Fisheries Monitoring and Research Biologist (Natural Resource Specialist 2)
About The Position
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is hiring one permanent, full-time Fisheries Monitoring and Research Biologist in John Day, Oregon. The role supports the agency’s mission to protect and enhance Oregon’s fish and wildlife and their habitats. The biologist assists in planning, developing, and conducting research to evaluate escapement, productivity, and habitat conditions for spring Chinook salmon and steelhead in Northeast Oregon. The job includes extensive fieldwork throughout the John Day River basin, such as snorkeling, electrofishing, habitat surveys, redd counts, and adult sampling. The position also manages data in Access, PTAGIS, and GIS systems; develops analytical tools; and prepares reports and presentations for scientific audiences. It provides lead work for up to eight staff, including planning daily and weekly schedules and assigning project tasks. The biologist supports statistical and experimental design, coordinates with agency and tribal partners, and contributes to statewide monitoring by analyzing data, identifying patterns, and developing testable research hypotheses.
Requirements
- Meet one of the following minimum qualification options: six years of biological experience conducting studies, research, or resource management in a fish or wildlife program, including one year with at least two of gathering data, analyzing data, or preparing reports; or two years of such experience, including one year with at least two of those activities, plus a bachelor’s degree in Fisheries or Wildlife Science or a closely related degree with at least 45 quarter (30 semester) hours of biological/ecological coursework; or one year of such experience including at least two of those activities, plus a master’s degree in Fisheries or Wildlife Science or a closely related degree in biological/ecological sciences; or a doctorate in Fisheries or Wildlife Science or a closely related degree in biological/ecological sciences.
- Attach a cover letter of no more than two pages describing interest in the position and how skills relate to the desired attributes.
- Driving is required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience coordinating and planning field crew activities.
- Experience designing field protocols and project or data reports.
- Experience collecting and entering data into a central database.
- Experience analyzing, summarizing, and communicating data-analysis findings.
- Experience using quantitative data-analysis tools.
- Experience writing progress reports, technical reports, or scientific publications.
Responsibilities
- Assist in planning, developing, and implementing research studies evaluating escapement, productivity, and habitat conditions for spring Chinook salmon and steelhead in Northeast Oregon.
- Conduct fieldwork throughout the John Day River basin, including snorkeling, electrofishing, habitat surveys, redd counts, and adult sampling.
- Enter and manage data in Access, PTAGIS, and GIS systems.
- Develop analytical tools and prepare reports and presentations for scientific audiences.
- Plan daily and weekly schedules and assign project-related tasks for up to eight staff.
- Support statistical and experimental design.
- Coordinate activities with agency and tribal partners.
- Analyze data, identify patterns, and develop testable research hypotheses in support of statewide monitoring efforts.
Benefits
- 11 paid holidays a year.
- A competitive benefits package.
- Advancement and learning opportunities to grow a career with the State of Oregon.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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