Natural Resource Specialist 2 (Assistant District Fish Biologist)

About the role

Help the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife fulfill its mission: To protect and enhance Oregon's fish and wildlife and their habitats for use and enjoyment by present and future generations. Make a difference in Oregon’s fisheries!

Responsibilities

• Assist the district fish biologist in managing the fish resources of the upper Rogue Basin.
• Specific areas of responsibility include habitat protection, habitat restoration, inventory of habitat and fish resources, harvest management, planning, utilization of hatchery resources, implementing selected ODFW Oregon Plan and conservation plan measures and public relations.
• The assistant receives direct assignments from the district biologist but often works independently on specific projects.
• The assistant may also direct the daily scheduling and assignments of seasonal and permanent employees within the district.

Requirements

• Note: This position will also require a boater education card, a Hazardous Waste Operations Emergency Response training certification (HAZWOPER) and use of a state issued credit card (SPOTS), for work-related purchases.

Qualifications

• Five years of biological experience performing studies, research, or resource management activities in a fish or wildlife program that included one year of at least two of the following: gathering data, analyzing data, or preparing reports.
• A Bachelor's degree in Fisheries or Wildlife Science, or a closely related Bachelor’s degree with at least 45 quarter (30 semester) hours of biological/ecological coursework and two years of biological experience performing studies, research, or resource management activities in a fish or wildlife program;
• A Master's degree Fisheries or Wildlife Science, or a closely related Master’s degree in biological/ecological sciences and one year biological experience performing studies, research, or resource management activities in a fish or wildlife program that included at least two of the following: gathering data, analyzing data, or preparing reports;
• A Doctorate degree in Fisheries or Wildlife Science, or a closely related Doctorate degree in biological/ecological sciences.

Desired Attributes

• Experience working with anadromous salmonids
• Knowledge of salmonid life history patterns and habitat requirements
• Experience working with other partners (biologists, stakeholders, landowners, volunteers, etc.), for protection of fish populations and habitats
• Experience summarizing, analyzing, and presenting biological data
• Experience planning, implementing, and evaluating fishery monitoring or research projects

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