Deadline: Sun, 04/21/2024 - 12:00pm Employer: ODFW Job Field: Fisheries Forestry Water and Soil Resources Wildlife Job Type: Full Time Location: Oregon Location Detail: Portland, Oregon Job Description: Make a Difference in Oregon's Natural Resources! Help the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) fulfill its mission: To protect and enhance Oregon's fish and wildlife and their habitats for use and enjoyment by present and future generations. This full time, permanent Natural Resource Specialist 2 position works out of the Sauvie Island Wildlife Area near Portland, OR, and assists in wildlife population monitoring and management within Multnomah, Clackamas, Marion, Polk, Washington, and Columbia Counties. Are you passionate about working to benefit wildlife populations and their habitats? This could be the position you have been looking for! This position will assist District Wildlife Biologists in conducting and implementing the wildlife program within the North Willamette Watershed District. This position conducts necessary wildlife management activities which include wildlife population monitoring, human-wildlife conflict management, habitat protection, disease surveillance, and engagement with public, private landowners, tribal, state, and federal partners. If you enjoy the outdoors, Oregon is the place for you. We have glaciated mountain peaks to the east, the Pacific Ocean to the west, and the massive Columbia River Gorge to the north. More than 50% of Oregon is public land, meaning you can take advantage of numerous outdoor recreation activities including fishing 365 days a year, hiking, rafting, and a wide variety of hunting opportunities. To learn more about the department, the work we do, and see our beautiful state, view the following video at https://youtu.be/8CjDPiPMGAk Qualifications: Two years of biological experience performing studies, research, or resource management activities in a fish or wildlife program that included one year of at least two of the following: gathering data, analyzing data, or preparing reports, and 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 three additional years of biological experience performing studies, research, or resource management activities in a fish or wildlife program; OR One year biological experience performing studies, research, or resource management activities in a fish or wildlife program that included at least two of the following: gathering data, analyzing data, or preparing reports, and a Master's degree Fisheries or Wildlife Science, or a closely related Master’s degree in biological/ecological sciences; OR A Doctorate degree in Fisheries or Wildlife Science, or a closely related Doctorate degree in biological/ecological sciences. 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. Salary: $4,338 - $6,635 How to Apply: Attach a resume. Your submitted resume must include dates (MM/YYYY) for each employer. Attach a cover letter. Please attach a cover letter with your response to the following two (2) prompts: Why are you well suited to an Assistant District Wildlife Biologist role in the region that includes the Portland metropolitan area and how will this position help you attain your career goals? Describe your relevant experience managing and conducting wildlife population surveys, addressing human-wildlife conflict, managing wildlife populations, and/or providing proactive outreach/education to diverse audiences. Complete questionnaire. Answer the checkbox-style questions before submitting your application. https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Portland--ODFW--Sauvie-Island-Wildlife-Area/Natural-Resource-Specialist-2--Assistant-District-Biologist-_REQ-151233
