What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Assistant Pool - Vegetation Management Research Cooperative position at Oregon State University?
Position Details
Position Information
Job Title
Technical Assistant Pool - Vegetation Management Research Cooperative
Appointment Type
Student Employee
Job Location
Corvallis
Position Appointment Percent
Appointment Basis
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
14.70 (Standard); $13.70 (Non-Urban); $15.95 (Portland Metro)
Max Hourly Rate
21.00 (Standard); $20.50 (Non-Urban); $21.50 (Portland Metro)
Position Summary
This recruitment will be used to fill future part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Student Technical Assistant positions as needed with the Department of Forest Engineering, Resources, and Management at Oregon State University (OSU).
The Student Technical Assistants will assist with the efforts of the Vegetation Management Research Cooperative (VMRC). The VMRC conducts applied research on the reforestation of young plantations from seedling establishment through crown closure with an emphasis on operational vegetation management. The student will travel to research sites in order to measure tree diameters and heights, identify herbaceous and woody plant species, and maintain the research sites. The employees will also assist with data entry and other routine data management assignments.
The position will be based in Corvallis, Oregon with occasional trips to several research sites throughout Oregon and Washington states.
The approximate hours worked per week will vary depending on the needs of the project, but will not exceed 24 hours per week during academic terms.
Position Duties
90% Field Work :
- Conduct vegetation surveys for identifying understory (herbaceous and woody) species.
- Use diameter tape to measure tree diameters.
- Use calipers to measure tree root collar diameters.
- Use laser instruments to measure tree heights.
- Estimate the percent cover of herbaceous and woody plant species.
- Record data on paper data forms or in handheld data recorders.
10% Office Work :
Minimum Qualifications
Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here : http : / / fa.oregonstate.edu / stu-manual / 500-employment-eligibility-requirements
High School student : Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program
Additional Required Qualifications
A successful applicant will be organized, self-motivated, and detail oriented.
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
The ability to work safely in forested conditions and in unfavorable weather conditions is required.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
P11784SE
Number of Vacancies
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date
06 / 16 / 2025
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date
01 / 28 / 2025
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date
08 / 08 / 2025
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 :
For additional information please contact : Emily Von Blon at vonblone@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.
Salary : $22
