Fishery Biologist 1 Astor Environmental LLC (Astor) is seeking a Fishery
Biologist 1 to provide support to the NOAA Fisheries Jones Beach
Sampling Station in Westport, Oregon. Astor 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. Duration of
Position: April 1 - June 15 Salary and Benefits Wage will be $27.00/hr.
Overtime is paid at $40.50/hr, which is 1.5x the base rate. In 2026,
compensation will also include a stipend meant to assist with
transportation, housing, and relocation expenses generously provided by
Northwest Oregon Works. The stipend is estimated to be $500 per pay
period, depending on the number of project participants. 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. 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. Applicants submit resume that must
include following Work history for the past 10 years or since the last
full-time education. Education. Previous experience or training with
similar requirements. Three professional references. To apply, please
visit: https://www.astorenv.com/job-board In compliance with federal
law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and
eligibility to work in the United States, complete the required
employment eligibility verification document form upon hire, and
successfully complete a federal government background check. Astor
Environmental LLC . is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not
unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition
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