Natural Resource Specialist 1 (North Coast Fisheries Sampling Coordinator)
About The Position
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. We are hiring for one full-time, permanent position located in Tillamook, Oregon. What you will do: In this position, you will assist the project leader and Ocean Sampling Project by coordinating the collection and transfer of data and biological samples from the field to Newport and distributing supplies and project information back to the samplers. You will assist the samplers in the field through an orientation, in-port training, and by answering questions as they arise in the field. Note: This position will require the employee to drive between Newport and Astoria (sometimes coast wide) on a weekly basis (summer) and Tillamook and Salmon River daily (fall and winter). May work in fish plants and on docks (summer) or spend several days per week at a fish hatchery handling and tagging fish with required fish/water contact. May work on fishing vessels at sea on salmon research projects. For a full review of the position details, duties, and working conditions, please review the position description located here.
Requirements
- Three years of biological experience performing studies, research, or resource management activities in a fish or marine program.
- A Bachelor's degree in Fisheries, Marine Science or a closely-related Bachelor's degree with at least 45 quarter (30 semester) hours of biological/ecological/oceanographic coursework
Nice To Haves
- Logistical coordination of field projects
- Conducting creel or commercial fishery sampling
- Knowledge of Oregon anadromous fish and their habitats
- Collecting and organizing data
- Leading field crews in a natural resource setting
Responsibilities
- assisting the project leader and Ocean Sampling Project
- coordinating the collection and transfer of data and biological samples from the field to Newport
- distributing supplies and project information back to the samplers
- assisting the samplers in the field through an orientation, in-port training, and by answering questions as they arise in the field
Benefits
- Work/life balance, 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
