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Offer: Riparian Habitat Intern:Oregon State UniversityJob description:Riparian Habitat InternBookmark this Posting | Print Preview | Apply for this JobPlease see Special Instructions for more details.When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:1. A Resume/Vita 2. A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and practice have prepared you for this position For additional information Contact Us by: Melanie Davis at melanie.davis@oregonstate.edu 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 capability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must prosperously complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq. Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire. Position DetailsPosition InformationJob Title Riparian Habitat Intern 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 Remote or Hybrid option? Min Hourly Rate $14.20 (Standard); $13.20 (Non-Urban); $15.45 (Portland Metro) Max Hourly Rate $21.00 (Standard); $18.50 (Non-Urban); $21.50 (Portland Metro) Position Summary This recruitment will be used to fill two part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Riparian Habitat Intern for Agricultural Sciences and Marine Sciences at Oregon State University (OSU). The Oregon Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit (CRU) in the Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences at Oregon State University (OSU) is seeking a seasonal technician to conduct riparian habitat assessments in the Fremont-Winema National Forest and assist with ecological research examining the effects of the 2020 Labor Day fires on wildlife habitat use in the Oregon Cascades. This is a full-time position with a three-month duration. The position will involve travel (~30%) from Corvallis to Klamath Falls, Oregon where they will assist U.S. Forest Service (USFS) personnel with data collection and field sampling. All travel expenses, including transportation, lodging, meals, and per-diem will be covered by the CRU. The position will occur primarily (70%) in an indoor office work setting, where the applicant is expected to process, enter, and analyze wildlife occupancy data from remote logging devices deployed in areas affected by the 2020 Labor Day fires. The position will also require overnight travel (30%) to Klamath Falls, OR, where the technician will assist the USFS with riparian habitat delineation. This position will involve prolonged (6-8 day) periods of camping for field work. Conditions in forested habitat can be hazardous, so Information technology is imperative that the technician can promote a safe working atmosphere and follow all OSU and USGS-mandated safety protocols while in the field. The Oregon CRU and its partner agencies are dedicated to supporting the diverse needs of its students and employees. College of Agricultural Sciences faculty are committed to enhancing student success by engaging students in quality academic, research, internships, global studies, and other experiential learning opportunities. Positions with primary responsibility for Extension and outreach are likewise committed to learner success through programming appropriate for a diverse audience. Position tasks (30%) Conduct riparian habitat assessments to delineate aspen stands and other riparian habitat types in the Fremont-Winema National Forest. (50%) Use Timelapse software to tag and ID wildlife in trail camera photos. (20%) Enter ecological data in excel and follow quality assurance/quality control procedures. Minimum Qualifications Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: http://fa.oregonstate.edu/stu-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requiremen ts » Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study » Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment » Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard » High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program » Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term » Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term* » Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term » Graduate 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 » Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record to use government vehicles » Must have up-to-date CPR/basic first aid training prior to field work Preferred (Special) Qualifications Competitive candidates will have at least three months of practice assisting with field-located wildlife research and/or the capability to work outside under strenuous conditions. We will prioritize candidates with demonstrated practice collecting and processing data from remote data logging devices like trail cameras and ARUs and those with a working expertise of Microsoft Excel. The capability to identify Pacific Northwest plant species and wildlife is highly desirable. Working Conditions / Work Schedule Posting Detail Information Posting Number P11005SE Number of Vacancies 2 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 06/24/2024 Anticipated Appointment End Date 09/16/2024 Posting Date 04/26/2024 Full Consideration Date Closing Date 05/13/2024 Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students Special Instructions to candidates When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents: 1. A Resume/Vita 2. A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and practice have prepared you for this position For additional information Contact Us by: Melanie Davis at melanie.davis@oregonstate.edu 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 capability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must prosperously complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq. Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire. Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).Documents Needed to ApplyRequired Documents» Resume » Cover LetterOptional Documents Skills:
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