Elkhorn Wildlife Area Technician (Fish and Wildlife Technician)

State of Oregon•North Powder, OR

2d•$3,798 - $5,193•Onsite

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 in North Powder, Oregon.

Requirements

Eighteen months of experience in the care of livestock, agricultural research and experimentation, monitoring game or wildlife, or farming. (six months of fisheries, fish culture, fish screens, or related habitat work experience will count toward this experience)
An Associate degree in Wildlife Technology or Agriculture
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.
Must have or be able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Public Pesticide Applicator License (PPAL), and an All-terrain Vehicle (ATV) Safety Education Card within first 6 months of hire.
Driving is required for this position.
Must complete the U.S. Department Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States within three days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Assessing and maintaining wildlife habitat
Implementing farming and irrigation practices
Using geographic information system (GIS) and ArcMap
Operating hand and power tools
Maintaining facilities
Operating and maintaining heavy equipment and electronic or mechanical equipment
Collecting and recording data
Writing technical or summary reports
Working with the public
Conducting wildlife inventories
Fencing, repair and maintenance
Winter driving during severe conditions

Responsibilities

Conduct wildlife management activities including providing supplemental feed for wintering deer and elk (loading, unloading, and hauling feed).
Keep daily feed records.
Operate trucks, pickups, tractor, cats, grader, backhoe, farm implements, all-terrain vehicle, snowmobiles etc.
Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance on all equipment, farm implements and vehicles.
Maintain and construct Area fences.
Grade or plow Area roads and feed sites.
Conduct maintenance and complete area irrigation of hay fields.
Maintain Area buildings and public use facilities.
Construct, install and repair informational and regulatory signs on the Area.
Provide information to the public, landowners, sportsman and other agencies in person and by phone.
Conduct tours of Wildlife Area.
Conduct wildlife inventories on Area.
Assist district in wildlife damage complaints.
Assist district in fish and wildlife inventories.
Use firearms to dispatch sick or injured wildlife.
Monitor wildlife for injuries or disease.