Wildlife Biologist Job at College of Saint Benedict and Saint Johnâ€™s University (Salem/Deschutes/La Grande, Oregon)

Wildlife Biologist

College of Saint Benedict and Saint Johnâ€™s University

Location:
United States , Salem/Deschutes/La Grande, Oregon

Category:
Public Sector

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

49960.00 - 85598.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

13 Month Term Appointment with possibility for Benefits, Excepted Service (may be extended up to 4 years). Position with the U.S. Department of Agriculture APHIS, AMS, FAS.

Job Responsibility:

Conducts integrated wildlife damage management activities to prevent or reduce losses to property, agriculture, and natural resources, or to protect human health and safety
Performs technical procedures including capture, restraint, chemical immobilization, marking, transport, euthanasia, and/or necropsy of wildlife
Modifies or adapts established damage or disease control techniques to meet local conditions and environmental, economic, or political considerations
Monitors and ensures compliance with program directives, and local, State, and Federal laws and regulations in wildlife damage management activities
Develops and maintains categorical exclusions, environmental assessments, monitoring reports, and other documents required by NEPA
Gathers, compiles, evaluates, and presents data on damage or hazards caused by various wildlife species to cooperators, stakeholders, and colleagues
Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with other Federal, State, county and city government agencies, Tribes, corporations, etc.
Communicates safe and effective damage management techniques through outreach and other channels to the general public

Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must be 18 years old
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service System
Degree: biological science that included: at least 9 semester hours in wildlife subjects
at least 12 semester hours in zoology
at least 9 semester hours in botany or the related plant sciences
OR Combination of education and experience equivalent to a major in biological science
FOR THE GS-07 LEVEL: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to GS-05) demonstrating: Identifying North American wildlife species and assess their abundance, behavior, and habitats
Dealing with human-wildlife conflicts, principles of wildlife damage management
Knowledge of The Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), Endangered Species Act, National Environmental Policy Act
Skilled use of firearms, traps, snares, pesticides, immobilizing drugs, pyrotechnics, electronic harassment devices, and other non-lethal control tools
Using computers for word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications
OR 1 year of graduate-level education (18 semester hours) in Wildlife Biology, Wildlife Ecology, Wildlife Management
OR Superior Academic Achievement
FOR THE GS-09 LEVEL: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to GS-07) demonstrating all GS-07 requirements plus: Designing a wildlife survey program
Interpreting and applying policies, regulations, laws, and ordinances affecting wildlife damage management
Using GPS, GIS technologies, and web-based systems for data entry and administrative processes
OR 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master’s degree in wildlife biology, wildlife management, wildlife ecology
Must obtain or have a valid state driver’s license
Must demonstrate a respect for safety in all operations
Must have the legal and physical ability to possess and discharge firearms
Must be able to pass a government background check
Must pass drug testing
Must successfully pass E-Verify employment verification check
Must be able to meet requirements to carry and use firearms

What we offer:

Possibility for Benefits
Direct Deposit
Reasonable Accommodation provided

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 10, 2026

Expiration:
January 18, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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Wildlife Biologist

College of Saint Benedict and Saint Johnâ€™s University

Location:
United States , Salem/Deschutes/La Grande, Oregon

Category:
Public Sector

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 10, 2026

Expiration:
January 18, 2026

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