Marine Mammal Monitor; Biological Science Assistant

Overview

Position Title: Marine Mammal Monitor (Biological Science Assistant)

Initial Posting Date: 01/26/2026

Final date to receive applications: 02/02/2026

Agency: Department of Fish and Wildlife

Salary Range: $3,429 - $4,023

Position Type: Employee

Job Description: Hiring a seasonal position with anticipated duration of March 1, 2026 – May 31, 2026. These are estimated dates. Length of season(s) may be shortened or extended depending on project needs, funding, or factors beyond the project’s control. The compensation plan includes a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) of 2.5% effective Feb. 1, 2026; the salary listed in this posting does not reflect the COLA.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OREGON’S NATURAL RESOURCES! Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today. We especially encourage students, early career professionals, and anyone interested in a career in fish, wildlife, and natural resources, to apply. The mission is to protect and enhance Oregon's fish and wildlife and their habitats for use and enjoyment by present and future generations.

• Monitor marine mammal predation of ESA listed salmon and steelhead and white sturgeon
• Monitor marine mammal foraging behavior and feeding activity in a 1.5-mile reach downstream of the falls
• Quantify total predation-related losses in the specified fish runs
• Data entry, summary and tabulation of data, and relaying data to the supervisor

What We Are Looking For

Minimum qualifications are not established for this position; however, we are seeking applicants with the following experience or skills. Preference for interviews may be given to candidates with these skills and background:

• Experience collecting and recording data
• Field observation and monitoring experience
• Experience identifying fish species (especially salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon)
• Experience identifying different pinniped species

• Questions about the position? Please contact michael.l.browngon.gov
• Your application helps determine your starting salary. Be sure it accurately and thoroughly reflects your skills, experience, and education even if you don’t believe it directly relates to the position. We cannot accept any additional application materials submitted after the Final date to receive applications.
• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.
• 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 salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect an additional 6.95%
• State of Oregon Employees, must apply through their employee Workday account.
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• Reasonable accommodation for interviews will be provided upon request to individuals with disabilities
• The job posting closes at 11:59 PM (PDT/PST) on the close date. After you submit your application, be sure to respond to the two questionnaires relating to public records requests and veterans’ preference immediately following your submittal. These questions are necessary to complete the application process
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• 11 paid holidays a year and a competitive benefits package
• Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon
• Live, work and play in Oregon City, Oregon

• 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…