Fish and Wildlife Technician (Ladd Marsh Wildlife Area Technician)

Initial Posting Date:

12/13/2024

Application Deadline:

12/26/2024

Agency:

Department of Fish and Wildlife

Salary Range:

$3,477 - $4,755

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Fish and Wildlife Technician (Ladd Marsh Wildlife Area Technician)

Job Description:

Make a Difference in Oregon's Natural Resources! 

Help the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife fulfill its mission: To protect and enhance Oregon's fish and wildlife and their habitats for use and enjoyment by present and future generations.

Note: this position will receive a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) increase of 6.55% which is not reflected in the salary listed in this posting. The effective date of the increase is January 1, 2025 for February 1, 2025 paychecks.

This is a full time, seasonal position with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) located at Ladd Marsh Wildlife Area near La Grande, OR.

This is a full time, seasonal position from approximately April 1, 2025 through October 31, 2025. (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).

Play a part in maintaining and enhancing wildlife habitat in Oregon!  

What you will do:
• Habitat Management: Plant and maintain food crops for wildlife. Monitor and control invasive plant species through the use of herbicides. Manage water levels in we