Job Announcement: Full-time temporary position

Opportunity location: Western Oregon/Corvallis

Start date: 31 May, 2010

FIELD TECHNICIANS (5) are needed for amphibian research in the headwaters of the Trask River in northwestern Oregon from 31 May - 20 September, 2010. Duties include electroshocking and surveying headwater streams for amphibians, marking amphibians for capture-recapture studies using elastomer, carefully recording animal markings and measurements, characterizing stream substrate, and data entry/proofing. Work requires a high degree of safety consciousness and personnel must be constantly alert to physical and biological hazards. Hiking in steep, brushy terrain off-trail and carrying heavy equipment is required. Salary is $12.00 - $15.50/hour depending on experience and responsibilities. Living accommodations during 4-5-day work stints (40 hr/week) will be primitive camping. This is an opportunity to work with the Trask River Watershed Study http://watershedsresearch.org/.

Applicants must work well with a team of others and possess a valid driver's license. Applicants having prior experience using elastomer or electroshocking equipment will rank highly.

To apply send cover letter, resume, and contact information including phone number and e-mail address for 3 references to: nathan_chelgren@usgs.gov (preferred), or to Nathan Chelgren, USGS Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center, 3200 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis, OR 97331-8550. Applications will be accepted until 1 March, 2010.

2010-02-08