State Fishery Management Assistant Project Leader; Natural Resource Specialist

Initial Posting Date: 11/02/2026 Final date to receive applications: 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.

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.

• 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.

• Experience analyzing biological and fishery datasets, including spatial data.
• Experience developing outreach materials (newsletters, presentations, web content, social media.)
• Experience engaging stakeholders, answering inquiries, and giving presentations.
• Experience creating, maintaining, and modifying databases (MS Access, 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.

The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary…