CWD Biologist (Natural Resource Specialist 1)
About the role
This is a full time, seasonal position with an anticipated start date of September 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. (These are estimated dates. Length of season(s) may be shortened or extended depending on project needs, funding, or factors beyond the project’s control).
Responsibilities
- CWD database entry and data management/GIS mapping
- Public response to phone inquiries
- CWD sampling and collection of harvested and road-kill salvage cervid heads and carcasses
- Online hunter CWD results reporting
- Carcass disposal coordination
- Hunting season check station
- CWD sampling of carcasses
- Carcass disposal coordination
- Removal of targeted surveillance animals
- Public outreach and education
- CWD field equipment (truck, trailer, ATV) maintenance
- Conduct aerial and ground surveys for game species
- Wildlife capture
Requirements
- 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
- Three years of biological experience performing studies, research, or resource management activities in a fish or wildlife program
Qualifications
To be considered for this position, all applicants must meet one of the following options:
- Option 1: 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
- Option 2: Three years of biological experience performing studies, research, or resource management activities in a fish or wildlife program
Skills
Experience working in remote locations
ATV experience
Experience collecting biological samples
Experience collecting and recording data
Experience with wildlife biology and physiology
Outreach and education experience
Wildlife check station experience
Big game survey experience (ground and aerial)
Capture and handling experience
Benefits
The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.
This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified people to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill other vacancies as they occur.
The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect an additional 6.95%
Benefits Of Joining Our Team
- 11 paid holidays a year
- A competitive benefits package
- Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon
Application Details and Instructions
The job posting closes at 11:59 PM (PDT/PST) on the close date.
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Reasonable accommodation for interviews will be provided upon request to individuals with disabilities.
If you are experiencing difficulty applying for this position or have questions, please contact the ODFW Human Resources office at 503.947.6051
Finalists are subject to both a criminal history and motor vehicles check.
Adverse background and/or driving information may disqualify you from further consideration.
Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete the U.S. Department Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States.
ODFW participates in E-Verify.
ODFW is not able to support VISA sponsorships
Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources
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