Wildlife Technician (Fish and Wildlife Technician)

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

Job summary

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) seeks a Wildlife Technician (Fish and Wildlife Technician) in Enterprise, Oregon. Join a team dedicated to protecting and enhancing Oregon’s fish and wildlife and their habitats.

You will collaborate with district biologists, work independently or in teams on field and office tasks, and perform capture, sampling, and reporting in accordance with agency protocols. The role also involves public interactions with hunters and landowners.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Wildlife Technology or Agriculture or equivalent.
• Eighteen months of experience in care of livestock, agricultural research and experimentation, monitoring game or wildlife, or farming.
• Equivalency: higher degree with 45 quarter (30 semester) hours of biological/ecological coursework substitutes for the Associate’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with district biologist and assistant district biologist in Enterprise.
• Work independently or as part of a team on field and office tasks.
• Capture, chemically immobilize, sample and dispatch wildlife per agency protocols.
• Interact with hunters, landowners, and community members; coordinate with partner agencies.
• Prepare and deliver reports in written, verbal, and presentation formats.

Skills

Wildlife field operations

Animal handling & immobilization

Technical field equipment operation

Education

Associate's degree in Wildlife Technology or Agriculture

18 months of wildlife-related experience

Equivalency: 45 quarter/30 semester hours in biological coursework

Tools

4x4 vehicle operation

ATV operation

Telemetry units

Remote cameras

Capture equipment

Job description

Position Title
Wildlife Technician (Fish and Wildlife Technician)

Initial Posting Date
10/22/2026

Application Deadline
11/01/2026

Agency
Department of Fish and Wildlife

Salary Range
$3,798 - $5,193

Position Type
Employee

Position Title
Wildlife Technician (Fish and Wildlife Technician)

Join the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) and help fulfill our mission: To protect and enhance Oregon's fish and wildlife and their habitats for use and enjoyment by present and future generations.

As a Wildlife Technician (Fish and Wildlife Technician) in Enterprise, Oregon, you will:

• Collaborate with the district biologist and assistant district biologist at the Enterprise office.
• Work both independently and as part of a team to complete assigned field and office tasks.
• Capture, chemically immobilize, sample, and dispatch wildlife in compliance with agency protocols.
• Interact with the public, including hunters, landowners, and community members. Communicate and coordinate with partner agencies and NGOs on shared wildlife management projects.
• Prepare and deliver reports and updates in written, verbal, and presentation formats.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

This position requires the occasional use of a firearm and the successful completion of the All‑Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Safety Education Card certification, obtained through the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, within six months of appointment.

Minimum Qualifications

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Option 1: An Associate's degree in Wildlife Technology or Agriculture;

Option 2: Eighteen months of experience in the care of livestock, agricultural research and experimentation, monitoring game or wildlife, or farming. (Six months of fisheries or related habitat work experience will count toward this experience).

Equivalency Notes

A higher level degree in Wildlife Science, Agriculture, or a closely-related degree with at least 45 quarter (30 semester) hours of biological/ecological coursework will substitute for the Associate’s degree.

Desired Attributes

• Wildlife Field Operations & Survey Skills: experience conducting ground and aerial wildlife surveys; deploying and maintaining remote monitoring equipment; performing herd composition counts; and following established scientific protocols.
• Animal Handling, Capture, and Chemical Immobilization: experience capturing, immobilizing, sampling, or otherwise handling wildlife safely using both physical and chemical methods.
• Technical Field Equipment Operation & Maintenance: experience operating and maintaining 4x4 vehicles, ATVs, snowmachines, trailers, capture equipment, telemetry units, remote cameras, and related field gear.