Initial Posting Date: 12/03/2024
Application Deadline:12/17/2024
Agency:Department of Fish and Wildlife
Salary Range:$4,338 - $6,635
Position Type:Employee
Position Title:Natural Resource Specialist 2 (Beaver Conservation Biologist )
Job Description:MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OREGON'S NATURAL RESOURCES! Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today!As a Natural Resource Specialist 2 - Beaver Conservation Biologist in Newport, Oregon, you will respond to beaver conflict complaints with private landowners to provide various solutions such as advice with non-lethal techniques, consideration of potential relocation opportunities, and documentation of lethal removal actions for immediate infrastructure threats. These duties are prioritized on forestland ownerships throughout the Coast Range tributaries draining westerly. Duties include:
- Beaver habitat restoration
- Beaver damage field response
- Beaver research, monitoring and evaluation
- Conduct public outreach
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- Requires operating vehicles with manual or automatic transmissions and 4-wheel drive vehicles during the day or at night, occasionally pulling a boat or other type of trailer
- Work and drive in remote locations on adverse terrain in sometimes inclement weather
- Requires physical ability to travel, on foot, in all types of terrain and weather, sometimes for long distances
- Occasional work in aircraft, such as helicopters.
- Work many weekends, holidays and evenings, including unusual hours
- Respond to emergency environmental problems, such as chemical spills
- May involve contact with irate landowners/public/hunters/anglers
- This position requires annual first aid/CPR training and certification
- This position requires Wildlife Capture and Immobilization Training every three years
- This position requires Firearm Safety Training (Hunter Ed, Firearm Safety)
- 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.
- 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
Within the first six months of employment this position requires:
- Boater Education Card obtained through the Oregon State Marine Board
- Hazardous Waste Operations Emergency Response training certification (HAZWOPER) to respond to hazardous material spill events
- All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Safety Education Card for on-the-job use of quads and three-wheeled ATVs (Class 1 ATVs) obtained through the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FORMinimum Qualifications Two years of biological experience performing studies, research, or resource management activities in a fish or wildlife program
that included one year of at least two of the following: gathering data, analyzing data, or preparing reports,
and 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;
or three additional years of biological experience performing studies, research, or resource management activities in a fish or wildlife program;
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OR-One year biological experience performing studies, research, or resource management activities in a fish or wildlife program
that included at least two of the following: gathering data, analyzing data, or preparing reports,
and a Master's degree Fisheries or Wildlife Science, or a closely related Master's degree in biological/ecological sciences;
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OR-A Doctorate degree in Fisheries or Wildlife Science, or a closely related Doctorate degree in biological/ecological sciences.
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 developing and implementing protocols (Hunting, Trapping, Habitat Restoration)
- Experience working with diverse user groups including private landowners, recreational trappers, hunters, conservation groups, public landowners, and the general public
- Conflict resolution experience
- Experience driving pickup safely on private/public gravel, paved roads during adverse weather conditions
- Experience working independently and, on a team, with diverse individuals.
- Experience handling multiple competing priorities and deadlines.
- Experience working outdoors in adverse conditions and topography
- Experience implementing rules and policies with wildlife users
APPLICATION DETAILS AND INSTRUCTIONS- 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%.
- Please ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date.
- 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).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. Only those individuals who most closely match the requested skills will be invited to an interview.
- If you are using education to qualify, 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). 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.
- State of Oregon Employees, must apply through their employee Workday account.
- 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.
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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.BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAMODFW 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.
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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.
Additional benefits include 11 paid holidays a year and a competitive benefits package.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION- Finalists will be subject to both a criminal history and motor vehicles check. Driving is required for all positions. Adverse background and/or driving information may disqualify you from further consideration. 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.
- Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards.
- If you are having trouble applying for this position or have questions, please contact the ODFW Human Resources office at 503.947.6051.
- Reasonable accommodations for interviews will be provided upon request to individuals with disabilities.
- 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.
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