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Temporary Technical/Para-Professional: Field Safety Coordinator

Oregon State University

Oregon State University

Department: Earth, Ocean & Atmo Sci (OAS)

Appointment Type: Temporary Staff

Job Location: Oregon

Recommended Full-Time Salary Range:

Job Summary:

This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time Temporary Technical/Para-Professional: Field Safety Coordinator position for the Center for Oldest Ice Exploration, a Science and Technology Center at Oregon State University (OSU ). This position is expected to last for three (3) months.

This position provides critical field safety services and coordination for a team of up to 12 people working in a very remote region of Antarctica. This position is in support of the NSF funded Center for Oldest Ice Exploration, a Science and Technology Center headquartered at OSU .

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

50% General field coordination duties include the following:

• As needed, trains field participants in the use of life-safety survival gear and field equipment used in field research and travel. This includes but is not limited to sizing climbing and other safety equipment, operating camp stoves, erecting a variety of tents, and offering instruction on the proper use of a large variety of other field equipment.
• Provides technical expertise, support and risk assessments for field party.
• Interacts with National Science Foundation, other sub-contractors (e.g. air support providers), military, other agency officials, and Antarctica New Zealand, both over the telephone and in person, in a professional and tactful manner.
• Operates snowmobiles, tracked snow vehicles, and all other mechanical equipment issued to the field project.
• Works with Central-Comms, Helo Ops and Av Ops to ensure resupply to the field groups; Packages, TCN’s, and tracks resupply cargo
• Responsible for maintaining a safe, inclusive, and welcoming workplace and ensuring that safety is the highest priority in the workplace
• May use a variety of techniques to safely travel in crevassed terrain including, but not limited to, roped foot travel, roped snow machine travel and use of Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR ) for crevasse detection.
• May read and interpret GPR data on a tractor or snow machine traverse for crevasse detection.
• Report intensive weather observations on flight days as per USAP aircraft requirements.
• May be called upon to participate in a Search and Rescue situation and act as an Incident Commander, SAR Team Leader or SAR Team Member.
• Ensures all cargo is returned from the field to McMurdo and is cleaned and returned to appropriate work centers before redeployment.
• Performs remote field support duties to NSF sponsored events as required.
• When deployed into the field, takes on a leadership role to support science activities.
• Performs other duties as required.

50% Field deployment duties may include the following:

• Maintains a field safety role focusing on risk assessment and management of field hazards.
• Supports the packing, prioritization, and loading and unloading of cargo from aircraft.
• Responsible for hazardous cargo identification, labeling, and handling prior to, while in, and during transport from the field.
• Builds, breaks-down and hooks live sling loads from helicopters.
• Performs duties such as equipment operation, weather observations, and fueling as required.
• Ensures field site and equipment are maintained and secured for Antarctic conditions.
• Maintains a tidy camp, adheres to environmental protocol, and is responsible for retrograding waste as needed.
• Acts as a first responder in the field as necessary, providing medical care at the Wilderness First Responder Level
• Works with science teams at field camps to provide required support, troubleshoot issues, and is involved in decision making. May handle and resolve difficult situations such as personnel issues or resource limitations, ensuring that solutions are equitable and inclusive.
• Identifies and provides many logistical needs, including; inventory reporting, fuel deliveries, and snow melting.
• Ensures that daily communications and weather observations are reported.
• Provides support cooking, re-supply food planning, and galley tasks and dish washing as needed.
• Reviews scientific research requirements and/or field plans and provides guidance for proper survival training and necessary field gear.
• Prepares an end of season report before redeployment.
• May provide guidance to other camp staff and contribute feedback to end of season evaluations on camp personnel in conjunction with the Continental Field Supervisor.

What You Will Need

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current Wilderness First Responder certification.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in outdoor education and leadership and minimum of 10 years of experience of technical mountaineering and guiding in alpine or polar environments.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working in a field safety capacity in Antarctica with the US Antarctic program, or grantees.
• Computer competency.
• Ability to read mountain weather conditions.
• Advanced crevasse rescue skills and instruction experience.
• Ability to read mountainous and glaciated terrain and find safe routes through such terrain.
• Ability to work as a team member, team leader or alone with little to no supervision, and to contribute to an inclusive team culture where all individuals feel welcome and respected.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and engage respectfully and professionally with individuals from a variety of backgrounds, identities, perspectives, and/or life experiences.
• Employment is contingent on passing required National Science Foundation (NSF ) and United States Antarctic Program physical qualification assessment.
• Must participate in community programs, such as “house-mouse” (chores), “daisy-picking” (cleaning-up around the station), recycling efforts & safety objectives.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Wilderness EMT certification or higher.
• Mountain guiding certification through IFMGA /AMGA .
• Professional Search and Rescue experience.
• Denali level or other big mountain expedition experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ground Penetrating Radar experience.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

This position is located in Antarctica and works at the McMurdo Station, South Pole and various remote locations around Antarctica. Access to phone and internet services not guaranteed. This position requires the willingness and ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods and a proven ability to work in a remote harsh environment. Work in extreme cold, wind and blowing snow is commonly required; occasional work at high altitudes is required.

The incumbent must be willing and able to perform physical activities including climbing in and out of equipment, crawling, and lifting and moving items, parts, assemblies, and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum; the ability to frequently lift and push up to 50 lbs. and constantly move objects up to 20 lbs is required.

This position requires travel in military ski equipped aircraft, sleeping in tents on the polar plateau, shared dorm rooms at research stations, and in living quarters in traverse vehicles. Work at odd hours and all days may be required and may require irregular sleep patterns.

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.

Any required license and/or certification may be uploaded as License or Certification 1 (or 2, 3, 4 as needed). The online application system will allow you to attach your license/certification if the PDF file is 9MB or less. If over 9MB in size, submit to contact person listed. The license and/or certification must be received by the closing date if not uploaded with your application.

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

For additional information please contact: Ed Brook at Brooke@geo.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.

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To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/5671775

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