Temporary Program Representative 1: Clean Vessel Act Program Assistant

Oregon State University

Department: Sea Grant (RSG)

Appointment Type: Temporary Staff

Job Location: Oregon

Job Summary:

This recruitment will be used to fill one part-time (approximately 4 hours per week) Temporary Program Representative 1: Clean Vessel Act Program Assistant for Oregon Sea Grant at Oregon State University (OSU ).

The Clean Vessel Act (CVA ) is administered by the US Fish and Wildlife Service and requires recreational motorized vessels to keep untreated sewage out of inland waterways and waters within three miles of the coast. Treated sewage is also prohibited from being placed in inland waterways. In Oregon, CVA programming is administered by the Oregon State Marine Board (OSMB ), which provides funding to Oregon Sea Grant (OSG ) to perform technical site visits to equipment and outreach and education with Oregon’s boaters.

As the Clean Boating Program Assistant, this job will support OSG’s CVA Coordinator in the outreach and education portion of the work. The primary focus will be to work with boaters at outreach events such as boat shows, fishing tournaments, and boating seminars. The Assistant will be responsible for traveling to and from events, setting up a booth, distributing outreach materials, and talking to boaters during the event. The Assistant will record the number of people talked to, number and type of materials distributed, and capture the highlights of conversations. Each event will be a minimum of four hours (not including time to travel to the event; travel time will be compensated). The Assistant will educate boaters on the location of CVA equipment, how to use it, and why there is a need for it. They will also answer questions boaters may have regarding the Act.

Other duties that may be required are assistance with workshops, participation in trainings, and attendance at other events as opportunities arise.

The position duties consist of an uneven schedule built around various tradeshows and events in the recreational boating community. Supervisor check-ins will be focused around events.

Why OSU?

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS :

• Top 1.4% university in the world
• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
• 7 https://hr.oregonstate.edu/work-life/diversity-and-cultural-resources that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
• 217k+ alumni worldwide
• For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/prospective-employee with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.

Future and current OSU employees can use the https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/new-employees/benefits-calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU .

Key Responsibilities

90%: Travel to and attendance of pre-determined boating events (boat shows, fishing tournaments, seminars, etc.).

• At these events, the Assistant will need to be present and interact with attendees for at least four hours.
• The Assistant will provide verbal and written information to boaters who visit the booth. Information to be provided and materials to distribute will be provided by the CVA Coordinator.
• The Assistant will be responsible for arriving on time at events and setting up and taking down the booth.
• The Assistant will be responsible for tracking the numbers of boaters interacted with and the number of materials distributed.

5%: Documentation of conversations with boaters at events and materials distributed; tracking materials and booth resources; communicating all information to CVA Coordinator.

5%: Meetings with CVA Coordinator to check in regarding events and ensure Assistant has all information and materials necessary for success in the role.

What You Will Need

• Additional required qualifications:
• Boating experience and knowledge of boating regulations
• Motorized vessel experience (sailboats are included in this category) is preferred; if the candidate is a paddler, they need to have more than 20 excursions. Paddle sport guiding experience is an acceptable substitute for motorized vessel experience.
• Ability to interact positively with diverse groups of people or those who may hold different political viewpoints and keep conversations on track with CVA information
• Ability to interact positively and inclusively with people of different beliefs, appearances, and abilities
• Ability to travel, including weekends, evenings, and some overnights
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, and Accessibility (DEIJA ) principles, specifically with respect to encouraging the increase of diversity in the boating community and helping to increase access on the water for those traditionally excluded from boating.
• Ability to work independently and reliably

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

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 University Policy 05-030.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Experience using CVA facilities
• Knowledge of the Clean Vessel Act
• Knowledge of the Clean Water Act
• Oregon Boaters Card
• Other state boating cards are an acceptable substitute
• Experience working in boating communities
• Member of a yacht club, experience working in a boating-related job, captain’s license, sportfishing guide, etc.
• Bilingual: Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese, or Chinese are most desired; fluency in other languages is also helpful
• Grant budgeting experience: will need to keep to a specific budget and do regular check-ins with supervisor

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

The primary work locations will be at various events related to recreational boating. Most of the events will require travel by car to attend. The Assistant will need to bring supplies for the events, which may include a table, chair(s), canopy, banner(s), tablecloth, informational materials, and materials for distribution. Loading zones may not be convenient to booth location and may involve walking over uneven terrain.

Events may take place in the evenings, on weekends, and/or require overnights. Hourly compensation will not change if outside traditional working hours. The Assistant may be able to drive an OSU vehicle if they are located near an OSU campus; if they rent a car or use a personal vehicle, the appropriate reimbursement will be provided. Meals and Incidentals will be provided as reimbursement when appropriate.

Known dates for events*:

• 2024: 10/31: Virtual attendance of CVA workshop (one day) 11/7: Newport to assist at CVA workshop (one day) 11/14: Cascade Locks to assist with CVA workshop (one day)
• 2025: 1/10 – 1/12: Portland Boat Show (three days) Early Feb: Eugene Boat and Sportsmen’s Show (two days) End of Feb: Saltwater Sportsman’s Show, Salem (two days) Late April: Englund Marine Seminar, Newport (one day) Late April/early May: Englund Marine Seminar, Charleston (one day) 6/1 – 6/2: Hagg Lake Fishing Tournament (two days)

*More dates may be added with consultation with Assistant

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications will be reviewed based on the information submitted on the employment profile with education and work history along with any other requested documentation i.e. posting specific question responses, transcripts, etc. Your profile MUST clearly show how you meet the minimum/required qualifications for the position. Resumes are NOT accepted at the application stage for this position.

Equivalent required experience is based on full-time equivalent (40 hours per week).

PLEASE NOTE : If you have volunteer experience relevant to this position, please include in the Employment History section and note length of time, average number of hours per week and major duties.

Typically, the starting salary is at the lower end of the salary range.

For additional information please contact: Connie Sullivan at Constance.Sullivan@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.
OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/background-checks website including the https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.

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