Wildlife Research Technician; Fish and Wildlife Technician

Position: Wildlife Research Technician (Fish and Wildlife Technician)
Initial Posting Date:05/26/2026

Application Deadline:06/01/2026

Agency:

Department of Fish and Wildlife Salary Range:$3,798 - $5,193

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Wildlife Research Technician (Fish and Wildlife Technician)

Job Description:

Help the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife fulfill its mission:
To protect and enhance Oregon's fish and wildlife and their habitats for use and enjoyment by present and future generations.

We are hiring for one permanent, full-time position located in Central Point, Oregon.

What you will do:

You will assist the West Region research team in conducting wildlife research studies on the biology and requirements of wildlife species in western Oregon, west of the Cascades crest. Contribute to departmental policies and species-oriented plans in managing black bear, cougar, elk, black-tailed deer, and forest carnivores.

This position requires the successful candidate to occasionally use a firearm as well as have, or be able to obtain, an ATV Safety Education Card within 6 months of hire.

For a full review of the position details, duties, and working conditions, please review the position description located here.

What we are looking for:

Minimum Qualifications:

In order to qualify for this position, all applicants must meet one of the following options:

Option 1:
Eighteen months of experience in the care of livestock, agricultural research and experimentation, monitoring game or wildlife, or farming. (Six months of fisheries, fish culture, fish screens, or related habitat work experience will count toward this experience)
Option 2:
An Associate degree in Wildlife Biology/Technology or Agriculture Equivalency note: 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 degree.

Requested

Skills:

Knowledge and use of Microsoft Office software programs (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
Writing reports or publications

Gathering data and performing statistical analyses

Conducting biological surveys on wildlife

Coordinating field logistics for wildlife research projects

Handling, capturing and marking wildlife

Use of radio-telemetry receivers/antennas, hand-held GPS units, and electronic tablets

Ability to operate 4-wheel drive vehicles and navigate on poor condition roads

Benefits of Joining Our Team The Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is dedicated to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce as we strive to represent and better serve our neighboring communities. Our most important asset is our employees, and each person brings unique, different, and important contributions to the workplace and community we serve. With Oregon’s changing demographics, a workforce that reflects this change will make us stronger and create an opportunity for better decision making.

Additional benefits include:

Work/life balance, 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.

Application Details and Instructions The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.

The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect an additional 6.95%
This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified people to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill other vacancies as they occur

State of Oregon Employees, must apply through their employee Workday account.

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Reasonable accommodation for interviews will be provided upon request to individuals with disabilities

The job posting closes at 11:59 PM (PDT/PST) on the close date. After you submit your application,…