Mule Deer Program Lead: Habitat, Data & Migration Strategies

State of Oregon; La Grande (OR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife seeks a Mule Deer Coordinator (Natural Resource Specialist 3) based in La Grande, OR, to implement the Mule Deer Management Plan and serve as the technical expert for mule deer management. This role coordinates across Wildlife Division, Habitat Division, and district biologists to align surveys, data collection, and habitat decisions.

Responsibilities include leading population monitoring, data analysis, and habitat guidance, while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Six years of biological experience in fish or wildlife program.
• One year at technical/professional level in data analysis, investigations, or coordinating projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Fisheries or Wildlife Science + three years of related experience (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Oversee implementation of mule deer plan strategies.
• Monitor plan progress; provide status updates to Wildlife Division and Commission.
• Guide mule deer data collection and analyses; determine annual region capture needs.
• Lead mule deer population monitoring; develop and implement population models.
• Coordinate district survey efforts and data collection.
• Integrate mule deer habitat needs into land use decisions.

Skills

Wildlife mgmt

Statistical modeling

Collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's in Fisheries/Wildlife

Job description

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife seeks a Mule Deer Coordinator (Natural Resource Specialist 3) based in La Grande, OR, to implement the Mule Deer Management Plan and serve as the technical expert for mule deer management. This role coordinates across Wildlife Division, Habitat Division, and district biologists to align surveys, data collection, and habitat decisions.

Responsibilities include leading population monitoring, data analysis, and habitat guidance, while collaborating with