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We are hiring for one full-time, permanent position located at the in Portland, Oregon.

What you will do:

In this role, you will lead and coordinate wildlife management efforts, oversee the collection of key biological and habitat data, and develop strategies to support both consumptive and non‑consumptive wildlife use. You will also serve as a trusted technical resource for landowners, partner agencies, and the public—helping guide decisions that sustain healthy wildlife populations and resilient habitats across the Coast Range Unit.

Note: This position requires the successful candidate to have or obtain a Hazardous Waste Operations; Emergency Response training certification (HAZWOPER) to respond to hazardous material spill events, a Boater Education card, an All-terrain Vehicle (ATV) Safety Education card, and occasional firearms use.

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.

Clearly describe how you meet the desired attributes in your application materials. We cannot accept additional application materials after the application deadline. These materials determine whether you move forward in the selection process and help establish your starting salary. Be sure your work and education history is accurate, thorough, and fully reflects your skills and experience, even if they do not seem directly related to the position. Click here to learn more about and What You Need to Know to Get the Job

What we are looking for:

Minimum Qualifications:

To be considered for this position, all applicants must meet one of the following options:

• Option 1: Six years of biological experience performing studies, research, or resource management activities in a fish or wildlife program. At least one year of the experience must be at a technical or professional level performing activities in a fish or wildlife program such as researching and analyzing data, conducting investigations, applying pertinent laws and regulations, or coordinating and monitoring project activities

• Option 2: Three years of biological experience performing studies, research, or resource management activities in a fish or wildlife program. At least one year of the experience must be at a technical or professional level performing activities in a fish or wildlife program such as researching and analyzing data, conducting investigations, applying pertinent laws and regulations, or coordinating and monitoring project activities; ANDA 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

Equivalencies:

A Master's degree inFisheries or Wildlife Science or a closely-related Master's degreein biological/ecological sciences will substitute for up to one year of the required experience.

A Doctorate degree in Fisheries or Wildlife Science or a closely-relatedDoctorate degreein biological/ecological scienceswill substitute for up to two years of the required experience.

Note: Applicants who have obtained a Master's degree or Doctorate that included work experience from an internship, work/study, thesis, or similar program may list this experience in their application to receive credit for the work experience. The Master's degree/Doctorate and applicable work experience will be considered separately and both the education and applicable experience may count toward minimum qualifications.

Desired Attributes:

• Effective communication skills, with experience engaging respectfully and professionally in public settings.

• Experience providing leadership, supporting colleagues, and building a high-functioning team.

• Experience building positive relationships and working collaboratively with wildlife constituent groups, landowners, and partner agencies.

• Experience and desire to engage with diverse and historically underserved communities in natural resources management.

• Knowledge and experience managing wildlife harvest and setting hunting season.

• Experience collecting and analyzing biological data to inform wildlife management decisions.

• Experience helping the public resolve wildlife damage and public safety situations.

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 account.

• Please save a copy of this job announcement for reference, as it is not available for you to view after the announcement deadline

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• Reasonable accommodation for interviews will be provided upon request to individuals with disabilities

• The job posting closes at 11:59 PM (PDT/PST) on the close date. After you submit your application, be sure to respond to the two questionnaires relating to public records requests and veterans27 preference immediately following your submittal. These questions are necessary to complete the application process

• If you are experiencing difficulty applying for this position or have questions, please call [redacted] and ask to speak to a recruiter

BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM

Additional benefits include:

• 11 paid holidays a year and a

• Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• The employee in this position will be represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and will be subject to allterms and conditionsof the collective bargaining agreement. Pay and benefits on all job listings may change without notice.

• Finalistsare subject to both acriminal history and motor vehicles check. Driving is required for this position. Adverse background and/or driving information may disqualify you from further consideration.

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