Wildlife Biologist & Resource Management Lead

State of Oregon; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 61,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays a year

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

The State of Oregon's Department of Fish and Wildlife seeks a Wildlife Biologist (Natural Resource Specialist 3) in Charleston, OR to lead the wildlife management program in the western Umpqua watershed. This role directs field activities and ensures statewide directions are implemented, supervising one FTE and coordinating with partners.

You will conduct wildlife population inventories, planning, damage control and habitat protection, while engaging with public, landowners, and land managers.

Qualifications

• Six years of biological experience in fish or wildlife programs or a Bachelor’s degree with three years of related experience.
• Experience in coordinating and monitoring project activities and applying laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Direct and conduct the wildlife management program in the western Umpqua watershed district.
• Oversee field activities including wildlife population inventories and habitat protection.
• Coordinate with public, landowners, and state/federal land managers to implement statewide direction.

Skills

Wildlife biology

Data analysis

Database skills

Public stakeholder engagement

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fisheries or Wildlife Science

Tools

GIS software

GPS

Job description

The State of Oregon's Department of Fish and Wildlife seeks a Wildlife Biologist (Natural Resource Specialist 3) in Charleston, OR to lead the wildlife management program in the western Umpqua watershed. This role directs field activities and ensures statewide directions are implemented, supervising one FTE and coordinating with partners.

You will conduct wildlife population inventories, planning, damage control and habitat protection, while engaging with public, landowners, and land managers.