Biological Science Research Technician Forest Data Collection

Biological Science Research Technician 2:
Forest Data Collection

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).

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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 Andrew Bluhm andrew.bluhm .

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Transcripts must be received by the closing date. If you have trouble uploading your transcripts, reach out to the contact listed.

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.).

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Department

Classification Title Bio Science Research Tech 2

Job Title Biological Science Research Technician 2:
Forest Data Collection

Appointment Type Classified Staff

Job Location Blue River

Employment Category Seasonal

This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time seasonal (June – September) Biological Sciences Research Technician 2:
Forest Data Collection position for the Department of Forest Engineering, Resources, and Management at Oregon State University (OSU). This position is located in Blue River, Oregon.

This position will support ongoing field data collection associated with research and monitoring studies in forest types of Western Oregon.

This position will serve as crew leader to collect data for the Pacific Northwest Permanent Sample Plot Program. The project objective is to understand the long-term patterns and mechanisms of undisturbed and post-fire forest dynamics across a diversity of forest types in Oregon and Washington. Employee will learn about forest succession, tree mortality, and post-fire conditions in mature and old-growth forests of the Cascade Mountains and Coast Range.

This position is responsible for preparing and leading a field crew in the completion of data collection tasks, planning and logistics, ensuring that Oregon State University (OSU) policies and procedures are followed.

The crew will be based at the HJ Andrews Experimental Forest near Blue River, Oregon. Apartment-style housing will be provided.

50% Measure and map trees and record forest inventory data:

• Identify tree, shrub, and herbaceous species of Pacific Northwest forests.
• Use diameter tape to measure trees.
• Use a compass and laser or tape to map tree locations.
• Assess condition of tree stem and canopy.
• Assess condition…