ODFW has a permanent full-time fisheries biologist opening in John Day to help run research on spring Chinook salmon and steelhead escapement, productivity and habitat in northeast Oregon. The field season involves snorkel surveys, electrofishing, habitat surveys, redd counts and adult fish sampling across the John Day River basin. The biologist also manages data in Access, PTAGIS and GIS, writes reports, coordinates with tribal and agency partners, and leads daily schedules for up to eight staff. Minimum qualifications range from six years of fish or wildlife program experience to a fisheries or wildlife bachelor’s degree with two years of experience, or a graduate degree with less. Pay is $4,738 to $7,247 per month. Apply on the State of Oregon Workday careers site with a cover letter of up to two pages by November 4, 2026.
| Pay | $4,738 – $7,247 per month |
|---|---|
| Employment Type | Full-time |
| Season | Year-round |
| Housing | Not provided |
| Meals | Not provided |
| Experience | Some experience |
| Location | John Day, Oregon |
| Job Type | Fisheries & Hatchery |
| Posted | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Apply By | Nov 4, 2026 |
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Summarized from a public posting on State of Oregon careers site, REQ-208337, checked Oct 19. Not posted by the employer, and not yet verified by WildWork — confirm the details before you travel. Apply on the employer’s original posting.
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