Initial Posting Date:

02/10/2026

Application Deadline:

03/02/2026

Agency:

Department of Fish and Wildlife

Salary Range:

$5,458 - $8,352

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Natural Resource Specialist 3 (Wildlife Integrity Coordinator)

Job Description:

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.

We are hiring for one full-time, permanent position located in Salem, Oregon.

What you will do:

In this role, you will lead Oregon’s Wildlife Integrity Program to protect native species by managing invasive threats, shaping statewide strategies, and promoting public awareness and reporting. Responsibilities include coordinating early detection and rapid response for invasive species, developing policies and strategies to maintain wildlife integrity, and providing expertise to stakeholders and the public. More specifically, this position will:

• Develop and coordinate goals, objectives, strategies and procedures for non-native species impacts and ensuring wildlife integrity . Evaluate and recommend policy and rule changes necessary to improve the Wildlife Integrity Program. Lead and coordinate the approval of special permits to possess, import, buy, sell, exchange and transport “prohibited species”.

• Provide technical support on all issues concerning invasive species prevention, detection, control and/or eradication as outlined in Oregon’s State Wildlife Action Plan. Ensure department staff are kept informed of current developments relating to nonnative and invasive species.

• Serve on statewide and inter-state work groups associated with invasive species prevention and management.

This position will also require an ATV Safety Education Card (to be obtained within first 6 months of hire), occasional use of a firearm, and occasional use of a state-issued credit card (SPOTS), for work-related purchases.

For a full review of the position details, duties, and working conditions, please review the position description located here.

What we are looking for:

Minimum Qualifications:

In order to be considered, 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: 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, and three additional 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 3: A Master's degree in Fisheries or Wildlife Science or a closely-related Master's degree in biological/ecological sciences will substitute for up to one year of the required experience.
• Option 4: A Doctorate degree in Fisheries or Wildlife Science or a closely-related Doctorate degree in biological/ecological sciences will 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:

• Experience in wildlife species management (ornithology, mammalogy, herpetology).
• Experience working with, and knowledge of, invasive species to the Pacific Northwest area.
• Excellent writing skills and the ability to work with a variety of constituents.
• Ability to organize projects and make oral presentations to the Commission and the public.
• Familiarity with administrative rules and the rulemaking process.
• Basic working knowledge of computers.

Application Details and Instructions

• Your application helps determine your starting salary. Be sure it accurately and thoroughly reflects your skills, experience, and education even if you don’t believe it directly relates to the position. We cannot accept any additional application materials submitted after the application deadline.
• 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.
• 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.
• Please save a copy of this job announcement for reference, as it is not available for you to view after the announcement deadline.
• 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%.
• Reasonable accommodations 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 veterans’ preference immediately following your submittal. These questions are necessary to complete the application process.
• First time applying to the State of Oregon? Consider utilizing a WorkSource Oregon Resource event!
• If you are experiencing difficulty applying for this position or have questions, please contact the ODFW Human Resources office at 503-947-6051.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

The Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is dedicated to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce as we strive to represent and better serve our neighboring communities. Our most important asset is our employees, and each person brings unique, different, and important contributions to the workplace and community we serve. With Oregon’s changing demographics, a workforce that reflects this change will make us stronger and create an opportunity for better decision making.

Additional benefits include:

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package.
• Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.
• Get There - Oregon’s easy-to-use carpool matching tool and trip planner.

Additional Details:

• The employee in this position will be represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and will be subject to all terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement. Pay and benefits on all job listings may change without notice.
• Finalists are subject to both a criminal history and motor vehicles check. Driving is required for this position. Adverse background and/or driving information may disqualify you from further consideration.
• Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete the U.S. Department Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. ODFW participates in E-Verify. ODFW is not able to support VISA sponsorships.
• Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources.

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The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer