Fishery Information Specialist; Office Specialist

Fishery Information Specialist (Office Specialist
2)

Do you feel that proper management of our ocean fisheries is a critical need in these times?

Are you someone who enjoys working with detailed data? Do you want the opportunity to have a key role in the future of marine fisheries management? Then we want to hear from you! The ODFW Marine Resources Program (MRP) is mandated to manage our state's marine resources. Staffed with a dedicated team of biologists, samplers, researchers, and managers along the entire Oregon coast and on the Columbia River all are dedicated to providing for science based fisheries management.

As a Fishery Information Specialist (Office Specialist
2) in Newport, Oregon, you will provide administrative, clerical, and technical support in the timely and accurate processing of fisheries data, including groundfish logbook, fish ticket, biological sample data, and other data sets.

The person in this position uses knowledge of marine fishery program operations, knowledge of fisheries, judgment, and established criteria to help ensure Oregon's fishery data systems maintain the highest standards of quality for use in fishery assessment, monitoring, and management. Oregon's commercial ocean harvest and biological sampling data are processed in this position for storage on the Pacific Fisheries Information Network (PacFIN) servers.

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.

Clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and desired attributes in your application materials. We cannot accept additional application materials after the Final date to receive applications. 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two years of general clerical experience that includes keyboarding, word processing, or other experience generating documents; OR An associate degree in any field; OR An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Attributes:

• Data Management and Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  experience with MS Access (queries, relational database understanding), Excel (generating summaries, identifying trends, quality checks), data upload processes (PacFIN or similar database), and QA/QC
• Analytical and Problem-Solving
  
  Skills:
  
  experience with identifying discrepancies across multiple data sources and interpreting biological and fisheries data
• Administrative and Organizational
  
  Skills:
  
  experience with maintaining procedure manuals and tracking and reconciling biological samples
• Communication and Collaboration
  
  Skills:
  
  experience with customer‑service style responsiveness to data requests and explaining data issues and corrections
• Regulatory and Program Knowledge: experience with state and federal commercial fisheries regulations and recognizing potential reporting violations or compliance issues

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

ODFW is dedicated to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce as we strive to represent and better serve our neighboring communities. Our most important asset is our employees, and each person brings unique, different, and important contributions to the workplace and community we serve. With Oregon's changing demographics, a workforce that reflects this change will make us stronger and create an opportunity for better decision making.

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Additional benefits include:

• 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

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer