Wildlife Research Biologist (Natural Resource Specialist 2

Initial Posting Date: 08/17/2026 Final date to receive applications: 08/24/2026 Agency:
Department of Fish and Wildlife Salary Range: $4,738 - $7,247 Position Type:
Employee

Position Title:

Wildlife Research Biologist (Natural Resource Specialist
2)

This is a full time, Limited Duration position with an anticipated duration through June 30, 2028 We will also consider a Job Rotation for current, regular status employees of the State of Oregon in good standing in a permanent or limited duration position (not temporary or seasonal) that is expected to continue through at least June 30, 2028. You do not need to meet the minimum qualifications of the Natural Resource Specialist 2 to be considered for this rotation, you can gain the experience as a developmental opportunity.

Please attach approval from your current manager to be considered for this job rotation in the resume/cover letter section of your application.

As a Wildlife Research Biologist (Natural Resource Specialist
2) in La Grande, Oregon, you will collect, manage, analyze, and summarize data related to bighorn sheep in the East Region.

Duties include:

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

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Minimum Qualifications 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;

-OR
- 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;

-OR
- Option 3: A Doctorate degree in Fisheries or Wildlife Science, or a closely related Doctorate degree in biological/ecological sciences.

Note:

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.

• 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…