Technical Assistant Pool - Vegetation Management Research Cooperative
Oregon State University
IT
Corvallis, OR, USA
USD 14.7-21 / hour
Posted on Mar 15, 2025
Position Information
| Job Title | Technical Assistant Pool - Vegetation Management Research Cooperative |
|---|---|
| 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 | $14.70 (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. |
| Transferable Skill Development | |
| Position Duties | 90% Field Work:
10% Office Work:
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| Minimum Qualifications | 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. |
| Additional Required Qualifications | A successful applicant will be organized, self-motivated, and detail oriented. |
| Preferred (Special) Qualifications |
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| 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 | 3 |
| 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 We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status. 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. |