Natural Resource Specialist ; Wildlife Integrity Coordinator

Position Title

Natural Resource Specialist 3 (Wildlife Integrity Coordinator)

Initial Posting Date

02/10/2026

Final date to receive applications

03/02/2026

Agency

Department of Fish and Wildlife

Salary Range

$5,458 - $8,352

Position Type

Employee

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 full‑time, permanent position located in Salem, Oregon.

What You Will Do

In this role, you will lead Oregon’s Wildlife Integrity Program to protect native species by managing invasive threats, shaping statewide strategies, and promoting public awareness and reporting. Responsibilities include coordinating early detection and rapid response for invasive species, developing policies and strategies to maintain wildlife integrity, and providing expertise to stakeholders and the public. More specifically, this position will:

• Develop and coordinate goals, objectives, strategies and procedures for non‑native species impacts and ensuring wildlife integrity. Evaluate and recommend policy and rule changes necessary to improve the Wildlife Integrity Program. Lead and coordinate the approval of special permits to possess, import, buy, sell, exchange and transport “prohibited species”.
• Provide technical support on all issues concerning invasive species prevention, detection, control and/or eradication as outlined in Oregon’s State Wildlife Action Plan. Ensure department staff are kept informed of current developments relating to nonnative and invasive species.
• Serve on statewide and inter‑state work groups associated with invasive species prevention and management.

This position will also require an ATV Safety Education Card (to be obtained within first 6 months of hire), occasional use of a firearm, and occasional use of a state‑issued credit card (SPOTS) for work‑related purchases.

Minimum Qualifications

What we are looking for:

In order to be considered, applicants must meet one of the following options:

• Option 1:
  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.
• 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, and three additional 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.
• Option 3: 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.
• Option 4: 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.

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.

Desired Attributes

• Experience in wildlife species management (ornithology, mammalogy, herpetology).
• Experience working with, and knowledge of, invasive species to the Pacific Northwest area.
• Excellent writing skills and…