Traffic Management Professional (Fish and Wildlife Technical Coordinator) - Two Temporary Positions

State of Oregon•Portland, OR

40d•Onsite

About The Position

Hiring two temporary positions with anticipated duration of June 1, 2026 – September 15, 2026. These are estimated dates and the length of season(s) may be shortened or extended depending on project needs, funding, or factors beyond the project’s control. As a Traffic Management Professional (Fish and Wildlife Technical Coordinator) in Sauvie Island, Oregon, you will provide support to Sauvie Island Wildlife Area and the West Region.

Requirements

Eighteen months of experience in the care of livestock, agricultural research and experimentation, monitoring game or wildlife, or farming AND three years of wildlife experience in a wildlife program. (Two years of fisheries or related habitat work experience will count toward this experience).
An Associate's degree in Wildlife Technology or Agriculture AND three years of wildlife experience in a wildlife program. (Twelve months of fisheries or related habitat work experience will count toward this experience);
A Bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Science, Agriculture, or a closely-related Bachelor’s degree with at least 45 quarter (30 semester) hours of biological/ecological coursework AND one year and six months of wildlife experience in a wildlife program. (Six months of fisheries or related habitat work experience will count toward this experience);

Nice To Haves

Experience in traffic control and safety management
Experience performing field operations, including equipment setup and site readiness
Experience preparing written reports
Experience providing customer service and interacting with the public

Responsibilities

Manage traffic
Coordinate checkpoint and traffic management issues
Interact with public
Prepare checkpoint, organize signs and make repairs
Write weekly reports
Coordinate with OSP and Sauvie Island Fire Dept. on human safety issues and observed violations