Project Leader (Supervising Fish and Wildlife Biologist)

State of Oregon • John Day, OR

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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 John Day, Oregon. What you will do: In this position, you will develop and oversee summer steelhead and Chinook salmon escapement, productivity, adult, juvenile and habitat monitoring in the John Day Basin. In addition, you will be responsible for coordinating monitoring, permitting, consultation, and reporting activities with multiple collaborating agencies. Results of this monitoring will assure that salmonid conservation and restoration activities are conducted in the most effective and scientifically sound manner and that population status is assessed over time. 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, please review the position description located here. Clearly describe how you meet the desired attributes in your application materials. We cannot accept additional application materials after the application deadline. These materials determine whether you move forward in the selection process and help establish your starting salary. Be sure your work and education history is accurate, thorough, and fully reflects your skills and experience, even if they do not seem directly related to the position.

Requirements

• Option 1: 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
• Option 2: Six 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.
• A Master's degree in Fisheries or Wildlife Science or a closely-related Master's degree in biological/ecological sciences will substitute for up to one year of the required experience.
• A Doctorate degree in Fisheries or Wildlife Science or a closely-related Doctorate degree in biological/ecological sciences will substitute for up to two years of the required experience.
• This position requires the successful candidate to have a Boater Education Card or obtain one within six months of hire, and may requires use of a state-issued SPOTS card.
• Driving is required for this position.
• Adverse background and/or driving information may disqualify you from further consideration.
• Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete the U.S. Department Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States.
• ODFW participates in E-Verify.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of salmon and steelhead escapement, survival, and life history
• Experience designing, conducting, and publishing fish studies
• Experience performing data summarization and analysis using a variety of statistical tools
• Experience developing and coordinating projects
• Experience developing presentations and presenting and speaking to groups.
• Experience leading and supervising employees

Responsibilities

• Administer and coordinate project operations
• Participate in collection of scientific data in streams in Northeast Oregon
• Prepare budgets
• Write progress reports, technical reports and scientific publications
• Public speaking and making presentations on natural resource issues
• Supervision and mentoring of 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager