Assistant District Fish Biologist; Natural Resource Specialist

Overview

Initial Posting Date: 01/27/2026. Final date to receive applications: 02/05/2026. Agency:
Department of Fish and Wildlife. Salary Range: $4,622 - $7,070. Position Type:
Employee.

Position Title:

Assistant District Fish Biologist (Natural Resource Specialist
2).

As an Assistant District Fish Biologist (Natural Resource Specialist
2) in Newport, Oregon, you will assist the District Fish Biologist by planning, assigning and coordinating research and management projects of specific aspects of Fish and Wildlife resources or technology on the Midcoast.

Duties include:

• Assigning tasks to employees and volunteers participating in various projects
• Collecting and summarizing data, writing reports and making management decision recommendations
• Operating and maintaining adult fish traps throughout the district
• Protecting aquatic and riparian habitat within the district by frequent field investigations of land use operations
• Recommending to various regulating agencies and private landowners how they might minimize, mitigate, or eliminate damage to the fish resource
• Identifying and developing habitat improvement and public access projects
• Frequently providing information to angling groups, organizations and the public in general regarding the agency's total fish and wildlife programs, angling regulations, activities and related topics

The statements above describe the general nature and level of work and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required. This position requires a Hazardous Waste Operations Emergency Response training certification (HAZWOPER), a Boater Education Certificate obtained through the Oregon State Marine Board, and an ATV Safety Card within the first six months of appointment. For a full review of the position details, duties and working conditions, .

Option 1:
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 in a fish or wildlife program.

• OR

Option 2:
One year biological experience 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 in Fisheries or Wildlife Science, or related Master’s degree in biological/ecological sciences;

• OR

Option 3:
Doctorate degree in Fisheries or Wildlife Science, or related Doctorate in biological/ecological sciences.

Note:

Applicants with Master’s or Doctorate work experience from internships or similar programs may receive credit for that work experience. Education and applicable experience may count toward minimum qualifications separately and together.

• Experience with salmonid life history and habitat requirements
• Experience with habitat assessment and restoration techniques
• Experience training others in collection of fish and habitat data in the field
• Experience with streamflow assessments and fish habitat-flow based analyses
• Experience collaborating on projects with private landowners, other agencies, and Tribal partnerships
• Experience with frequent public interaction and representing agency decisions, policies, and regulations
• Experience with fish hatchery management techniques, propagation, stocking, and brood stock collection
• Experience with state and federal land use and water laws and policies as they apply to fish populations and habitat
• Experience using power tools and conducting trap site maintenance and upkeep

• Your application helps determine your starting salary. Be sure it accurately reflects your skills, experience, and education. We cannot accept additional materials after the deadline.
• The State of Oregon does not request or require age, date of birth, or attendance dates during the application process.
• This recruitment will establish a list…