Project Biologist; Natural Resource Specialist

Position Title

Project Biologist (Natural Resource Specialist
1)

• Assisting in the training, direction, and review of field activities for up to six Biological Science Assistants
• Conducting spawning surveys for spring Chinook and winter steelhead
• Sampling juvenile salmon, steelhead, and other fish species using rotary screw traps, trap nets, seines, and snorkeling methods
• Managing project data and assisting with preparation of reports
• Ensuring accurate recording, management, and transfer of data

Required Boater Education Certificate must be obtained through the Oregon State Marine Board within the first six months of appointment.

• Option 1: Three years of biological experience performing studies, research, or resource management activities in a fish or wildlife program.
• Option 2: A Bachelor’s degree in Fisheries or Wildlife Science or a closely-related field with at least 45 quarter (30 semester) hours of biological/ecological coursework.

• Experience collecting and recording data
• Experience training crew members on survey, tagging and sampling methods
• Boating experience with rafts, kayaks, and motorboats
• Data summary and analysis experience
• Experience managing databases
• Experience writing reports

• 11 paid holidays a year and a competitive benefits package
• Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon

• Represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and subject to collective bargaining agreement terms.
• Finalists are subject to criminal history and motor vehicle checks; adverse background may disqualify.
• Applicants will complete U.S. Department of Homeland Security I‑9 and ODFW participates in E‑Verify.
• Veterans and Oregon National Guard preference available; see Veterans Resources for details.

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.