Ungulate Program Coordinator (Natural Resource Specialist 4)
State of Oregon, Salem, OR, United States
Agency: Department of Fish and Wildlife
Position Title: Ungulate Program Coordinator (Natural Resource Specialist 4)
Salary Range: $6,276 - $9,644
Location: Salem, Oregon
Job Overview
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is hiring an Ungulate Program Coordinator to lead statewide policy, science, and management strategies for deer, elk, bighorn sheep, mountain goat, pronghorn, and other ungulate species.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate the statewide Ungulate Program, serving as the department’s primary technical and policy expert for ungulate species.
Guide development and implementation of species management plans and major program initiatives.
Manage key partnerships, cooperative agreements, and interagency coordination efforts.
Oversee statewide biological programs, surveys, relocations, data systems, and major project work.
Coordinate the development and implementation of Oregon’s Big Game Regulations, including analyses, public engagement, and Commission materials.
Review, interpret, and recommend policies, rules, and legislation affecting ungulate management.
Represent ODFW on committees, advisory groups, and collaborative initiatives at regional, national, and international levels.
Provide clear, science‑based information to staff, leadership, partners, and the public.
Minimum Qualifications
Option 1: Eight years of experience in biological/ecological program studies, research, or resource management, with at least three years at a technical or professional level.
Option 2: Bachelor’s degree in Fisheries or Wildlife Science (or related) with at least 45 quarter hours of related coursework and five years of experience, three of which at a technical or professional level.
Option 3: Master’s degree in Fisheries or Wildlife Science (or related) with at least 45 quarter hours of related coursework and four years of experience, three of which at a technical or professional level.
Option 4: Doctorate in Fisheries or Wildlife Science (or related) with at least 45 quarter hours of related coursework and three years of experience, three of which at a technical or professional level.
Desired Attributes
Strong grounding in wildlife biology, ecological principles, and applied ungulate management.
Effective project leader with experience coordinating multi‑partner initiatives.
Strong analytical skills, including experience with biological data, harvest analyses, and program evaluation.
Strategic planner capable of balancing long‑term goals with immediate management needs.
Skilled policy thinker who can interpret complex regulations and communicate implications clearly.
Excellent communicator—able to translate technical science into clear guidance for diverse audiences.
Collaborative relationship‑builder who works well across regions, disciplines, and agencies.
Sound judgment and decision‑making under complex or high‑visibility conditions.
Experience writing and reviewing wildlife manuscripts, management plans, and technical reports for projects or programs.
Benefits
11 paid holidays a year and a competitive benefits package.
Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.
Additional Information
First ten days of employment required to obtain an All‑Terrain Vehicle Safety Education Card.
Employee representation by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and role governed by the collective bargaining agreement.
Veterans and Oregon National Guard members receive preference.
Applicants subject to criminal history and motor vehicle checks.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is an Equal Opportunity / Affluent Action Employer.
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Position Title: Ungulate Program Coordinator (Natural Resource Specialist 4)
Salary Range: $6,276 - $9,644
Location: Salem, Oregon
Job Overview
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is hiring an Ungulate Program Coordinator to lead statewide policy, science, and management strategies for deer, elk, bighorn sheep, mountain goat, pronghorn, and other ungulate species.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate the statewide Ungulate Program, serving as the department’s primary technical and policy expert for ungulate species.
Guide development and implementation of species management plans and major program initiatives.
Manage key partnerships, cooperative agreements, and interagency coordination efforts.
Oversee statewide biological programs, surveys, relocations, data systems, and major project work.
Coordinate the development and implementation of Oregon’s Big Game Regulations, including analyses, public engagement, and Commission materials.
Review, interpret, and recommend policies, rules, and legislation affecting ungulate management.
Represent ODFW on committees, advisory groups, and collaborative initiatives at regional, national, and international levels.
Provide clear, science‑based information to staff, leadership, partners, and the public.
Minimum Qualifications
Option 1: Eight years of experience in biological/ecological program studies, research, or resource management, with at least three years at a technical or professional level.
Option 2: Bachelor’s degree in Fisheries or Wildlife Science (or related) with at least 45 quarter hours of related coursework and five years of experience, three of which at a technical or professional level.
Option 3: Master’s degree in Fisheries or Wildlife Science (or related) with at least 45 quarter hours of related coursework and four years of experience, three of which at a technical or professional level.
Option 4: Doctorate in Fisheries or Wildlife Science (or related) with at least 45 quarter hours of related coursework and three years of experience, three of which at a technical or professional level.
Desired Attributes
Strong grounding in wildlife biology, ecological principles, and applied ungulate management.
Effective project leader with experience coordinating multi‑partner initiatives.
Strong analytical skills, including experience with biological data, harvest analyses, and program evaluation.
Strategic planner capable of balancing long‑term goals with immediate management needs.
Skilled policy thinker who can interpret complex regulations and communicate implications clearly.
Excellent communicator—able to translate technical science into clear guidance for diverse audiences.
Collaborative relationship‑builder who works well across regions, disciplines, and agencies.
Sound judgment and decision‑making under complex or high‑visibility conditions.
Experience writing and reviewing wildlife manuscripts, management plans, and technical reports for projects or programs.
Benefits
11 paid holidays a year and a competitive benefits package.
Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.
Additional Information
First ten days of employment required to obtain an All‑Terrain Vehicle Safety Education Card.
Employee representation by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and role governed by the collective bargaining agreement.
Veterans and Oregon National Guard members receive preference.
Applicants subject to criminal history and motor vehicle checks.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is an Equal Opportunity / Affluent Action Employer.
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