Denman Wildlife Area Senior (Fish and Wildlife Technician Senior)

Initial Posting Date:
10/09/2026
Application Deadline:
10/18/2026
Agency:
Department of Fish and Wildlife
Salary Range:
$4,124 - $5,714
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Denman Wildlife Area Senior (Fish and Wildlife Technician Senior)
Job Description:
MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OREGON’S NATURAL RESOURCES!
Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today!
As a Denman Wildlife Area Senior (Fish and Wildlife Technician Senior), at Denman Wildlife Area in Central Point, Oregon, you will assist in the management of the Denman Wildlife Area, the goals of which are to preserve and enhance habitats for all fish and wildlife species and provide outdoor recreational and educational opportunities for the public. The employee in this position acts as technical lead, assigns work to volunteers, designs, constructs and maintains new and existing facilities and structures, implements, farming and habitat improvement activities, maintains and operates vehicles, heavy equipment, implements, power and hand tools.
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 occasional use of a firearm. The successful candidate is required to obtain an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Safety Education Card through the Oregon State Parks and Recreation Department, a Public Pesticide Applicator’s License (PPAL), and a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within the first six months of appointment.
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WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Minimum Qualifications
Option 1: An Associate’s degree in Wildlife Technology or Agriculture AND two years and six months of wildlife experience in a wildlife program. (Twelve months of fisheries or related habitat work experience will count toward this experience);
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Option 2: A Bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Science, Agriculture, or a closely-related Bachelor’s degree with at least 45 quarter (30 semester) hours of biological/ecological coursework AND one year of wildlife experience in a wildlife program. (Six months of fisheries or related habitat work experience will count toward this experience)
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Option 3: Eighteen months of experience in the care of livestock, agricultural research and experimentation, monitoring game or wildlife, or farming and two years AND six months of wildlife experience in a wildlife program. (Two years of fisheries or related habitat work experience will count toward this experience)
Desired Attributes
Habitat and land management experience
Experience operating and maintenance of farm equipment (backhoe, tractors, skid steer, dozer, etc.), shop equipment (table saw, drill press, etc.), power tools (skill saw, drills, chainsaws, etc.) and various hand tools.
Field data collection experience
Leadership and volunteer coordination experience
Facility maintenance experience (general carpentry, painting, inspecting buildings and fixtures.)
Experience using applications such as Survey123 and FieldMaps for data entry and summary reports
Pesticide use and application experience
Experience working with the public (hunters, sharecroppers, landowners, schools, etc.) regarding education and/or regulations.
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 establish a list of qualified people to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill other vacancies as they occur
State of Oregon Employees, must apply through their employee Workday account.
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