State Fishery Management Assistant Project Leader; Natural Resource Specialist

Initial Posting Date:11/02/2026

Application Deadline:11/15/2026

Agency:

Department of Fish and Wildlife Salary Range:$4,738 - $7,247

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

State Fishery Management Assistant Project Leader (Natural Resource Specialist
2)

Job Description:

MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OREGON’S NATURAL RESOURCES!

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today!

As a State Fishery Management Assistant Project Leader (Natural Resource Specialist
2) in Newport, Oregon, you will assist the State Fishery Management Program Leader in the management of Oregon’s marine commercial fisheries.

Duties include:

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 primary point of contact and management coordinator for the commercial nearshore and Yaquina Bay herring fisheries.

Lead annual acoustic survey effort for herring in Yaquina Bay to estimate biomass and set fishery quota.

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.

This position requires obtaining a Boater Education Certificate through the Oregon State Marine Board within six months of hire.

For a full review of the position details, duties and working conditions, Clearly describe how you meet the 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.  

to learn more about Equal Pay Analysis and What You Need to Know to Get the JobWHAT 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 activities in a fish or wildlife program that included at least two of the following: gathering data, analyzing data, or preparing reports, AND a Master's degree Fisheries or Wildlife Science, or a closely related Master’s degree in biological/ecological sciences;

-OR-Option 3: A Doctorate degree in Fisheries or Wildlife Science, or a closely related Doctorate degree in biological/ecological sciences.

Note:

Applicants who have obtained a Master’s degree or Doctorate that included work experience from an internship, work/study, thesis, or similar program may list this experience in their application to receive credit for the work experience. The Master’s degree/Doctorate and applicable work experience will be considered separately, and both the education and applicable experience may count toward minimum qualifications.

Desired Attributes Experience analyzing biological and fishery datasets, including spatial data.

Experience developing…