District Wildlife Biologist (Natural Resource Specialist 3)
About The Position
Help the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife fulfill its mission: To protect and enhance Oregon's fish and wildlife and their habitats for use and enjoyment by present and future generations. We are hiring for one full-time, permanent position located at the Sauvie Island Wildlife Area in Portland, Oregon. In this role, you will lead and coordinate wildlife management efforts, oversee the collection of key biological and habitat data, and develop strategies to support both consumptive and non‑consumptive wildlife use. You will also serve as a trusted technical resource for landowners, partner agencies, and the public—helping guide decisions that sustain healthy wildlife populations and resilient habitats across the Coast Range Unit. Note: This position requires the successful candidate to have or obtain a Hazardous Waste Operations; Emergency Response training certification (HAZWOPER) to respond to hazardous material spill events, a Boater Education card, an All-terrain Vehicle (ATV) Safety Education card, and occasional firearms use.
Requirements
- Option 1: Six years of biological experience performing studies, research, or resource management activities in a fish or wildlife program. At least one year of the experience must be at a technical or professional level performing activities in a fish or wildlife program such as researching and analyzing data, conducting investigations, applying pertinent laws and regulations, or coordinating and monitoring project activities.
- Option 2: Three years of biological experience performing studies, research, or resource management activities in a fish or wildlife program. At least one year of the experience must be at a technical or professional level performing activities in a fish or wildlife program such as researching and analyzing data, conducting investigations, applying pertinent laws and regulations, or coordinating and monitoring project activities; 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.
- Must have or obtain a Hazardous Waste Operations; Emergency Response training certification (HAZWOPER).
- Must have or obtain a Boater Education card.
- Must have or obtain an All-terrain Vehicle (ATV) Safety Education card.
- Occasional firearms use is required.
Nice To Haves
- Effective communication skills, with experience engaging respectfully and professionally in public settings.
- Experience providing leadership, supporting colleagues, and building a high-functioning team.
- Experience building positive relationships and working collaboratively with wildlife constituent groups, landowners, and partner agencies.
- Experience and desire to engage with diverse and historically underserved communities in natural resources management.
- Knowledge and experience managing wildlife harvest and setting hunting season.
- Experience collecting and analyzing biological data to inform wildlife management decisions.
- Experience helping the public resolve wildlife damage and public safety situations.
Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate wildlife management efforts.
- Oversee the collection of key biological and habitat data.
- Develop strategies to support both consumptive and non‑consumptive wildlife use.
- Serve as a trusted technical resource for landowners, partner agencies, and the public.
- Guide decisions that sustain healthy wildlife populations and resilient habitats across the Coast Range Unit.
- Respond to hazardous material spill events (requires HAZWOPER certification).
Benefits
- 11 paid holidays a year
- Competitive benefits package
- Advancement and learning opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
