Please see the following website for full job posting and application link: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/74251#new_tab

The full consideration date has been extended in order to expand the original applicant pool. For full consideration, applications should be received by 04/20/19.

Position Summary

This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time Temp Bio Science Research Tech 2 position for the Forest Engineering,Resources and Management Department at Oregon State University

This position will serve as the Forest Vegetation and Fuels (FVF) crew leader, providing leadership to a field data collection effort on the Malheur National Forest in eastern Oregon. 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, facilitating field crew hiring and training, communicating with project sponsors, and managing data.

Position Duties

30% – Data Collection: Lead field crew in data collection efforts. Navigate to field sites, take forest understory vegetation measurements, and record data.

10% – Data Management: Compile and enter collected data into database, review for quality control.

10% – Administrative Tasks: Communicate with United States Forest Service (USFS) project sponsors in absence of supervisor/Principal Investigator (PI).

10% – Transportation Planning/Logistics: Arrange and provide daily transportation via OSU Motor Pool vehicles for crew from lodging to field sites.

40% – Lead Work: Provide lead work to field crew, including answering questions and providing direction in the field. Ensure that crew members follow written protocols for data collection, and applicable Oregon State University (OSU) policies and procedures (driving, safety, etc.). Provide all required training to field crew members.

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of college-level courses in (specific 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.

Additional Required Qualifications

Two years of college-level courses in ecology, biology, forestry, or related field 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.

Leadership experience and demonstrated leadership skills.

Teaching, training, and/or mentoring experience.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Must possess a valid Driver’s License and be eligible to drive OSU Motor Pool vehicles.

Preferred (Special) Qualifications

Experience with digital data collection hardware and data management software.

Experience with measurement of vegetation, including species identification.

Master’s degree in related field.

A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.