State Fishery Management Assistant Project Leader (Natural Resource Specialist 2)
About The Position
The State Fishery Management Assistant Project Leader (Natural Resource Specialist 2) assists the State Fishery Management Program Leader in managing Oregon’s marine commercial fisheries. The role analyzes fisheries and research data, documents findings and recommendations, develops and implements management and monitoring plans, and communicates with stakeholders and advisory bodies. The employee coordinates management of the commercial nearshore and Yaquina Bay herring fisheries and leads the annual acoustic survey of herring in Yaquina Bay to estimate biomass and set the fishery quota. A Boater Education Certificate through the Oregon State Marine Board must be obtained within six months of hire.
Requirements
- Meet one of the listed minimum-qualification options: Option 1 requires two years of biological experience in fish or wildlife studies, research, or resource management, including one year involving at least two of gathering data, analyzing data, or preparing reports, plus a relevant bachelor’s degree with specified coursework; alternatively, three additional years of qualifying biological experience may be used in place of the degree.
- Option 2 requires one year of qualifying biological experience involving at least two of gathering data, analyzing data, or preparing reports, plus a relevant master’s degree.
- Option 3 requires a doctorate in Fisheries or Wildlife Science or a closely related biological/ecological science.
- Obtain a Boater Education Certificate through the Oregon State Marine Board within six months of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Experience analyzing biological and fishery datasets, including spatial data.
- Experience developing outreach materials such as newsletters, presentations, web content, or social media.
- Experience engaging stakeholders, answering inquiries, and giving presentations.
- Experience creating, maintaining, and modifying databases, including MS Access and Excel.
- Experience designing, implementing, and evaluating fishery monitoring programs and sampling protocols.
- Experience collaborating on fishery management plans, regulations, and management measures, and recommending improvements.
- Proven small boat handling skills and experience working at sea.
Responsibilities
- Analyze existing commercial fisheries and research data to inform fisheries management decisions.
- Document findings and recommendations in written reports and presentations.
- Develop and implement management and monitoring plans.
- Communicate with stakeholders and advisory bodies.
- Develop outreach materials and give presentations at public meetings.
- Serve as the primary point of contact and management coordinator for the commercial nearshore and Yaquina Bay herring fisheries.
- Lead the annual acoustic survey effort for herring in Yaquina Bay to estimate biomass and set the fishery quota.
Benefits
- 11 paid holidays a year.
- A competitive benefits package.
- Advancement and learning opportunities to help grow a career with the State of Oregon.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
