Project Biologist (Natural Resource Specialist 1)

State of Oregon • Springfield, MO

4d • 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, seasonal position located in Springfield , Oregon. It is anticipated that this seasonal position will last from June 8, 2026 through December 11, 2026. NOTE: 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). What you will do: You will act as a project assistant within the Native Fish Investigations Program by providing technical support for research and monitoring activities for Bull Trout in the Willamette Basin. You will be responsible for the independent collection of data, conducting office and field work, and overseeing the work of 1-3 Biological Science Assistants, as needed. This involves assisting in crew training, developing work schedules, quality control of collected data, data entry, and summary analysis. Field methods for this project include redd surveys, screw trap operation, snorkeling, measuring and PIT-tagging fish, and installing and operating PIT tag detection systems, among others. 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. For a full review of the position details, duties, and working conditions, please review the position description located here. Clearly describe how you meet the desired attributes in your application materials. We cannot accept additional application materials after the application deadline. These materials determine whether you move forward in the selection process and help establish your starting salary. Be sure your work and education history is accurate, thorough, and fully reflects your skills and experience, even if they do not seem directly related to the position. Click here to learn more about Equal Pay Analysis and What You Need to Know to Get the Job

Requirements

• Option 1: Three years of biological experience performing studies, research, or resource management activities in a fish or wildlife program.
• Option 2: 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.

Nice To Haves

• Familiar with fish sampling techniques, including redd surveys, snorkeling, and operation of weirs and screw traps
• Familiar with operation of PIT tag detection systems
• Experience safely handling federally or state-listed fish species
• Familiar with Bull Trout life history and identification of fishes of Cascade Mountains drainages
• Experience directing activities of a field sampling crew.

Responsibilities

• Act as a project assistant within the Native Fish Investigations Program by providing technical support for research and monitoring activities for Bull Trout in the Willamette Basin.
• Responsible for the independent collection of data
• Conducting office and field work
• Overseeing the work of 1-3 Biological Science Assistants, as needed.
• Assisting in crew training
• Developing work schedules
• Quality control of collected data
• Data entry
• Summary analysis.
• Field methods for this project include redd surveys, screw trap operation, snorkeling, measuring and PIT-tagging fish, and installing and operating PIT tag detection systems, among others.

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