Natural Resources Job Board

Position:          Aquatic Biologist I (2 positions)

Reports to:      Forest Watershed Scientist

Work Week:    Exempt position; 40+ hours per week to meet work demands
Revised:          April 7, 2025

Duty Station:   Corvallis, OR

Duration:         Seasonal Position, July through September 2025 (3 months)  

Salary:             Hourly, non-exempt position $19-$22 per hour, no housing provided

Key Words:     Aquatic ecosystem ecology, managed forests, Oregon

Benefits:          Position not eligible for benefits, does provide paid designated holidays

1.     Train crew in fish and macroinvertebrate surveys following established methodology.

2.     Train crew in collection of aquatic habitat data, water and benthic biomass samples, and download data from sensors.

3.     Position will require working outdoors in inclement weather, often in recently harvested forest stands. Must be able to get to and work from remote locations, drive forest roads, read maps, navigate through a forested landscape, and relate well with the public.

4.     Possess ability to carry out associated field work that may involve prolonged (multi-day) exposure to inclement conditions and a necessity to hike carrying equipment (20 pounds or more) over rough terrain (for 2 miles or more).

5.     Gather and analyze data and related information.

6.     Willingness to have a flexible work schedule.      

7.     Overnight camping near study sites is expected. 

8.     Demonstrate an ability to work effectively with others toward meeting the goals of NCASI.

9.     Develop a familiarity with NCASI’s mission, policies, practices, and procedures.

10.  Become acquainted with the environmental issues of the forest products industry.

11.  Read, absorb, process, and communicate complex information. Assist the supervisor in responding to technical queries by NCASI clients and others in a competent and timely manner.  

1.     Undertake additional activities as assigned by Supervisor.

2.     Follow all safety protocols.

3.     Pass a mandatory pre-employment drug test. 

 

1.     Bachelor’s degree in a biological science discipline or related environmental field.

2.     Experience with fish identification and aquatic ecology sampling protocols

3.     Must have driving record which can be approved by Federal Agencies to drive government vehicles and insured at standard rates.

4.     Basic data entry experience (Microsoft Excel).

 

1.     Local fish identification experience (Oregon or Washington)

2.     Experience implementing standard protocols for collection of aquatic physical, chemical, and biotic data.

 

To Apply: Send cover letter, resume, and 3 references with phone numbers and e-mail addresses to: Laurie Clark at lclark@ncasi.org, specifying “Aquatic Biologist I, 3-month Position” in the subject line. Applicant review will begin April 15, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. NCASI is an equal opportunity employer.