Fisheries Biologist (Natural Resource Specialist 1)

Initial Posting Date:

11/03/2025

Application Deadline:

11/17/2025

Agency:

Department of Fish and Wildlife

Salary Range:

$4,409 - $6,123

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Fisheries Biologist (Natural Resource Specialist 1)

Job Description:

MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OREGON’S NATURAL RESOURCES!

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today!

As a Fisheries Biologist (Natural Resource Specialist 1) in John Day, Oregon, you will conduct field sampling, laboratory analysis, and data collection activities needed to carry out life history and natural production studies of salmon and steelhead in Northeast Oregon. Duties include:

• Use rotary screw traps, seining, snorkeling, and electrofishing to locate and collect juvenile salmon from streams throughout Northeast Oregon

• Tag juvenile salmon and steelhead with passive integrated transponder (PIT) tags and collect biological data

• Train technicians on field collection techniques and methods

• Follow, develop, and improve field protocols and sampling methods

• Enter data into computer databases

• Manage spreadsheet, database, and GIS models for data analysis

• Tabulate and summarize data in formats suitable for written and oral presentation

• Assist in writing draft sections of annual reports.

• Assist project leader in preparation of slides and graphics for presentation.

• Purchase and maintain field sampling equipment

• Operate drift boats and jet sleds

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 a Boater Education Certificate obtained through the Oregon State Marine Board within the first six months of appointment.

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Clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and desired attributes in your application materials. Your application materials will determine if you are selected to move forward in the selection process. Please include detailed work and education history.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Minimum Qualifications

Option 1: Three years of biological experience performing studies, research, or resource management activities in a fish or wildlife program.

-OR-

Option 2: 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.

Desired Attributes

• Experience collecting biological data

• Experience with rotary screw trap operation

• Data management experience

• Experience with snorkeling and electrofishing

• Boating experience

APPLICATION DETAILS AND INSTRUCTIONS

• 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.

• 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%

• This recruitment will be used to