Natural Resource Specialist 2 (Assistant District Fish Biologist)

State of Oregon • Central Point, OR

4d • Onsite

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. Make a difference in Oregon’s fisheries! We're seeking a motivated individual to support fish resource management in the upper Rogue Basin—working on habitat restoration, harvest planning, conservation efforts, and leading seasonal field staff. This is a full-time, permanent position located in Central Point , Oregon. What you will do: In this role, you will 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. 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. For a full review of the position details, duties, and working conditions, please review the position description located here.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• 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 operating non-motorized boats in swift water and motorized boats on lakes

Responsibilities

• assist the district fish biologist in managing the fish resources of the upper Rogue Basin
• 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
• public relations
• direct the daily scheduling and assignments of seasonal and permanent employees within the district

Benefits

• Work/life balance
• 11 paid holidays a year
• 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
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees