Wildlife Technician (Fish and Wildlife Technician)
About The Position
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is hiring a Wildlife Technician in Enterprise, Oregon. The position works with the district biologist and assistant district biologist and completes assigned field and office tasks independently and as part of a team. Duties include capturing, chemically immobilizing, sampling, and dispatching wildlife in accordance with agency protocols; interacting with hunters, landowners, and community members; coordinating with partner agencies and NGOs on wildlife management projects; and preparing reports and updates in written, verbal, and presentation formats. The position occasionally requires firearm use and requires successful completion of an ATV Safety Education Card certification through the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department within six months of appointment. The posting notes that these duties are representative, not exhaustive.
Requirements
- An associate's degree in Wildlife Technology or Agriculture; or 18 months of experience in livestock care, agricultural research and experimentation, monitoring game or wildlife, or farming. Six months of fisheries or related habitat work experience counts toward the experience requirement.
- A higher-level degree in Wildlife Science, Agriculture, or a closely related field, with at least 45 quarter (30 semester) hours of biological/ecological coursework, may substitute for the associate's degree.
- Successfully complete the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department ATV Safety Education Card certification within six months of appointment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience conducting ground and aerial wildlife surveys, deploying and maintaining remote monitoring equipment, performing herd composition counts, and following established scientific protocols.
- Experience safely capturing, immobilizing, sampling, or otherwise handling wildlife using physical and chemical methods.
- Experience operating and maintaining 4x4 vehicles, ATVs, snowmachines, trailers, capture equipment, telemetry units, remote cameras, and related field gear.
- Experience collecting biological samples, maintaining data accuracy, managing sample shipments, conducting necropsies, and preparing clear written reports.
- Experience working with federal and state agencies, NGOs, the public, hunters, agricultural producers, and partner organizations.
- Experience safely using firearms for wildlife management activities, including dispatch or euthanasia.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the district biologist and assistant district biologist at the Enterprise office.
- Complete assigned field and office tasks independently and as part of a team.
- Capture, chemically immobilize, sample, and dispatch wildlife in compliance with agency protocols.
- Interact with hunters, landowners, and community members.
- Communicate and coordinate with partner agencies and NGOs on shared wildlife management projects.
- Prepare and deliver reports and updates in written, verbal, and presentation formats.
- Occasionally use a firearm.
Benefits
- 11 paid holidays a year.
- Competitive benefits package.
- Advancement and learning opportunities to grow a career with the State of Oregon.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
