Wildlife Biologist (Natural Resource Specialist 3)
About The Position
The Wildlife Biologist (Natural Resource Specialist 3), based in Charleston, Oregon, directs and conducts the wildlife management program within the western portion of the Umpqua watershed district and ensures statewide direction is implemented. The position oversees one FTE. Together, the lead biologist and that employee conduct wildlife population inventory, planning, damage control, habitat protection, and interactions with the public, private landowners, and county, state, and federal land managers. Within the first six months of appointment, the employee must obtain an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Safety Education Card through the Oregon State Parks and Recreation Department, a Hazardous Waste Operations Emergency Response training certification (HAZWOPER), a Public Pesticide Applicator’s License (PPAL), and a Boater Education Certificate through the Oregon State Marine Board. The employee is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and is subject to the collective bargaining agreement.
Requirements
- Meet one of the following qualification options: six years of biological experience performing studies, research, or resource management activities in a fish or wildlife program; or 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, and three years of such biological experience.
- For either qualification option, at least one year of experience must be at a technical or professional level performing fish or wildlife program activities such as researching and analyzing data, conducting investigations, applying pertinent laws and regulations, or coordinating and monitoring project activities.
- Obtain an ATV Safety Education Card, HAZWOPER training certification, Public Pesticide Applicator’s License (PPAL), and Boater Education Certificate within the first six months of appointment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with wildlife biology and management.
- Experience with databases, database programs, and mapping skills.
- Experience performing data analysis using a variety of statistical tools.
- Experience working with partners, including state, federal, and Tribal natural resource agencies.
- Experience working with wildlife damage complaints and public safety complaints.
- Experience developing and implementing project proposals, monitoring budgets, and tracking expenditures.
- Experience developing and giving presentations to groups.
- Experience leading or supervising employees.
- A Master's degree in Fisheries or Wildlife Science, or a closely related Master's degree in biological/ecological sciences, may substitute for up to one year of required experience.
- A Doctorate degree in Fisheries or Wildlife Science, or a closely related Doctorate degree in biological/ecological sciences, may substitute for up to two years of required experience.
Responsibilities
- Direct and conduct the wildlife management program within the western portion of the Umpqua watershed district.
- Ensure statewide direction is implemented.
- Oversee the work of one FTE.
- Conduct wildlife population inventory, planning, damage control, and habitat protection activities with the lead biologist and the employee they oversee.
- Interact with the public, private landowners, and county, state, and federal land managers.
Benefits
- 11 paid holidays a year.
- Competitive benefits package.
- Advancement and learning opportunities to help grow your career with the State of Oregon.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
