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Forest Field Technical Assistant
$48k-70k (estimate)
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Oregon State University is Hiring a Forest Field Technical Assistant Near Corvallis, OR
Forest Field Technical Assistant
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
- A Resume A Cover Letter
For additional information please contact: Brett Morrissette at brett.morrissette@oregonstate.edu
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.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.
Position Details
Position Information
Job Title
Forest Field Technical Assistant
Appointment Type
Student Employee
Job Location
Corvallis
Position Appointment Percent
100
Appointment Basis
12
Pay Method
Hourly
Pay Period
16th - 15th of the following month
Pay Date
Last working day of the month
Remote or Hybrid option?
Min Hourly Rate
$14.20 (Standard); $13.20 (Non-Urban); $15.45 (Portland Metro)
Max Hourly Rate
$21.00 (Standard); $18.50 (Non-Urban); $21.50 (Portland Metro)
Position Summary
This recruitment will be used to fill four part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week during academic terms and up to 40 hours during summer break) Forest Field Technical Assistant for the Forestry Department at Oregon State University (OSU).
The individual in this role will support the supervisor in gathering field data at timber harvest sites, forest equipment operations, and conducting stand mapping. This involves tasks such as characterizing vegetation, sampling soil, monitoring machine productivity, and gathering tree measurements for mapping purposes.
Position Duties
75% – Gather plot data for forest mapping verification
10% – Organize, weigh and dry tethered logging study soil samples in the field and lab settings
10% – Lay out tethered logging study corridors, collect soil samples and resistance data. Assist with Lidar collection of harvest area, post operation.
5% – Conduct detailed time study of tethered harvesting operations
Minimum Qualifications
Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: http://fa.oregonstate.edu/stu-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements
- Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study
- Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
- Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard
- High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program
- Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term
- Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*
- Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term
- Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*
- International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered “full-time” by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.
Additional Required Qualifications
- Practical knowledge of timber harvesting systems
- Knowledge of forest operations and time study
- Ability to walk across uneven terrain to tree plots and conduct basic tree measurements
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
Students who have completed at least one of the following Oregon State University courses: FE 208, FE 370/37, FE440, FE 471, FOR 322, FOR 441, or Soil 205
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
Working conditions:
The work will occur on steep forest ground in a variety of weather conditions. Work schedule for the mapping data collection will be 8 days on, 6 days (Wednesday to Wednesday) off with a 10-hour workday schedule. During the tethered logging study, the schedule often depends on schedule of logging operations.
Overnight camping will be required
If there are any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Brett Morrissette at Brett.Morrissette@oregonstate.edu
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
P11011SE
Number of Vacancies
4
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date
06/10/2024
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date
04/26/2024
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date
05/03/2024
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search
Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students
Special Instructions to Applicants
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
- A Resume A Cover Letter
For additional information please contact: Brett Morrissette at brett.morrissette@oregonstate.edu
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.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.
Supplemental Questions
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Colleges & Universities
SALARY
$48k-70k (estimate)
POST DATE
05/01/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
05/05/2024
WEBSITE
oregonstate.edu
HEADQUARTERS
CORVALLIS, OR
SIZE
7,500 - 15,000
FOUNDED
1868
TYPE
Private
CEO
ED FESER
REVENUE
$500M - $1B
INDUSTRY
Colleges & Universities
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