Fisheries Biologist (Natural Resource Specialist 1

locations:
La Grande | ODFW | Fish Research

job requisition idREQ-204977

08/10/2026

08/20/2026

Department of Fish and Wildlife

$4,519 - $6,276

Employee

Fisheries Biologist (Natural Resource Specialist
1)

MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OREGON’S NATURAL RESOURCES!

As a Fisheries Biologist (Natural Resource Specialist
1) for the Eastern Salmon and Steelhead Science Section (ESSSS) in La Grande, Oregon, you will help build a long‑term dataset estimating annual survival of spring/summer Chinook salmon and steelhead from smolt out migration to adult return, supporting management decisions about how the Federal Columbia River Power System affects salmonid survival during migration. To support this purpose, this position will:

• Collect, analyze and summarize biological data on fish species
• Operate an incline plane trap to capture fish
• PIT tag Chinook salmon and steelhead
• Lead a small field crew
• Assist with fish condition and gas bubble trauma sampling
• Conduct spawning ground surveys

This position requires acquiring a Boater Education Certificate obtained through the Oregon State Marine Board within the first six months of appointment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

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Option 1:
Three years of biological experience performing studies, research, or resource management activities in a fish or wildlife program.

-OR-

Option 2: 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.

• Experience collecting and recording biological data on fish species
• Experience fishing screw and/or incline traps
• Salmonid sampling and PIT tagging experience
• Experience leading a field crew in remote locations
• Experience operating motor boats in variable conditions
• Data summary and analysis experience
• Experience managing and maintaining databases

• 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
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