Data Management Specialist -Data, Information and Process

Overview

Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission is recruiting candidates to fill the role of Data Management Specialist 2 - Data, Information and Process Support located at the headquarters office in Portland, Oregon.

Group Definition
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Data Management Specialists (Natural Sciences) use a background in the natural sciences as they assist in the population, maintenance, enhancement and distribution of databases. They locate, obtain, standardize, enter, verify, and correct various data sets related to project goals and work plans.

Position/Project Specifics

The Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission (PSMFC) is seeking a self-motivated, high performing Data Management Specialist 2 (Natural Sciences) – Data, Information, and Process Support. The duty station for this position is the PSMFC office in Portland, Oregon, and the selected candidate will be working at the office location. This position is funded for 18 months with the possibility of extension depending on future funding and is anticipated to begin in March 2026.

The Specialist will support several data-focused collaborative programs—including Klamath Basin projects, Stream Net, and RMPC-Fishing Regulations—by assisting with data compilation, data entry, information synthesis, website content reorganization, and the development of program documentation such as operating guidelines and standard operating procedures.

The selected candidate will work closely with PSMFC staff, external partners (tribal, federal, state and non-government agencies), and contractors. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to:

• Manage multiple tasks and adjust priorities as needed

• Work independently, self-learn, and maintain momentum with minimal supervision

• Contribute effectively as part of a collaborative team

• Model respectful communication and teamwork in diverse professional settings

• The Specialist will collaborate both with the broader team and directly with the Senior Program Manager to support a wide range of information-focused and collaborative tasks.

Key duties include:

• Website content improvement:
  Developing recommendations for reorganizing and synthesizing information to improve website usability and implementing updates to site content. Such as for (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and https://.org

• Information synthesis and documentation development:
  Drafting documents such as best practice summaries and topic syntheses using available fish and fisheries information. Producing draft program operational guidelines and standard operating procedures using provided materials.

• Data support:
  Entering fish and fisheries related data into databases or Excel following required specifications and metadata standards. Regularly updating content to existing tools such as for IFRMP tools (e.g.,)

• Meeting support:
  Assisting with logistics such as technology setup, note taking, and abstract review. Travel for in-person meetings within Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and other PSMFC member states when needed.

• Collaborative product support: leading or supporting processes that contribute to scoping, developing, and refining tools and products that support partner information needs and data access, such interactive data visualization and access tools.

The successful candidate will demonstrate
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• Strong communication and collaboration skills with a diverse group of partners, including contractors, tribal governments, and state and federal agencies.

• Experience summarizing, synthesizing, and organizing information from multiple sources into clear written products.

• Experience with data entry, QA/QC processes, and familiarity with databases, including an understanding of validation rules.

• Experience—or the demonstrated ability to learn—website content management using no code builders such as Word Press with Elementor or similar tools.

• Proficiency with shared document platforms such as SharePoint and task management tools such as Trello (or equivalents).

• Knowledge of fish and fisheries topics, including management, mitigation, recovery, and harvest, particularly related to Pacific salmon, steelhead, and other focal species in the Northwest Power and Conservation…