Assistant District Wildlife Biologist (Natural Resource Specialist 2)

State of Oregon

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About The Position

MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OREGON’S NATURAL RESOURCES! Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! As an Assistant District Wildlife Biologist (Natural Resource Specialist 2) in Prineville, you will conducts necessary wildlife management activities which include wildlife population inventory, planning, damage control, habitat protection and multiple interactions with public, private landowners, state and federal land managers. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required. This position requires a Boater Education Certificate obtained through the Oregon State Marine Board and an ATV Safety Education Card within the first six months of appointment. For a full review of the position details, duties and working conditions, click here Clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and desired attributes in your application materials. Your application materials will determine if you are selected to move forward in the selection process. Please include detailed work and education history.

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications Option 1: Two years of biological experience performing studies, research, or resource management activities in a fish or wildlife program that included one year of at least two of the following: gathering data, analyzing data, or preparing reports, AND a Bachelor's degree in Fisheries or Wildlife Science, or a closely related Bachelor’s degree with at least 45 quarter (30 semester) hours of biological/ecological coursework; OR three additional years of biological experience performing studies, research, or resource management activities in a fish or wildlife program; -OR-
• Option 2: One year biological experience performing studies, research, or resource management activities in a fish or wildlife program that included at least two of the following: gathering data, analyzing data, or preparing reports, AND a Master's degree Fisheries or Wildlife Science, or a closely related Master’s degree in biological/ecological sciences; -OR-
• Option 3: A Doctorate degree in Fisheries or Wildlife Science, or a closely related Doctorate degree in biological/ecological sciences.
• Note: Applicants who have obtained a Master’s degree or Doctorate that included work experience from an internship, work/study, thesis, or similar program may list this experience in their application to receive credit for the work experience. The Master’s degree/Doctorate and applicable work experience will be considered separately, and both the education and applicable experience may count toward minimum qualifications.

Nice To Haves

• Experience conducting biological surveys
• Experience designing wildlife population surveys
• Experience working with wildlife damage or public safety complaints
• Experience capturing and handling wildlife
• Experience analyzing land use documents
• Experience writing reports
• GIS experience
• Experience making management recommendations

Responsibilities

• Conduct biological surveys on various species of wildlife including big game, waterfowl, and upland game birds, furbearers, and nongame wildlife
• Wildlife habitat protection and enhancement
• Analyze land use documents from private, county, state and federal agencies
• Captures wildlife for tagging and/or relocation
• Receives and responds to wildlife damage complaints
• Provides a wide variety of information regarding wildlife management programs to the public
• Prepares weekly and monthly reports, and writes project summary reports
• Measure trends in numbers and hunter success
• Collect Tissue Samples

Benefits

• 11 paid holidays a year and a competitive benefits package
• Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees