So you think you might want to work as a biologist with the federal government?

February 7, 2020, Eugene Oregon. ORTWS offered a workshop titled “So you think you might want to work as a biologist with the federal government?”. Tenured biologists from six different federal agencies discussed what skills, education, and experiences are needed to successfully function as an agency biologist. Topics included: suggested academic curriculum, experience, and other strengths to be competitive.  They also included tips, tricks, and suggestions for navigating the federal government hiring systems including USAJOBS; and networking. Registrants included students and early career professionals as well as at least one high school student. Special thanks to the workshop cadre for their membership and successful workshop! 

  • Joshua Chapman -USFS Pacific Northwest Regional Wildlife Program Manager
  • Mary Rowland-USFS Pacific Northwest Research Station Research Wildlife Biologist
  • Bruce Hollen -BLM Oregon/Washington State Office Wildlife Biologist
  • Mark Penninger -US Fish and Wildlife Oregon, Wildlife Biologist
  • Paul Hansen -US Fish and Wildlife Oregon, State Supervisor
  • Kevin Christensen – USDA Wildlife Services, Oregon, State Director 
  • Tom Rodhouse, PhD-National Park Service Upper Columbia Basin Network Inventory and Monitoring Program & Courtesy Faculty OSU Animal & Rangeland Science, Ecologist
  • Barbara Garcia-USFS Pacific Northwest Regional Wildlife Ecologist

Although not a part of the workshop, we are thrilled to share an article that adds to the professional considerations discussed at the workshop. You will see it also spotlights two of our Oregon biologists/ecologists! Be sure you check this out: So You Want to Work in Conservation: https://drive.google.com/a/ortws.org/file/d/1cuVuz_Soho321MAj-rpm08cUGe4UstyR/view?usp=sharing

For questions about this workshop or for ideas on future workshops, please contact the Committee Chair at barbaragarcia@ortws.gov

Click the links below for presentations and associated information presented at this workshop: