This recruitment will be used to fill two (2) part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) FEWS Watershed Science Technician for the Forest Ecohydrology and Watershed Science (FEWS) laboratory at Oregon State University (OSU).

The Forest Ecohydrology and Watershed Science (FEWS) laboratory (http://fews.forestry.oregonstate.edu/) in the College of Forestry at Oregon State University is hiring multiple Watershed Science Technician positions to assist with a range of research projects evaluating the effects of wildfire on watersheds and water quality. Technicians will gain valuable experience in a wide range of field and laboratory methods for physical, chemical, and biological water quality monitoring.

Primary responsibilities will consist of maintaining and offloading data from hydrometric equipment and sensors, collecting and processing water samples for sediment, nutrients, and carbon, and logistical research project support to prepare for and maintain high-quality data collection.

During the academic year technicians will work an average of 10 hours a week (minimum of 5, maximum of 20), depending on interest and availability. This position may require occasional weekend work.

OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees. The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as the essential skills employers seek in their hires. In this position, students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below:

Communication, Teamwork, Professionalism, Career & Self-Development

Field work may entail long days working outside, carrying heavy equipment, wading through swift water, hiking through recently burned forests, exposure to challenging weather conditions, and travel to field sites across the Pacific Northwest.

Lab responsibilities will entail processing and analyzing water samples collected from the field such as analysis of dissolved organic matter from water samples on technical laboratory equipment. Lab work may entail repetitive processes and work with hazardous chemicals.

Field work will be conducted as day trips from Corvallis with the potential for overnight stays near field locations. The position will also include assistance with data entry and data quality assurance and quality control. The position may offer a variety of certification opportunities, such as first aid training, CPR certification, and wildland firefighting (red card) training.

Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements

*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.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

● A Resume

● A Cover Letter

● Contact information for three professional references.

For additional information please contact: Kevin Bladon at kevin.bladon@oregonstate.edu

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

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 Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.