Temporary Biological Sciences Research Technician Sage-Grouse Research

Overview

Temporary Biological Sciences Research Technician 1:
Sage-Grouse Research – two full-time positions located in Prineville, Oregon. This technician position will aid in Sage-Grouse demographic data collection, including sage-grouse capturing, VHF / UHF telemetry, nest and brood monitoring, transmitter recovery, vegetation sampling, and raptor-raven point counts. The position is in the Department of Fisheries & Wildlife at Oregon State University.

Department:
Fisheries and Wildlife (AFW)

Job Title:

Temporary Biological Sciences Research Technician 1:
Sage-Grouse Research

Appointment Type:
Temporary Staff

Job Location:

Prineville, Oregon

Benefits Eligible:
Yes

Remote or Hybrid option:
Not specified

• 20% Vegetation sampling
• 20% Raptor-raven point counts
• 20% Travel between field sites and housing
• 15% Sage-grouse capturing
• 15% Nest and brood monitoring
• 5% VHF / UHF telemetry
• 5% Transmitter recovery
• Work collaboratively with team members to ensure a safe and respectful work environment

Two years of college-level courses in (specific field of biological science); OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.

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

Additional minimum requirements:

• Ability to work in a crew as a communicative, productive member, as well as to work alone/independently in a remote setting.
• Pass the provided US Fish and Wildlife Service’s ATV / UTV Safety Certification course OR present current certificate from this training course within 30 days of start date
• Ability to navigate using GPS, map, and compass
• Ability to drive and safely navigate 4WD trucks on rugged, backcountry roads
• Commitment to working professionally and inclusively with people from all backgrounds
• This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; must complete a criminal history check and be position qualified as per University standards. Incumbents may need to self-report convictions
• This position requires driving a university or personal vehicle on behalf of the university; must have a valid driver’s license and complete a motor vehicle history check as required

• Demonstrated previous ATV experience
• Demonstrated previous field research experience
• Experience working with radio telemetry tracking
• Experience in gamebird research (e.g., trapping, nest checks, brood surveys, mortality recovery)
• Experience with vegetation sampling (e.g., baseline line-intercept, Daubenmire frame surveys)
• Experience with botany and familiarity with the sagebrush steppe plant community
• Experience in living and working alone in remote, backcountry conditions
• Skills in raptor identification with visual observation for species in the sagebrush steppe
• Experience with spotlighting techniques for capturing animals
• Life experience, education, or training that broadens capacity to equalize student success or impact underserved audiences

Working hours are variable (some nights/weekends) but average 40 hours per week. Night and early morning work is typical during the brood-rearing period and summer peak. Strenuous hiking with gear in rugged terrain and remote field settings is expected; occasional camping may occur.

Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search:
Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
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