Wildlife Research Biologist (Natural Resource Specialist 2)

State of Oregon•La Grande, OR

5d•$4,738 - $7,247•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, Limited Duration position with an anticipated duration through June 30, 2028. The role involves collecting, managing, analyzing, and summarizing data related to bighorn sheep in the East Region. The position is located in La Grande, Oregon. The agency is also considering a Job Rotation for current, regular status employees of the State of Oregon.

Requirements

Option 1: Two years of biological experience performing studies, research, or resource management activities in a fish or wildlife program that included one year of at least two of the following: gathering data, analyzing data, or preparing reports, AND 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; OR three additional years of biological experience performing studies, research, or resource management activities in a fish or wildlife program
Option 2: One year biological experience performing studies, research, or resource management activities in a fish or wildlife program that included at least two of the following: gathering data, analyzing data, or preparing reports, AND a Master's degree Fisheries or Wildlife Science, or a closely related Master’s degree in biological/ecological sciences
Option 3: A Doctorate degree in Fisheries or Wildlife Science, or a closely related Doctorate degree in biological/ecological sciences
Applicants who have obtained a Master’s degree or Doctorate that included work experience from an internship, work/study, thesis, or similar program may list this experience in their application to receive credit for the work experience. The Master’s degree/Doctorate and applicable work experience will be considered separately, and both the education and applicable experience may count toward minimum qualifications.

Nice To Haves

Experience identifying and correcting data errors in spreadsheets and databases
Experience formatting and entering data into established database systems
Experience working collaboratively with staff, lab personnel, managers, and program leaders
Experience summarizing information in clear written and visual formats
Experience conducting fieldwork to support research activities
Experience assisting with wildlife captures and mortality investigations
Experience contributing to project planning and coordination

Responsibilities

Coordinate with biologists, GIS specialists, and statisticians and other project collaborators to gather, prepare and analyze data
Gather/acquire data from literature reviews and online searches requiring use of computers and specialized knowledge of spatial data
Summarize and analyze data using geographic and statistical software such as ArcPRO, R, or equivalents
Interpret data analysis
Write manuscripts suitable for publication
Present results at public and professional meetings