Fish Habitat GIS Analyst; Information Systems Specialist

Position: Fish Habitat GIS Analyst (Information Systems Specialist 5)
## Fish Habitat GIS Analyst (Information Systems Specialist
5)
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Salem | ODFW | Headquarters:
Full time:
Posted Today:
REQ-206778
** Initial Posting Date:
** 09/14/2026
** Final date to receive applications:
** 09/27/2026
** Agency:
** Department of Fish and Wildlife
** Salary Range:**$5,779 - $8,738
** Position Type:
** Employee
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* Position Title:

** Fish Habitat GIS Analyst (Information Systems Specialist
5)
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* Job Description:

**** MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OREGON’S NATURAL RESOURCES!
** Are you an experienced IT professional that also has a passion for hunting, fishing, or being in the outdoors? If so, consider joining our team providing support to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW).
** Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today!
** As a Fish Habitat GIS Analyst (Information Systems Specialist
5) in Salem, Oregon, you manage fish habitat and stream classification data in support of the Private Forest Accord (PFA) and other applications of these data. This will be done by stewarding fish habitat spatial data and representing it, along with Salmon, Steelhead and Bull Trout (SSBT) reaches on multiple hydrography networks.  Data stewardship will include the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures and implementation of QA/QC procedures.

Spatial information stewarded by this position directly supports an agency strategic initiative and addresses management, conservation, and public service aspects of fulfilling the agency’s mission.
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* Minimum Qualifications:

*** In order to be considered, applicants must meet at least one of the following options:*
* *** Option 1:
*** Four (4) years of information systems experience
* *** Option 2:
*** An Associate’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field,
** AND
* * completion of a two (2) year two (2) years of information systems experience
* *** Option 3:
*** A bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field may substitute for all of the above.
** Desired Attributes:
*** Experience using biological and fisheries/wildlife resources, terminology and data collection practices.
* Experience using Esri’s ArcGIS software and spatial database technology including demonstrated skills with automating data processing and streamlining data transfer workflows.
* Experience using Linear Referencing Data Models, the National Hydrography Dataset / 3D Hydrography Product, geometric or trace networks.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills shown through professional reports, presentations, publications, or coordination with internal and external partners.
*** This position requires a cover letter to be submitted with your application. The cover letter should address the following:***
* *** Your interest in this position.***
* *** The specific skills, knowledge and experience that demonstrate your strong alignment with the role’s requirements.***
* *** If you possess any of the desired attributes listed in the announcement, please describe how your experience reflects those qualifications.
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