District Wildlife Technician (Fish and Wildlife Technician) Underfill Option
About The Position
This is a full time, Limited Duration position with an anticipated duration of November 1, 2026 – October 31, 2028. We will also consider a Job Rotation for current, regular status employees of Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife in good standing in a permanent or limited duration position (not temporary or seasonal) that is expected to continue through at least October 31, 2028. As a District Wildlife Technician (Fish and Wildlife Technician) in Roseburg, Oregon, you will assist district wildlife biologist and assistants in performing all wildlife management functions and related activities required to carry out the Department's programs in the Douglas County, Umpqua Watershed District. The goal of this recruitment is to fill the positions at the Fish & Wildlife Technician (FWT) level. However, we encourage candidates to apply for the Fish & Wildlife Technician Entry level ($3515 - $4312/mo.) as the department may consider under-filling the position. 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
- An Associate's degree in Wildlife Technology or Agriculture; OR Eighteen months of experience in the care of livestock, agricultural research and experimentation, monitoring game or wildlife, or farming. (Six months of fisheries or related habitat work experience will count toward this experience).
- A higher level degree in Wildlife Science, Agriculture, or a closely-related degree with at least 45 quarter (30 semester) hours of biological/ecological coursework will substitute for the Associate’s degree.
- Obtaining an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Safety Education Card through the Oregon State Parks and Recreation Department within six months of appointment.
Nice To Haves
- Wildlife fieldwork and handling experience
- Data entry and management experience
- Experience interacting with landowners
- Experience collecting biological samples
- Maintenance experience
- Agricultural husbandry experience
Responsibilities
- Perform farming and forage enhancement operations on public and private lands.
- Help landowners resolve wildlife conflict.
- Assist with wildlife population monitoring from both air and ground.
- Trap ungulates, carnivores, upland and migratory game birds and other wildlife as needed using a variety of methods including immobilization drugs, drive/walk-in/ corral traps, rocket nets, drop nets and net guns.
- Apply agricultural husbandry knowledge, including tillage, fertilization, and planting of grasses and legumes.
- Build, repair, and maintain fencing.
- Operate, maintain, and repair farm and construction equipment including trucks, tractors, backhoes, loaders, graders, dozers, plows, trailers, augers, disks, harrows, spreaders, seeders, pumps, motors, winches, generators, four‑wheelers, and shop tools.
- Maintain equipment logs and records.
- Perform basic painting, electrical wiring, mechanical repairs, plumbing, carpentry, concrete work, and welding (electric and oxy‑acetylene).
- Fabricate and install nesting devices for birds.
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
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
