Waterfowl Population Assessor; Biological Science Assistant

Position Information

Initial Posting Date: 02/25/2026

Final date to receive applications: 03/11/2026

Agency: Department of Fish and Wildlife

Salary Range: $3,515 - $4,124

Position Type: Employee

Position Title: Waterfowl Population Assessor (Biological Science Assistant)

Season: July 1, 2026 – October 31, 2026 (seasonal)

Housing: Onsite one person bunkhouse will be provided.

(These are estimated dates. Length of season(s) may be shortened or extended depending on project needs, funding, or factors beyond the project’s control).

As a Waterfowl Population Assessor (Biological Science Assistant) in Summer Lake, Oregon, you will:

• Capture, identify, and band migratory game bird species
• Monitor movements
• Record population information for waterfowl species
• Monitor population status to support harvest management decisions
• Buildings, grounds, and facilities maintenance
• Habitat maintenance and management

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 acquiring an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Safety Education Card obtained through the Oregon State Parks and Recreation Department within the first thirty days of appointment.

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Clearly describe how you meet the desired attributes in your application materials. Your application materials will determine if you are selected to move forward in the selection process. Please include detailed work and education history.

Minimum qualifications are not established for this position; however, we are seeking applicants with the following experience or skills. Preference for interviews may be given to candidates with these skills and background:

• Experience capturing and handling wildlife
• Experience collecting and recording field data
• Banding experience
• ATV experience
• Anyone who has or is in pursuit of a Fisheries or Wildlife Science degree or related degree in biological/ecological sciences

• Questions about the positions? Please contact jason.a.journeygon.gov
• 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 related to the position. We cannot accept any additional application materials submitted after the Final date to receive applications.
• 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.
• 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%.
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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 veterans’ preference immediately following your submittal. These questions are necessary to complete the application process.
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