Wildlife Field Technician: Outdoor Impact and Collaboration

State of Oregon; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays a year

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

State of Oregon is seeking a Wildlife Technician (Fish and Wildlife Technician) in Enterprise, Oregon. You will collaborate with district biologists, perform field and office tasks, and handle wildlife sampling and dispatch according to agency protocols.

The role requires the ability to work independently or in teams, interact with hunters and landowners, and prepare clear reports. ATV safety and firearms use may be part of duties, with appropriate training provided.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Wildlife Technology or Agriculture, or 18 months experience in care of livestock, agricultural research or wildlife monitoring.
• Equivalency: higher degree with 45 quarter (30 semester) hours of biological coursework may substitute for the Associate’s degree.
• Ability to obtain ATV Safety Education Card within six months of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the district biologist and assistant district biologist at the Enterprise office.
• Work independently and in teams to complete field and office tasks.
• Capture, chemically immobilize, sample, and dispatch wildlife per agency protocols.
• Interact with the public, including hunters, landowners, and community members.
• Coordinate with partner agencies and NGOs on shared wildlife management projects.
• Prepare and deliver reports and updates in written, verbal, and presentation formats.

Skills

Wildlife handling

Field surveys

Data collection

Report writing

Interagency collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in Wildlife Technology or Agriculture

Tools

4x4 vehicle operation

ATV operation

Telemetry units

Remote cameras

Capture equipment

Job description

State of Oregon is seeking a Wildlife Technician (Fish and Wildlife Technician) in Enterprise, Oregon. You will collaborate with district biologists, perform field and office tasks, and handle wildlife sampling and dispatch according to agency protocols.

The role requires the ability to work independently or in teams, interact with hunters and landowners, and prepare clear reports. ATV safety and firearms use may be part of duties, with appropriate training provided.