Nearshore Fish & Habitat Biologist​/Assistant Project Leader; Natural Resource Specialist

Position: Nearshore Fish & Habitat Biologist/Assistant Project Leader (Natural Resource Specialist 2)
## Nearshore Fish & Habitat Biologist/Assistant Project Leader (Natural Resource Specialist
2)
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Posted Todayjob requisition :
REQ-200947
** Initial Posting Date:
** 06/03/2026
** Final date to receive applications:
** 06/23/2026
** Agency:
** Department of Fish and Wildlife
** Salary Range:**$4,738 - $7,247
** Position Type:
** Employee
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* Position Title:

** Nearshore Fish & Habitat Biologist/Assistant Project Leader (Natural Resource Specialist
2)
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* Job Description:

**** MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OREGON’S NATURAL RESOURCES!
*** Please note that this position requires both a cover letter and a current resume/CV to be attached to your application. The cover letter should address your qualifications related to the desired attributes listed in this announcement. Failure to attach these documents, or not address the cover letter requirements, may result in your application being removed from further consideration.
*** Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today!
** As a Nearshore Fish & Habitat Biologist/Assistant Project Leader (Natural Resource Specialist
2) based in Newport, Oregon,  you will assist the Marine Habitat Project Leader in researching and monitoring nearshore marine habitats and associated fish and invertebrate communities. Work tasks include conducting seafloor video surveys using remotely operated vehicles, and collecting, post-processing, analyzing, and archiving survey data. This work supports the Marine Habitat team’s goals of providing a coast-wide habitat focus to the Nearshore Ecology Program and addressing habitat-related resource management needs within the Marine Resources Program, especially within Oregon’s Territorial Sea.

Duties include:

* Conducting at-sea research and monitoring fieldwork, including remotely operated vehicle (ROV) surveys of seafloor habitats and associated biological communities
* Managing multiple ROVs and other field equipment, such as cameras, lights, oxygen sensors, altimeters, hydrophones, and acoustic beacons
* Post-processing (QAQC) raw field data to produce organized archives of electronic records from the ROV, and organize and back up all ROV video data
* Implementing and adapting R software scripts to perform data QC, summaries, and analyses
* Assisting with developing and implementing new methods for surveying nearshore habitat and associated biological communities
* Creating site maps in ArcGIS to support design and planning of field surveys
* Assisting project leader in developing written reports and report graphics
* 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.
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**** 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.  

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**** WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
**** Minimum Qualifications
***** Option 1:
*** Two 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,
** 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;
** OR
* * three additional years of biological experience performing studies, research, or resource management activities in a fish or wildlife program;

- ** OR
- ***** Option 2:
*** One year biological experience performing studies, research, or resource management…