Temporary Biological Science Research Technician Avian Data Collection

Temporary Biological Science Research Technician 2:
Avian Data Collection Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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 it 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:
Aidan Place placea 724‑833‑0998.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

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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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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.

This recruitment will be used to fill one full‑time Temporary Biological Science Research Technician 2 position for the Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society at Oregon State University (OSU). This position will be located in Blue River, Oregon and will assist staff at the H.J. Andrews Experimental Forest with temporary work for key long‑term avian and microclimate research programs. The position will serve as crew lead and involve a mix of field and office work, based at the Andrews Experimental Forest in Blue River, Oregon.

• 15% — Lead field crew in the installation and retrieval of bioacoustics sensors.
• 45% — Lead field crew in annual avian point count surveys to document long‑term bird demography.
• 15% — Lead field crew in data entry and quality control for avian datasets. Manually enter data from datasheets into Excel files using a specific format, and check data entry for errors.
• 15% — Lead field crew in the data collection of long‑term forest microclimate data.
• 10% — Conduct logistical tasks (crew meetings, informing supervisors of updates, etc.).

Leadership of field crews includes providing training and guidance to field crew members, answering questions in the field, ensuring that field crew members follow procedures for data collection and safety protocols, and working collaboratively with other members of the research team to contribute to a work environment that is safe, inclusive and respectful for all team members.

Field work requires driving to/from and between field sites.

• Two years of college‑level courses in a field of biological science and one year of experience related to the area of assignment at the Biological Research Technician 1 level; OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to…