Wildlife Biologist; Natural Resource Specialist

Initial Posting Date: 10/14/2026

Final date to receive applications: 10/25/2026

Agency:
Department of Fish and Wildlife

Department of Fish and Wildlife

Salary Range: $5,458 - $8,352

Position Type:
Employee

Position Title:

Wildlife Biologist (Natural Resource Specialist
3)

MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OREGON’S NATURAL RESOURCES!

As a Wildlife Biologist (Natural Resource Specialist
3) based in Charleston, Oregon, your primary responsibility is to direct and conduct the wildlife management program within the western portion of the Umpqua watershed district and is responsible for ensuring that statewide direction is implemented.

This position oversees the work of one FTE who, along with the lead biologist, conduct necessary management activities which include wildlife population inventory, planning, damage control, habitat protection and multiple interactions with the public, private landowners, county, state and federal land managers.

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.

This position requires acquiring an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Safety Education Card obtained through the Oregon State Parks and Recreation Department, a Hazardous Waste Operations Emergency Response training certification (HAZWOPER), Public Pesticide Applicator’s License (PPAL), and a Boater Education Certificate obtained through the Oregon State Marine Board within the first six months of appointment.

To be considered for this position, all applicants must meet one of the following options:

Six years of biological experience performing studies, research, or resource management activities in a fish or wildlife program. At least one year of the experience must be at a technical or professional level performing activities in a fish or wildlife program such as researching and analyzing data, conducting investigations, applying pertinent laws and regulations, or coordinating and monitoring project activities;

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, AND three years of biological experience performing studies, research, or resource management activities in a fish or wildlife program. At least one year of the experience must be at a technical or professional level performing activities in a fish or wildlife program such as researching and analyzing data, conducting investigations, applying pertinent laws and regulations, or coordinating and monitoring project activities;

• A Master's degree in Fisheries or Wildlife Science or a closely-related Master's degree in biological/ecological sciences will substitute for up to one year of the required experience.
• A Doctorate degree in Fisheries or Wildlife Science or a closely-related Doctorate degree in biological/ecological sciences will substitute for up to two years of the required experience.
• 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 with wildlife biology and management
• Experience with databases, database programs, and mapping skills
• Experience performing data analysis using a variety of statistical tools
• Experience working with a variety of…