Qualifying for 5 points)
A copy of the certificate of release or discharge from active duty (DD214 or 215) or a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs indicating that you are receiving a non-service connected pension; OR

Disabled Veteran (qualifying for 10 points)
A copy of form DD214 or 215 and a copy of a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs indicating a disability rating unless the information is included on the DD214 or 215; or a copy of a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs indicating you are receiving service-connected compensation.

For more information on veterans’ preference points visit www.oregonjobs.org and select Veterans resources under Resources.

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

 

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SEA Semester Applications Open for Fall 2019

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While SEA Semester programs are not run by the University of Washington, the UW School of Oceanography affiliates with their programs such that you can earn UW Oceanography credit (OCEAN 496) for their courses, and they can then be applied to degree program requirements. Ask the marine biology adviser for more information about how these courses can apply to your Marine Biology major requirements.

Check out UW Marine Bio major Andrew Chin’s excellent profile of his experiences in the South Pacific last summer here.

Applications Open for Fall 2019

SEA Semester operates on a rolling admissions basis and accepts applications up to a year in advance. We’re therefore already filling our Fall 2019 programs! Three semester options are available to your students, including our new Climate & Society program. Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis until all programs are full. Encourage your students to apply early!

Sustainability in Polynesian Island Cultures & Ecosystems (August – November)

A humanities and social science focused program that takes an interdisciplinary look at the people and islands of Polynesia in an effort to learn what they can tell us about the global issues of environmental sustainability and cultural continuity. Open to all majors. American Samoa › Tonga › Fiji › Auckland.

Caribbean Reef Expedition (October – December)

This investigative science and policy semester examines the impacts of human actions on Caribbean coral reef ecosystems and the effectiveness of existing reef management strategies. Open to all majors. St. Croix › Barbuda › Montserrat › Tobago Cays › Grenada › Bonaire › St. Croix.

Climate & Society – NEW! (October – December)

A humantities and social science semester that explores the social and cultural impacts of climate change while engaging with stakeholders, community leaders, and policymakers addressing these issues at the local and global levels. Includes 10-days on the South Island of New Zealand. Auckland › Kermadec Islands › Napier › Great Barrier Island › Auckland.