Fish Research Project Leader (Supervising Fish and Wildlife Biologist)
About The Position
MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OREGON'S NATURAL RESOURCES! Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today As a Fish Research Project Leader (Supervising Fish and Wildlife Biologist) in La Grande, Pendleton or Umatilla, Oregon, you will supervise and conduct research studies to evaluate the abundance, condition, and survival of out-migrant juvenile salmonids in the Umatilla, Grande Ronde, and Snake rivers. Duties include: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required. For a full review of the position details, duties and working conditions, click here. Clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and desired attributes in your application materials. Your application materials will determine if you are selected to move forward in the selection process. Please include detailed work and education history.
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 AND 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
- Experience working on agency committees to develop staff proposals or agency positions
- Experience performing data analysis using a variety of statistical tools
- Experience making presentations
- Experience developing and implementing project proposals
- Experience monitoring budgets and tracking expenditures
- Experience developing presentations and presenting and speaking to groups.
- Experience leading and supervising employees
Responsibilities
- Administer and coordinate project operations
- Prepare reports and presentations
- Participate in collection of scientific data in streams in Northeast Oregon
- Conduct personnel activities
- Prepare budgets
- Write progress reports, technical reports and scientific publications
- Public speaking and making presentations on natural resource issues
- Supervision of eight employees
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
- Live, work and play in La Grande, Pendleton, or Umatilla, Oregon
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
