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)
Job Description:
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.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OREGON’S NATURAL RESOURCES!
Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today!
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.
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WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Minimum Qualifications
Option 1: An Associate's degree in Wildlife Technology or Agriculture;
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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.
Data Collection, Sample Management, and Reporting: experience collecting biological samples, maintaining data accuracy, managing sample shipments, conducting necropsies, and preparing clear written reports.
Partnership Building & Interagency Collaboration: experience working with federal/state agencies, NGOs, and the public, including hunters, agricultural producers, and partner organizations.
Firearms Use and Wildlife Dispatch/Euthanasia: experience using firearms safely for wildlife management activities, including dispatch/euthanasia.
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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