CWD Biologist; Natural Resource Specialist

Position: CWD Biologist (Natural Resource Specialist 1)
Location: Enterprise

Initial Posting Date:07/15/2026

Application Deadline:07/29/2026

Agency:

Department of Fish and Wildlife Salary Range:$4,519 - $6,276

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

CWD Biologist (Natural Resource Specialist
1)

Job Description:

This is a full time, seasonal position with an anticipated start date of September 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. (These are estimated dates. Length of season(s) may be shortened or extended depending on project needs, funding, or factors beyond the project’s control).MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OREGON’S NATURAL RESOURCES!

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today!

As a Natural Resource Specialist 1 – CWD Surveillance Biologist in Enterprise, Oregon, you will assist in work duties supporting the Wildlife Health and Population Laboratories, specifically working to support the veterinarians, population biologist, and agency district biologists in the surveillance, prevention, and management of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD).

Duties include:

CWD database entry and data management/GIS mapping

Public response to phone inquiriesCWD sampling and collection of harvested and road-kill salvage cervid heads and carcasses

Online hunter CWD results reporting

Collection of samples of harvested animals from taxidermists and meat processors

Carcass disposal coordination

Hunting season check stationCWD sampling of carcasses

Removal of targeted surveillance animals

Public outreach and educationCWD field equipment (truck, trailer, ATV) maintenance

Conduct aerial and ground surveys for game species

Wildlife capture

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.

For a full review of the position details, duties and working conditions, .Clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and desired attributes in your application materials. Your application materials will determine if you are selected to move forward in the selection process. Please include detailed work and education history.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Minimum Qualifications To be considered for this position, all applicants must meet one of the following options:

Option 1: 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-Option 2:
Three years of biological experience performing studies, research, or resource management activities in a fish or wildlife program.

Desired Attributes Experience working in remote locationsATV experience

Experience collecting biological samples

Experience collecting and recording data

Experience with wildlife biology and physiology

Outreach and education experience

Wildlife check station experience

Big game survey experience (ground and aerial)
Capture and handling experienceAPPLICATION 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.

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

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

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The job posting closes at 11:59 PM (PDT/PST) on the close date. After you submit your application, be sure to respond to the two questionnaires relating to public records requests and veterans’ preference immediately following your submittal. These questions are necessary to complete the application process

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