Make an Impact on Oregon's Natural Resources: Join Us in Fulfilling ODFW's Mission

Are you passionate about preserving Oregon's natural beauty and safeguarding its precious fish and wildlife habitats for future generations to cherish? If so, consider joining our team at the Aquatic Inventories Program (AQI). We offer seasonal employment opportunities in western Oregon every year.

Position Overview:
As a member of our Aquatic Inventories team, you will play a pivotal role in conducting critical surveys in Oregon's streams. These surveys encompass stream habitat assessments, juvenile snorkel surveys, and electroshocking studies. Your responsibilities will include:

• Describing channel morphology and instream habitat characteristics.
• Assessing the distribution and abundance of juvenile fish.
• Maintaining accurate and well-documented records.
• Embarking on daily hikes along streams.
• Working in various weather conditions, from hot and cold to rainy, and navigating challenging terrains.
• Occasionally camping or backpacking in remote areas.
• Interacting with the public to secure access to private lands and explain monitoring activities.
• Collaborating with a partner in a two-person crew, focusing on streams within a specific geographic area.
  It's important to note that these positions come with a flexible work schedule, where the number of hours worked daily may vary. Additionally, your start and end times may change on a daily basis, with some weekend and occasional night work. These positions can be physically demanding.

Qualifications:
We are looking for self-motivated individuals who are willing to work in a variety of conditions and are dedicated to ensuring the quality of data collected. While there are no strict minimum qualifications for these positions, candidates with relevant field experience, such as fish sampling, habitat surveys, hydrology, or biological sampling, will be given preference for interviews. If you have or are pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Fisheries or Wildlife Science or a closely related field in biological or ecological sciences, your application will stand out.

Join us in making a meaningful difference in Oregon's natural resources. Become a part of our team and contribute to protecting and enhancing our state's unique fish and wildlife ecosystems. 

Upcoming Positions can be found at ODFW Jobs and Oregon Job Opportunities keyword ODFW.