District Fish Biologist (Supervising Fish and Wildlife Biologist)

State of Oregon•Klamath Falls, OR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

As the District Fish Biologist (Supervising Fish and Wildlife Biologist) in Klamath Falls, Oregon, you will lead and coordinate the management of district fish resources, including supervising staff responsible for field data collection and responding to public inquiries. The position oversees the collection and analysis of fish population data, protects aquatic and riparian habitats through field investigations and regulatory coordination, and develops habitat restoration and public access projects. This position works directly with other state, federal, tribal, and non-governmental partners throughout the district. Additionally, the role provides public outreach on agency programs and manages fisheries across Lake, Klamath, and portions of Jackson Counties. This position requires obtaining a Boater Education Certificate through the Oregon State Marine Board within six months of hire.

Requirements

Three years of biological experience performing studies, research, or resource management activities in a fish or wildlife program.
At least one year of the experience must be at a technical or professional level performing activities in a fish or wildlife program such as researching and analyzing data, conducting investigations, applying pertinent laws and regulations, or coordinating and monitoring project activities.
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, OR three additional years of biological experience performing studies, research, or resource management activities in a fisheries or wildlife program.
One year of experience must have included leadwork or supervisory duties.

Nice To Haves

Leadership and supervisory experience – including setting priorities, supporting staff development, and maintaining accountability for performance and outcomes to achieve shared resource management goals.
Biological survey and data analysis experience – including designing and conducting fish population and harvest surveys, operating specialized field equipment, analyzing biological data, and presenting scientific findings to diverse audiences.
Regulatory and stakeholder coordination experience – including interpreting and communicating agency policies, negotiating mitigative actions with external entities, providing expert testimony, and effectively representing the agency in multi-jurisdictional planning processes.
Community engagement experience – including building and maintaining productive relationships with state, federal, tribal, and non-governmental organizations to support coordinated, informed decision-making.
Public communication and outreach experience – including responding to public inquiries, preparing educational materials, delivering presentations, and negotiating controversial topics related to fisheries and habitats.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate the management of district fish resources.
Supervise staff responsible for field data collection.
Respond to public inquiries.
Oversee the collection and analysis of fish population data.
Protect aquatic and riparian habitats through field investigations and regulatory coordination.
Develop habitat restoration and public access projects.
Work directly with other state, federal, tribal, and non-governmental partners.
Provide public outreach on agency programs.
Manage fisheries across Lake, Klamath, and portions of Jackson Counties.