Deadline: Mon, 04/10/2023 - 12:00pm Employer: Ocean Associates Inc. Job Field: Fisheries Job Type: Seasonal, Temporary, Internship Location: Oregon Location Detail: Hammond Job Description: Ocean Associates, Inc. (OAI) is seeking a Fishery Biologist 1 to provide support to the NOAA Fisheries Jones Beach Sampling Station in Westport, Oregon. OAI supplies personnel support services on contract to government and industry clients for marine fisheries and protected species. This is a seasonal position participating in a Federal Columbia River Power System (FCRPS) survival study. Passive Integrated Transponder (PIT) tags are used to estimate dam to dam (reach) and system-wide survival for juvenile salmonids in the Columbia River Basin. Tagged fish are released throughout the basin and tracked during their outmigration. To calculate survival to Bonneville Dam, the last dam encountered, a subset of fish must be detected downstream. To do this, we use a pair-trawl net with the cod-end removed and replaced with a pass-through PIT Antenna. The Fishery Biologist 1 will participate in underway sampling operations and enumerate tagged fish detected by the antenna, keep detailed operational notes, evaluate antenna function in real-time, and work with a team of biologists to carry out the objectives of the project. Duties Participate in field operations, including managing data collection during sampling efforts. Organize, enter into a database, and error check PIT tag data. Maintain and update PIT tag databases and organize data in appropriate formats, e.g., tables, spreadsheets, etc., for agency and other reports. Perform routine data analyses. Modify software programs and run data queries as needed. Prepare summary reports of data collected. Ability to work effectively both individually and collaboratively in a team/group setting. Ability to receive constructive feedback and implement appropriate action. Duration of Position: April 1 – June 15 Salary: Hourly wage position with time-and-half overtime. Generous employee benefits Location: NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service Pt. Adams Research Station in Hammond, Oregon Qualifications: Required Knowledge and Experience Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in fisheries or related field of study. Proficiency in Microsoft Office software applications, relational database software (particularly Microsoft Access), statistical analyses packages, and bibliographic software packages. Strong scientific writing and oral communication skills. Preferred Knowledge and Experience Strong understanding of PIT tag technology. Salary: $24.72 / Hr with 1.5 overtime Benefits: Generous employee benefits How to Apply: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=9a93435d-91d4-4a65-8a21-2de9187df1dd&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=479383&source=CC2&lang=en_US
