Position Details
Position Information
| Job Title | Watershed Science Technician |
|---|---|
| Appointment Type | Student Employee |
| Job Location | Corvallis |
| Position Appointment Percent | 100 |
| Appointment Basis | 12 |
| Pay Method | Hourly |
| Pay Period | 16th – 15th of the following month |
| Pay Date | Last working day of the month |
| Min Hourly Rate | $13.50 (Standard); $12.50 (Non-Urban); $14.75 (Portland Metro) |
| Max Hourly Rate | $20.40 (Standard); $19.90 (Non-Urban); $20.90 (Portland Metro) |
| Position Summary | This recruitment will be used to fill three part-time (a maximum of 20 hours per week) Watershed Science Technician positions for the College of Forestry at Oregon State University (OSU).The Forest Ecohydrology and Watershed Science (FEWS) laboratory (http://fews.forestry.oregonstate.edu/) in the College of Forestry at Oregon State University is looking to hire multiple Watershed Science Technician positions for the 2023 field season to assist with a range of research projects evaluating the effects of wildfire on watersheds and aquatic ecosystems in western Oregon.Technicians will gain valuable experience in a wide range of field and laboratory methods in watershed science. Responsibilities will primarily consist of assisting with field research. |
| Position Duties | Tasks will include:Field workSurveying fish and amphibian populationsQuantifying riparian and aquatic habitatsConducting streamflow measurementsCollecting water quality samples (sediment, nutrients, and carbon)Offloading stream temperature sensors and other electronic monitoring equipmentField work will entail long days working outside, carrying heavy equipment, wading and working in swift water, hiking off trail, and exposure to challenging weather conditions. Field work will be conducted as day trips from Corvallis or will require camping at nearby field sites during summer months (40 hrs/week during summer). Camping accommodations will be provided.Although predominantly a field position, this position will also include assistance with data entry, data QA/QC, and laboratory work across various lab spaces on the OSU campus. |
| Minimum Qualifications | Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: http://fa.oregonstate.edu/stu-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of studyMust meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employmentMust meet the applicable minimal enrollment standardHigh School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling programUndergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per termUndergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per termGraduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term**International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered “full-time” by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center. |
| Additional Required Qualifications | Detail orientedPositive attitudePassion for learningAbility to work as part of a team, but also think independentlyProblem solving skillsAble to work in the field (i.e., in rugged forested environments and in streams)interested in forest disturbance hydrology and/or aquatic ecology |
| Preferred (Special) Qualifications | Previous experience with field work and background in physical or biological sciences preferred, but not requiredWe are especially interested in individuals with prior experience sampling aquatic habitats and fish populationsAttention to detailSelf-motivatedAbility to solve complex problemsPositive attitudeAbility to carry heavy loads through rugged terrainAbility to work independently as well as part of a teamCommitted to collaborating in an inclusive manner |
| Working Conditions / Work Schedule | The student worker may be required to work up to an approximate 20 hours per week. |
Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number | P09385SE |
|---|---|
| Number of Vacancies | 3 |
| Anticipated Appointment Begin Date | 01/02/2023 |
| Anticipated Appointment End Date | 09/15/2023 |
| Posting Date | 12/07/2022 |
| Full Consideration Date | 01/13/2023 |
| Closing Date | 01/31/2023 |
| Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search | Competitive / Student – open to ALL qualified/eligible students |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:1) A Resume/Vita2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.For additional information please contact: Kevin Bladon at kevin.bladon@oregonstate.edu OSU is committed to the health of our local and global community. All employees and students are required to comply with the university’s COVID-19 Vaccination Program. Please visit https://covid.oregonstate.edu/ for additional information about OSU’s plans for safety and success, as well as options for compliance with the vaccination program.OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval. |
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