CWD Biologist (Natural Resource Specialist 1)

State of Oregon•Enterprise, AL

2d•$4,519 - $6,276•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full time, seasonal position with an anticipated start date of September 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. (These are estimated dates. Length of season(s) may be shortened or extended depending on project needs, funding, or factors beyond the project’s control). As a Natural Resource Specialist 1 – CWD Surveillance Biologist in Enterprise, Oregon, you will assist in work duties supporting the Wildlife Health and Population Laboratories, specifically working to support the veterinarians, population biologist, and agency district biologists in the surveillance, prevention, and management of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD).

Requirements

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 years of biological experience performing studies, research, or resource management activities in a fish or wildlife program.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in remote locations
ATV experience
Experience collecting biological samples
Experience collecting and recording data
Experience with wildlife biology and physiology
Outreach and education experience
Wildlife check station experience
Big game survey experience (ground and aerial)
Capture and handling experience

Responsibilities

CWD database entry and data management/GIS mapping
Public response to phone inquiries
CWD sampling and collection of harvested and road-kill salvage cervid heads and carcasses
Online hunter CWD results reporting
Collection of samples of harvested animals from taxidermists and meat processors
Carcass disposal coordination
Hunting season check station CWD sampling of carcasses
Removal of targeted surveillance animals
Public outreach and education
CWD field equipment (truck, trailer, ATV) maintenance
Conduct aerial and ground surveys for game species
Wildlife capture