Initial Posting Date:

08/23/2024

Application Deadline:

09/04/2024

Agency:

Department of Fish and Wildlife

Salary Range:

$3,477 - $4,755

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Fish and Wildlife Technician (Mule Deer Research Technician) Underfill Option - Limited Duration/Job Rotation

Job Description:

MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OREGON’S NATURAL RESOURCES!

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.

If you are passionate about natural resources, we invite you to join our team and assist with furthering ODFW’s mission by partnering with communities and sharing how our work has a positive effect on Oregon’s fish, wildlife, and their habitats.

The goal of this recruitment is to fill the position at the Fish & Wildlife Technician (FWT) level. However, we encourage candidates to apply for the Fish & Wildlife Technician Entry level ($3,218 - $3,948/mo.) as the department may consider under-filling the position.

This full-time, limited duration position is located in Lakeview and is expected to last through June 30, 2025.

We will also consider a Job Rotation for current, regular status employees of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife in good standing in a permanent or limited duration position (not temporary or seasonal) that is expected to continue through at least June 30, 2025. Please attach approval from your current manager to be considered for this job rotation in the resume/cover letter section of your application.

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.

To learn more about the agency and the work we do, view the following video at https://myodfw.com/about

If you enjoy the outdoors, Oregon is the place for you. We have glaciated mountain peaks to the east, the Pacific Ocean to the west and the massive Columbia River Gorge to the north. You can fish 365 days a year, and there is hunting for big game, waterfowl, and game birds. The Oregon coast attracts thousands of people who clam, crab and fish in the ocean for halibut, salmon, and tuna. The outdoor opportunities are endless when it comes to fish and wildlife in Oregon! Oregon is known for their vineyards, breweries, and adventures for the whole family to enjoy. To learn more about the department, the work we do, and see our beautiful state, view the following video at https://youtu.be/8CjDPiPMGAk

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Conduct field work activities for data collection, including capture mule deer from helicopters, capture mule deer neonates, conduct mortality investigations of dead deer, capture coyotes, cougars, and black bears, conduct aerial telemetry flights, collect biological samples, assist with identification of suitable capture locations, and interact with landowners to access private property.

• Maintain project equipment and order supplies necessary for conducting the research project, including ordering chemical immobilization drugs, maintaining ATVs and snowmobiles. Data management and entry including enter data from capture records into an electronic database and enter other data from paper forms into databases.

• Coordination and Administration tasks, such as: attend mandatory Agency trainings and pursue professional development opportunities. Assist with other data collection efforts such as deploy camera traps, and assist with vegetation sampling.

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.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This job requires working at a computer to enter, compile, summarize, and manage data and send electronic correspondence. Office work may require long periods of standing or sitting and frequent bending or stooping.

• Employee is required to lift and carry materials.

• This position requires occasional use of a firearm and munitions to deliver immobilization drugs and projecting nets for wildlife capture, euthanizing injured or sick wildlife, killing or hazing nuisance animals and birds, collecting animals for research or other studies, and protection from dangerous animals in close quarters. The intended use does not include physical force, personal protection, or personal use. The successful candidate will be subject to a criminal history background check with fingerprinting to verify s/he may legally possess a firearm and munitions before being hired into this position, and the employee will be subject to annual checks during employment. Training must be taken prior to using or transporting a firearm.

• Job requires being able to conduct aerial telemetry flights to locate radio collared animals.

• Employee will work with other people and trap mule deer, elk and cougars and other wildlife.

• Office work may require long periods of standing or sitting and frequent bending or stooping.

• Oregon driver's license and good driving record are required. Job requires maintaining a valid driver’s license and good driving records.

• This position requires an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Safety Education Card for on-the-job use of ATVs (Class 1 ATVs) obtained through the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. Holder of this position must be able to navigate across rough terrain in varying field and weather conditions in summer and winter using pickup trucks, all terrain vehicles in summer and snow mobiles in winter.

• The duties of this position may include the use of a SPOTS Card for work-related purchases as a benefit to the agency. Prior to being issued a SPOTS Card the employee must meet all necessary requirements in accordance with ODFW Policy ASD_250_03-SPOTS, including completing the ODFW SPOTS Card training. Continued eligibility to possess and use a SPOTS Card requires that the holder remain in full compliance with ODFW Policy ASD_250_03_SPOTS. The successful candidate will be subject to a criminal history background check with fingerprinting and will be subject to annual checks during employment.

• This position requires a flexible work schedule that varies in the number of hours worked on a daily basis, but not necessarily each day, or a work schedule in which the starting and stopping times vary on a daily basis, but not necessarily each day, and does not exceed forty (40) hours in a workweek. Work exceeding 40 hours per week requires prior approval by the supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Fish and Wildlife Technician ($3477 - $4755):

An Associate's degree in Wildlife Technology or Agriculture;

-OR-
Eighteen months of experience in the care of livestock, agricultural research and experimentation, monitoring game or wildlife, or farming. (six months of fisheries, fish culture, fish screens, or related habitat work experience will count toward this experience).

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.

Fish and Wildlife Technician Entry Option ($3218 - $3948):

Minimum qualifications are not established for this classification (there are no minimum qualifications). Previous related experience is desirable.

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Proficient in use of computers and electronic devices for data collection and management.
  Demonstrated experience in the capture and restraint or drug immobilization of wild animals.

• Experience using ATVs and snowmobiles on and off trails.

• Experience using 4x4 vehicles on roads in inclement conditions including mud and snow.

• Experience towing trailers with vehicles.

• Experience ordering, maintaining, and inventorying project equipment.

• Experience collecting and recording data as part of research or monitoring projects.

• Experience and ability to make presentations to public and professional groups on purpose and results of research.

• Experience using Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and Access.

• Experience conducting aerial telemetry flights to locate radio collared animals, navigate using GPS receivers, and be able to use other electronic equipment as needed to meet research objectives.

• Experience conducting field work under a variety of weather conditions ranging from cold in winter to heat in summer.

CRIMINAL RECORDS/DMV CHECK:

Applicants are subject to both a criminal history and motor vehicles check. Driving is required for all positions. Out-of-state finalists will be required to present a current certified driving record for review to be considered for the position. Be prepared to obtain as soon as possible. You are expected to provide the out-of-state certified driving record before an offer can be made unless extenuating circumstances exist. 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 of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. ODFW participates in E-Verify. ODFW is unable to support VISA sponsorships.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Your answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by your resume or the "Job History" section in your application or you may not be considered for this position. You may be disqualified if your experience listed in your resume, or the “Job History” section does not include information used to: 1) meet the minimum qualifications of the job and 2) back up your answers to the supplemental questions. If any of the positions listed in your application are part time or seasonal, be sure to include the dates you worked (month and year) and the average amount of hours worked per week in the duties section. Only those individuals who most closely match the requested skills will be invited to an interview.

Note: You will be required to provide a copy of your official or unofficial transcripts (online transcripts are acceptable) during the selection process that show your name, the name/address of the institution, coursework with passing grades, and degree conferred (including date), if you are using education to qualify. Transcripts and cover letters can be attached to your application in the Resume/CV/Cover Letter attachments field when you apply. Cover letters may not be reviewed unless it is stated as a requirement in the job posting.

For helpful tips on filling out your job history, responding to the supplemental questions, and submitting your application, click here

External Applicants (Non-State of Oregon Employees): If you would like to retain a copy of this job posting, please print a copy before submitting your application. Once the job posting has closed, you will not be able to access the posting.

Internal Applicants: The contact information that is prefilled on your application is typically your work email and work phone number. Be sure to check your state email and Workday notifications for your status regarding the recruitment process. If you are away from the office or unable to check your state email account for an extended period, contact the HR Recruitment Unit and the hiring manager to let them know your personal email and phone number where you can be contacted. This will help to ensure you do not miss out on any correspondence that may be related to an interview. If you apply for a position as an internal applicant and then terminate while the recruitment is still in process, contact the Recruitment Unit to have your contact information updated.

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.

Veterans: If you are an eligible veteran and you meet the qualifications, veterans' preference points will be added to your score. For more information on veterans' preference points visit Veteran Resources Please do not attach veteran documentation to your initial application. After you have applied, you will be sent a task in your Workday account to provide your veteran documentation at that time.

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.

Reasonable accommodations for interviews will be provided upon request to individuals with disabilities. If you are having trouble applying for this position or have questions, please contact the ODFW Human Resources office at 503.947.6051.

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.

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More information about our agency can be found on our social media accounts and at myodfw.com and http://www.dfw.state.or.us/

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