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Position: REQ-176926 Supervisor Fish and Wildlife Biologist

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REQ-176926 Supervisor Fish and Wildlife Biologist

MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OREGON’S NATURAL RESOURCES!

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today:

This permanent, full-time position located in Charleston, Oregon.

Help the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife fulfill its mission: To protect and enhance Oregon's fish and wildlife and their habitats for use and enjoyment by present and future generations.

As a Supervising Fish and Wildlife Biologist in Charleston, Oregon, you will direct and implement all fish management activities within the Coos/Coquille/Tenmile Fish District in ODFW’s Umpqua Watershed District. The fish district manages fish stocks and protects and restores habitat in service of ODFW’s mission. Specific direction and policy for these programs comes from the Fish and Wildlife Commission, the Fish and Habitat Divisions, the West Region Manager, and the Umpqua Watershed Manager.

Duties include:

Supervision of district fisheries staff

Establishment and maintenance of partnerships with Tribal governments, local conservation and recreation organizations, federal, state, and local governments, and various other entities

Coordination and oversight of District fisheries management activities, including volunteer activities, habitat protection and restoration, inventory of habitat and fisheries resources, and hatchery activities

Development and maintenance of strong public relations

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 a Hazardous Waste Operations Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training certification and All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Safety Education Card be obtained within six months of hire.

Three years of biological experience performing studies, research, or resource management activities in a fish or wildlife program. At least one year of the experience must be at a technical or professional level performing activities in a fish or wildlife program such as researching and analyzing data, conducting investigations, applying pertinent laws and regulations, or coordinating and monitoring project activities;
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 fisheries or wildlife program.

One year of experience must have included leadwork or supervisory duties.

Equivalency Notes:

A Master's degree in Fisheries or Wildlife Science or a closely-related Master's degree in biological/ecological sciences will substitute for up to one year of the required experience.

A Doctorate degree in Fisheries or Wildlife Science or a closely-related Doctorate degree in biological/ecological sciences will substitute for up to two years of the required experience.

Desired Attributes

Strong leadership and supervisory background and abilities.

Excellent interpersonal skills and conflict resolution abilities.

Excellent communication skills.

Demonstrates a strong commitment, interest, and desire to serve the working relationship with Oregon’s federally recognized Tribes.

Experience in maintaining consistent communication with partners.

Skilled at working with the public, legislators and state, federal, and tribal agencies.

Knowledge and working experience in fisheries biology.

Experience with various communication media and approaches to sharing information to the public.

Experience developing presentations and presenting and speaking to groups.

Knowledge of databases, database programs, and mapping skills.

Experience working on agency committees to develop staff proposals or agency positions.

Experience performing data analysis using a variety of statistical tools.

Experience developing and implementing project proposals, monitoring budgets and tracking expenditures.

APPLICATION DETAILS AND INSTRUCTIONS

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