Make a Difference in Oregon’s Natural Resources!

ODFW Mission: To protect and enhance Oregon’s fish and wildlife and their habitats for use and enjoyment by present and future generations.

• This position is with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife located in Pendleton.

• 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 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 postings may change without notice.

• You must submit your application online. Paper applications will not be accepted.

• Assist with habitat restoration and improvement projects such as wetland development, big game winter range, planting wildlife food and cover crops, noxious weed control and planting trees and shrubs. Operate, maintain and repair a variety of farm equipment with implements and heavy construction equipment.

• Assist with day to day and seasonal operations, including but not limited to farming activities, irrigation of wildlife crops, fences, vegetation control (i.e. mowing, spraying, burning), maintenance of water developments,  operate and maintain a variety of hand and power tools, fabrication using metal and wood to provide needed items for wildlife habitat improvement and/or development projects.

• Assist with activities such as lay down, repair and stand up fences to control cattle use and/or trespass on wildlife areas. Rebuild and repair fences to mark established boundaries.

• Complete required reports such as daily activity logs, mileage reports, monthly reports and special reports as requested.

• Perform preventative or corrective maintenance and/or repairs on buildings, equipment, and grounds using a variety of hand and power tools and equipment. Install wildlife area boundary and informational signs when and where appropriate. Pick up and dispose of litter and maintain parking areas. Build, install, repair and check for use of avian next boxes.

• Assist with the monitoring of forage use by wildlife and domestic livestock. Observe, records and report conditions that affect wildlife habitat.

• Provide information to the public about facilities, hunting seasons and wildlife area operations. Speak before school classes and organizations or other groups about department programs, policies and procedures or explaining fish and wildlife laws, rules, policies and procedures to the public.

• Conduct census of big game and other wildlife on department administered land.

Working Conditions

• Frequent exposure to adverse weather conditions while conducting work outdoors. Occasionally required to walk long distances, ride horseback and carry tools and supplies to some remote work sites.

• Frequent travel in remote areas, often involving overnight stays.

• Requires maintenance and construction work in and around water.

• Frequent handling and application of pesticides.

• Frequent use of trucks, ATVs and farming/construction equipment, hand and power tools, including welders.

• Frequent lifting up to 50 pounds of construction materials, or more with assistance.

• Frequently performs duties independently or with minimal supervision.

• 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.

• This position requires an 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, accessible at the following website: www.rideatvoregon.org/. If the selected applicant does not possess this certification, s/he must obtain it within six months of hire as a condition of continued employment.

• This position requires the possession of a Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL). On your application, be sure to indicate in the Certificates & Licenses section if you have a CDL. If the selected applicant does not possess a CDL, s/he is required to obtain this license within six months of hire and must retain it as a condition of continued employment in this position. The department does not pay the cost for the CDL or for physicals (Employee’s PEBB medical insurance would cover the physical exam) required to hold a CDL. Pursuant to the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 and Federal Highway Administration regulations, candidates must successfully pass an alcohol/controlled substance test before being hired into this position. Additionally, employees required to hold a CDL will be subject to random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return-to-duty, and follow-up alcohol/controlled substance testing as a condition of employment.

• This position requires the possession of a Public Pesticide Applicator’s License (PPAL). On your application, be sure to indicate in the Certificates & Licenses section if you have a PPAL. If the selected applicant does not possess a PPAL, s/he must obtain within six months of hire as a condition of continued employment.

• This position requires occasional use of a firearm 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 successful candidate will be subject to an initial criminal history background check with fingerprinting to verify s/he may legally possess a firearm before using a firearm, and will be subject to annual criminal history checks thereafter. Continued employment is contingent upon passing the criminal history background check.

NOTE: You must have a valid driver license and an acceptable driving record.
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife will check driving records for in-state finalists. Out-of-state finalists will be required to present a current driving record for review.

NOTE: 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.

• 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.

Note: Your application materials must clearly describe how you meet these qualifications. Answers to the supplemental questions must be supported in the “Work Experience” section of your Oregon E-Recruit application.

Note: You are strongly encouraged to attach a copy of all transcripts (if education is required to qualify) in order to receive credit for college degrees or coursework. If your transcripts are not attached, you will be required to provide a copy of your official or original 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) to validate education, if necessary.

Requested Skills

Preference will be given to applicants with experience:
• Knowledge of biological science about mammals and birds
• Conducting wildlife habitat restoration
• Operating irrigation and farming equipment
• Using power equipment
• Conducting wildlife species surveys and monitoring
• Using GIS software
• Collecting and recording data
• Identifying plants
• Contacting hunters and collecting harvest information

Resumes will not replace the completed “Work Experience” section in your online application. You may be disqualified if your work experience 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.

Only complete applications will be considered. Be sure to answer all supplemental questions and attach all required documents. Late submissions will not be accepted. If you need assistance with adding attachments to your profile or to a specific job posting please go to www.oregonjobs.org and click on frequently asked questions under Resources. This quick help guide can be found under Application Process – Completing and Submitting an Application (bullet about half way down).

Note: A resume (text or attached) will not be reviewed for work experience unless stated in the job posting that it is a required attachment.

To apply, follow the “Apply” link above and complete the Oregon Employment Application online. You must click the ‘Confirm’ button at the end of the application by the posted close date to be considered for the job posting. All application materials (including transcripts) must be received by the closing date/date posted on this job posting.

YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE BY 11:59 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2017.

Interviews: Applicants whose responses most closely match the requested skills and needs of the position will be invited to an interview. If called for an interview, applicants will be asked to sign a reference authorization and release form at the time of interview.

Reasonable accommodations for interviews will be provided upon request to individuals with disabilities.

If you are experiencing difficulty applying for this position or have questions, please contact the ODFW Human Resources office at 503-947-6051.

**IMPORTANT NOTICE – E-mail Addresses Required**

The state of Oregon requires all applications to have a valid e-mail address.

If you do not currently have an e-mail address and do not know where to go to get one please go to www.oregonjobs.org and click on frequently asked questions (FAQ’s) under Resources, then scroll down to Creating an Account for more information.

Application Reference Number: ODFW17-0123

Effective November 1, 2016, SEIU represented employees who are Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) participating members will have their base salary increased by 6.95%. Upon becoming a PERS participating member, SEIU employees pay the employee 6% contribution to PERS. See FAQs at http://www.seiu503.org/wp-content/blogs.dir/10/files/2016/10/PERS-pick-up-FAQ-10.14.2016-update.2.pdf (Download PDF reader)

Veterans – If you are an eligible veteran and you meet the minimum qualifications, veterans’ preference points will be added to your score. To receive veterans’ preference points you MUST attach to your electronic application the following required documentation:
A copy of the DD214/215 for the five (5) point preference; OR
A copy of the DD214/215; AND a veteran’s disability preference letter from the United States Department of Veterans’ Affairs for the ten (10) point preference.

For more information on veterans’ preference points visit www.oregonjobs.org and select Veterans resources under Resources.

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