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Field Work Assistant (Part Time, Temporary Hourly, Non-Benefited) (Non-Benefited)
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Position Information
Position Title Field Work Assistant (Part Time, Temporary Hourly, Non-Benefited) (Non-Benefited)
Classification Title Irregular Wage
Hourly rate, Stipend, or Load Unit $20 / hour
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Open Until Filled Notes Open for the 2024-2025 Academic Year
Position Type/Employee Class Temporary PT Hourly
Instructor Status Not applicable
Overtime Eligible Non-Exempt
FLSA Status
Campus Location Bend
Primary Purpose
Do you love the outdoors, care about wildlife conservation, and enjoy traversing across the forest? We are seeking students to be involved in a project that is quantifying the status of road systems and user-made trails throughout the Deschutes National Forest to better inform ways to reduce the impacts of road and trail-induced fragmentation on wildlife.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Inventory the status of administratively closed roads on the Forest and to map out user-made road and trails systems not accounted for in the forest road and trail network.
Locate and record data on the status of known roads in Arc Field Maps, as well as recording tracks for unknown roads and trails.
The work will be done by vehicle, bicycle, and on foot and data collected through the Field Maps phone app.
Department Specific
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the duties and responsibilities of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. The individual is expected to follow College work rules and policies.
Ability to communicate effectively with others, in writing, using the English language, with or without the use of auxiliary aids or services. Familiarity with and ability to remain in communication with the Forest Resources Program Director and program staff and faculty on a regular basis.
Ability to work with Forestry Program Director, faculty, Instructional Dean and other COCC staff at all levels.
Ability to travel to locations to collect data.
Ability to work cooperatively with and contribute to a diverse workplace through ideas or experience.
Ergonomic Requirements
This person will travel by vehicle, bicycle, and/or on foot to various locations in order to collect data.
Minimum Requirements
Education:
Current COCC student.
Experience:
One year related education or work experience in Forestry or Natural Resources.
Equivalency Statement
The College recognizes the value of skills and knowledge gained outside of formal higher education and paid employment. Applicants who do not meet minimum qualifications but present other qualifications or experience equivalent to those required will be considered and are encouraged to apply. To qualify under equivalency, applicants must indicate how they qualify under equivalency by responding to the supplemental question presented during the application process.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience:
Interest in geospatial mapping in natural resources.
Basic knowledge and use of ArcGIS platforms.
EEO Statement
The goal of Central Oregon Community College is to provide an atmosphere that encourages our faculty, staff and students to realize their full potential. In support of this goal, it is the policy of Central Oregon Community College that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, disability, sex, marital status, national origin, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran or military status, pregnancy or any other classes protected under federal and state statutes in any education program, activities or employment. Persons with questions about this statement should contact Human Resources at 541.383.7216 or the Vice President for Student Affairs at 541.383.7211.
This policy covers nondiscrimination in both employment and access to educational opportunities. When brought to the attention of the appropriate parties, any such actions will be promptly and equitably responded to according to the process outlined in general procedures sections N-1, N-2, or N-3.
In support of COCC’s EEO statement, bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is considered a plus, along with experience working in a diverse multicultural setting.
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