Ocean Resiliency Project Leader; Natural Resource Specialist

Position Title

Ocean Resiliency Project Leader (Natural Resource Specialist
3)

07/07/2026

07/21/2026

Department of Fish and Wildlife

$5,458 - $8,352

Employee

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.

Lead and support ocean resiliency, especially as it relates to fisheries and ecosystem health. Duties include analysis and communication of ocean conditions and the convening and activities of Oregon’s Ocean Acidification and Hypoxia Coordination (OAH) Council and co‑chairs (ODFW and OSU). Prepare and draft technical reports, action plans, and policy documents relevant to ocean resiliency and to meet Senate Bill 1039 mandate goals.

The position may require use of a state issued credit card (SPOTS) for work related purchases.

What we are looking for:

• Option 1:
  Six years of biological/ecological/oceanographic experience performing studies, research, or resource management activities in a fish or marine program that included one year at a technical or professional level performing activities in a natural resource program such as researching and analyzing data, conducting investigations, applying pertinent laws and regulations, or coordinating and monitoring project activities.
• Option 2:
  Three years of biological/ecological/oceanographic experience performing studies, research, or resource management activities in a fish or marine program that included one year at a technical or professional level performing activities in a natural resource 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, Marine Biology, Marine Ecology, Biological Oceanography, Marine Fisheries Management/Science, or a closely‑related Bachelor's degree with at least 45 quarter (30 semester) hours of biological/ecological/oceanographic coursework.
• Option 3:
  Two years of biological/ecological/oceanographic experience performing studies, research, or resource management activities in a fish or marine program that included one year at a technical or professional level performing activities in a natural resource program such as researching and analyzing data, conducting investigations, applying pertinent laws and regulations, or coordinating and monitoring project activities, and a Master's degree in Fisheries or Wildlife Science, Marine Biology, Marine Ecology, Biological Oceanography, Marine Fisheries Management/Science, or a closely‑related Master’s degree in biological/ecological/oceanographic sciences.
• Option 4:
  One year of biological/ecological/oceanographic experience performing studies, research, or resource management activities in a fish or marine program at a technical or professional level performing activities in a natural resource program such as researching and analyzing data, conducting investigations, applying pertinent laws and regulations, or coordinating and monitoring project activities, and a Doctorate degree in Fisheries or Wildlife Science, Marine Biology, Marine Ecology, Biological Oceanography, Marine Fisheries Management/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.

• Preference may be given to candidates with experience working in oceanography, marine ecology, fisheries, or marine policy.
• Skill in critical thinking and analysis and moderate analytical skills.
• Ability to adapt to changes in a…