| Post Code: D715 | |
| Announcement Number: LEFW9099 | |
| Classification Number: C8502 | |
| Open: 10/23/2009 | |
| Close: 11/13/2009 | |
| Location: Corvallis | |
| Availability: Full Time | |
GENERAL INFORMATION
TO QUALIFY Your PD100 application form will be reviewed to verify that you meet the qualifications stated in this section. To receive credit, your application form must clearly show that you have:
IN ADDITION to one of the above, you must have one of the following:
Applicants who have obtained a Master’s degree which includes work experience from an internship, work/study, or similar program may list this experience in the “Work History” section of the PD100 application form to receive credit for the work experience. Both the Master’s degree and applicable work experience will be reviewed separately and both may count toward minimum qualifications. Note: All applicants must submit a photocopy of all transcripts required to qualify with their application to receive credit for college degrees or coursework unless they are permanent employees of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. However, permanent ODFW employees should be prepared to provide copies of college transcripts upon request as they may be required if it is not clear whether a degree is closely related. Credits must be from an accredited college or university. Online transcripts are acceptable. Transcripts must include coursework and indicate that a degree was conferred. If qualifying duties were not the main focus of the job, provide the percentage of time you spent doing the duties that qualify you for the recruitment as stated above. Examples: Gathering biological data 4 hours out of a 40 hour week = 10%, or 5 hours out of a 20 hour week = 25%. Clearly describe your duties. If your description of work in the “Work History” section is too brief and/or insufficient to determine if you meet the qualifications for the job, your application may not be accepted. Example: If you gathered data, analyzed data, and/or prepared reports, describe what you did in the performance of these tasks. Preference will be given to candidates with experience evaluating various impacts to fish habitat and ecological interactions (ie: competition, predation, migration timing) influencing fish populations with additional experience developing recommendations to resolve, mitigate, or offset those impacts. IF YOU QUALIFY You must submit a cover letter (typed) addressing your experience as described in the preference statement in the “To Qualify” section. Interviews will be scheduled for those applicants who appear to be best qualified, based upon an evaluation of their experience and training and its relevance to this position. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Fisheries Assistant Project Leader will assist in conducting a wide variety of field studies in the Willamette River basin to provide information to management involved in actions related to spring Chinook salmon and winter steelhead populations. Field investigations may vary as implementation of the Willamette Biological Opinion (BiOp) progresses, but will likely include adult salmon and steelhead surveys, juvenile salmon and steelhead monitoring using traps and seines, hatchery sampling, mark-and-recapture studies and other activities. S/he will serve as the assistant project leader, responsible for field crew oversight, study planning and coordination, data analysis and reporting and presenting results. The major roles and responsibilities of this position are to:
WORKING CONDITIONS Requires extensive travel in various watercraft (jet sleds, rafts, kayaks, pontoon boats) and walking up to five miles per day in swift streams. The use of a personal flotation device is required when traveling in watercraft.
NOTE: You must have a valid driver license and an acceptable driving record. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife will check driving records for in-state finalists. Out-of-state finalists will be required to present a current driving record for review. NOTE: Within three-days of hire, applicants will be required to complete the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. ODFW is not able to support VISA sponsorships. BENEFITS Attractive cafeteria-style benefits package including:
HOW TO APPLY You must complete a State of Oregon application form (PD100) AND a cover letter (typed) addressing your experience as described in the preference statement. Obtain applications (and any required supplements) from a local Oregon Employment Division office, most state agency personnel offices or via Internet at: www.oregonjobs.org. If you have a disability, and need an alternative format in order to complete the application form (PD100), you may call the Fish and Wildlife Human Resources office at (503) 947-6051 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., about the alternative format needed. Mail or deliver your completed application materials for this announcement to: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Human Resources Division, 3406 Cherry Avenue NE, Salem, OR 97303. If necessary, you may FAX to (503) 947-6050. However, if you wait until the close date to fax, your fax may not make it through by 5:00 p.m. due to the large volume of materials being faxed on the close date. Your application materials must be received in our office by 5:00 p.m. on the close date. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife cannot be responsible for material that is illegible or incomplete as a result of transmitting by FAX or which may be lost or delayed through the mail. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to verify receipt of application materials. You should allow four to six weeks to be notified concerning the review of your application materials. PLEASE NOTE: Complete all parts of the application including any test answers, supplements, skill code sheets, etc., required by this job announcement. NOTICE of results will be sent by mail. Although agencies are not required to delay their selection process, you may request a review of the results. Your request must be received within 10 days from the date of the notice. Additional information cannot be accepted once the announcement has closed. However, if the recruitment is still open, you may submit a new application, which must be received in our office by the close date. SUBMIT only the required materials. Reference letters or work samples should be kept for interviews. KEEP a copy of your application for job interviews. COPIES ARE NOT PROVIDED. PAY on all announcements may change without notice. SELECTION PROCESS INTERVIEWS will be scheduled for those applicants who appear to be best qualified, based upon an evaluation of their experience and training and its relevance to this position. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR INTERVIEWS WILL BE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. CURRENT OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE JOB OPENINGS are available by accessing the department’s web page at: www.dfw.state.or.us current STATE OF OREGON job openings are available via Internet at: www.oregonjobs.org, Employment Department offices, and most state agency personnel offices. ***AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER***
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