Biological Sciences Research Technician 3: Bat Hub Field Technician (Seasonal Pool)

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Department Acad Prog / Student Aff (LCB) Classification Title Bio Science Research Tech 3 Job Title Biological Sciences Research Technician 3: Bat Hub Field Technician (Seasonal Pool) Appointment Type Classified Staff Job Location Bend Benefits Eligible Dependent: Hours Worked/Duration Remote or Hybrid option? Employment Category Seasonal Job Summary

This recruitment will be used to fill full-time Seasonal (May-September), Biological Sciences Research Technician 3 positions for the Human and Ecosystem Resilience and Sustainability Lab, at Oregon State University-Cascades. These positions will be located in Oregon, Washington, or Idaho.

These positions are in the Northwestern Bat Hub. This position is based in Bend, Oregon, however housing and fieldwork locations will be primarily in Oregon, Washington, or Idaho. The purpose of these seasonal positions is to assist with bat research and monitoring projects across the Pacific Northwest. Duration of seasonal employment is based on project needs; the position is expected to last 4 months from approximately mid-May to mid-September.

This position will serve as the crew lead for one of three statewide bat acoustic monitoring endeavors. Fieldwork will take place across the entirety of Oregon, Washington, or Idaho. Field tasks include but are not limited to navigating remote and rugged terrain, assessing land ownership of survey sites, selecting ideal locations for bat detection, deploying bat acoustic monitors, hiking off-trail in rugged terrain, communicating with private landowners and agency partners regarding site access, and accurately recording site characteristics.

The BSRT3 provides technical support for field operations to meet project objectives. This includes determining bat detector locations, planning field surveys to efficiently meet sample size goals, implementing quality assurance during surveys (e.g., troubleshooting bat detector operation), and providing direction and training to field technicians. All positions are subject to available funding.

Housing and a $20 per diem will be provided.

Crew leads will be hired as either a BSRT2 or BSRT3, depending on experience.

Consider applying for multiple positions as qualified:

Biological Sciences Research Technician 1

Biological Sciences Research Technician 2

Biological Sciences Research Technician 3

Why OSU?

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don't wait for challenges to present themselves - we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS:

• Top 1.4% university in the world

• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined

• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.

• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties

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• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates

• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color

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Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State's beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America's best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.

• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.

• Retirement savings paid by the university.

• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.

• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.

• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.

Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.

Key Responsibilities

75% Field Research Project Operations

• Assist research project leaders (i.e., the PI or HERS Lab Bat Hub Coordinator or directors) with conducting and managing field surveys for bats using acoustic detection equipment or other methods throughout Oregon, Washington, or Idaho following standardized protocols. The BSRT3 may adapt equipment and procedures (e.g., troubleshoot) using technical expertise, to meet specific research project needs.

• Responsible for Coordinating project operations out in the field.

• Determine bat detector locations within focal study areas using a variety of spatial tools (e.g., digital maps and apps on electronic devices or paper maps) and field reconnaissance

• Deploy bat detectors and retrieve equipment

• Determine access to survey locations, including interacting with landowners as needed

• Navigate to and between survey locations in remote locations

• Schedule when surveys will be conducted to meet sample size goals within field sampling period

• Establish team campsites. Camping will be required while conducting survey work and some equipment may be provided by OSU. A camping per diem will be provided and camping fees will be reimbursed.

• Comply with OSU safety protocols and implement safety procedures including the use of satellite communication devices

• Navigate to remote survey locations by driving (often on unmaintained roads) and hiking through remote and rugged terrain using GPS and/or maps and compass

• Collect data at survey sites such as location, habitat type, and site characteristics

• Troubleshoot detector operation and deployment

• Upload and manage data on laptop and backup to external hard drives

• Provide feedback on the status of field surveys to the Bat Hub Coordinator on a weekly basis

10% Office Duties

• Plan survey schedule using spatial tools and complete itineraries for fieldwork

• Deliver external hard drives to project leaders and ensure proper data organization

• End of season gear management, maintenance, and organization

10% Overall Lab Project Support

• As part of a team, the BSRT3 will instruct one or more undergraduate student technicians on technical research procedures

• Assign tasks to student technicians for successful survey implementation and data collection

5% Other Duties as Assigned

What We Require

A Bachelor's degree in (specific area of biological science) and two years of experience related to the area of assignment at a Biological Science Research Technician 2 level. Three additional years of experience related to the area of assignment at the Biological Science Research Technician 2 level may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree.

What You Will Need

• Experience working as a field technician on wildlife or other natural resources or ecological field study projects including:

• Working outdoors under varying environmental and weather conditions (e.g., heat, heavy rain)

• Hiking with heavy packs (up to 45 lbs.) through rugged terrain

• Navigating in the backcountry using GPS devices and maps

• Operating 4WD vehicles on unmaintained roads

• Collecting field data following standardized protocols and data forms

• Managing field data for delivery to supervisory staff

• Working with field electronics

• Experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and file explorer

• Experience as a field crew lead with responsibilities in running field operations in remote settings including making daily plans, delegating tasks to crew members, and problem solving.

• Strong communication and organization skills

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team in remote locations

• Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity

• Creative problem solving and critical thinking

• Ability to maintain positive attitude despite challenging circumstances

• Experience hiking and camping in the backcountry

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully 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 University Policy 05-030.

What We Would Like You to Have

• At least one season of experience in bat acoustic detector operation and maintenance, e.g., Pettersson, Anabat, and Wildlife Acoustics bat detectors.

• Experience working with mobile data collection technologies, e.g., using Collector/Field Maps or Survey123 on mobile devices.Experience building items for scientific experiments and field studies (e.g., constructing support structures with PVC and rebar).

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

• Crews will work an 8-6 schedule. This means working 8 ten-hour days, and then taking 6 days off. The 8 work days will be spent driving to remote locations, hiking to field sites, and camping.

• Applicants must be FLEXIBLE in when and where they will be working given changing field conditions and project needs.

• Fieldwork often occurs in difficult weather conditions (e.g., hot), sometimes involving tough hikes with heavy packs containing recording equipment and deployment gear.

• Long drives will be required between field sites.

• Crews will often be disbursed camping or camping in remote backcountry campsites.

• The Bat Hub will provide field crews with tents, backpacks, camp stoves, and fuel for camp stoves. Crew members will need to provide any additional camping supplies they require

Pay Method Hourly Pay Period 16th - 15th of the following month Pay Date Last working day of the month Min Salary $16.71 Max Salary $24.83 Link to Position Description

https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/149624

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number P04644CT Number of Vacancies Multiple Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 05/22/2024 Anticipated Appointment End Date 09/30/2024 Posting Date 02/06/2024 Full Consideration Date Closing Date 09/19/2024 Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications will be reviewed based on the information submitted on the employment profile with education and work history along with any other requested documentation i.e. posting specific question responses, transcripts, etc. Your profile MUST clearly show how you meet the minimum/required qualifications for the position. Resumes are NOT accepted at the application stage for this position.

Equivalent required experience is based on full-time equivalent (40 hours per week).

PLEASE NOTE: If you have volunteer experience relevant to this position, please include in the Employment History section and note length of time, average number of hours per week and major duties.

Cover letters are optional for this position and will not be used for evaluating your qualifications.

Typically, the starting salary is at the lower end of the salary range.

For additional information please contact:

Beth Ward

Beth.ward@osucascades.edu

540.798.2366

Applications will be considered as opportunities become available.

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 ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

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OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has "critical or security-sensitive" responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU's Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.

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