Wildlife Area Technician (Fish and Wildlife Technician)

State of Oregon • Summer Lake, OR

2d • $3,798 - $5,193 • Onsite

About The Position

Join the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) and help fulfill our mission: To protect and enhance Oregon's fish and wildlife and their habitats for use and enjoyment by present and future generations. Required to live on-site: 3-bedroom house provided MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OREGON’S NATURAL RESOURCES! Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! As a Wildlife Area Technician (Fish and Wildlife Technician) in Summer Lake, Oregon, you will Assist in the management of all aspects of the Summer Lake Wildlife Area, the goals of which are to enhance/manage wetland and upland habitats for the benefit of a diverse array of wildlife and provide diverse wildlife oriented recreational opportunities. 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. 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 as the department may consider under-filling the position. This position requires acquiring an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Safety Education Card obtained through the Oregon State Parks and Recreation Department and a Boater Education Card obtained through the Oregon State Marine Board within the first six months of appointment. For a full review of the position details, duties and working conditions, click 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

• Fish and Wildlife Technician ($3798 - $5193): Option 1: An Associate's degree in Wildlife Technology or Agriculture; -OR- Option 2: 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). Equivalency Notes: 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.
• Fish and Wildlife Technician Entry Option ($3515 - $4312): Minimum qualifications are not established for this classification (there are no minimum qualifications).
• This position requires acquiring an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Safety Education Card obtained through the Oregon State Parks and Recreation Department and a Boater Education Card obtained through the Oregon State Marine Board within the first six months of appointment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous related experience is desirable.
• Experience building and repairing fences
• Experience maintaining facilities
• Experience capturing wildlife
• Experience operating and maintaining heavy equipment using hand tools and power equipment
• Experience interacting with hunters, anglers or the public
• ATV experience
• Biological survey experience

Responsibilities

• Habitat maintenance and management
• Building, facilities and grounds maintenance
• Check station and hunt program administration
• Farming
• Biological data collection
• Irrigation and water management

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
• Education Level: Associate degree