Job Description
Initial Posting Date:
06/18/2025
Application Deadline: 07/02/2025
Agency: Department of Fish and Wildlife
Salary Range: $5,763 - $8,504
Position Type: Employee
Position Title: Supervising Fish and Wildlife Biologist (District Fish Biologist)
: 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. We are hiring for one full-time, permanent position located in Central Point, Oregon.
What you will do: You will direct and implement all fish management activities within the Upper Rogue portion of the Rogue Watershed District. Specific areas of responsibility include habitat protection, habitat restoration, inventory of habitat and fishery resources, harvest management, planning, utilization of hatchery resources, coordination of volunteer activities under the Salmon and Trout Enhancement Program (STEP) program, supervision of district staff and public relations.
This position requires a Hazardous Waste Operations Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training certification be obtained within six months of hire.
For a full review of the position details, duties, and working conditions, please review the position description located here.
What we are looking for: Minimum Qualifications - 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. Able to demonstrate effective leadership and supervision including oversight of daily activities and training, setting priorities, and ensuring completion of tasks by holding staff accountable, while supporting career development
- Excellent interpersonal skills and conflict resolution abilities. The ability to communicate effectively, maintain good working relations, and exhibit a professional demeanor are critically important
- Excellent communication skills. Ability to clearly convey plans, expectations, and relevant information to staff. Ability to communicate on behalf of ODFW with partners and the public
- Demonstrates a strong commitment, interest, and desire to serve the working relationship with Oregon's federally recognized Tribes. Provides leadership and fosters positive working relationships with tribal partners, including a variety of activities, agreements, contracts, and shared commitments/goals
- Experience in maintaining consistent communication with partners, including, but not limited to Tribes, BLM, USFS, NOAA Fisheries, USFWS, state agencies, local governments, watershed councils, and volunteer and STEP groups
- Skilled at working with the public, legislators and state, federal, and tribal agencies using persuasive diplomacy to coordinate activities and resolve conflicts. Must display a good sense of professionalism when dealing with the public and volunteers and represent the Agency positively
- Knowledge and working experience in fisheries biology; particularly hatchery management, harvest management, and habitat restoration and protection.
- 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
Benefits of Joining Our Team The Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is dedicated to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce as we strive to represent and better serve our neighboring communities. Our most important asset is our employees, and each person brings unique, different, and important contributions to the workplace and community we serve. With Oregon's changing demographics, a workforce that reflects this change will make us stronger and create an opportunity for better decision making.
Additional benefits include:
- Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package.
- Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.
Application Details and Instructions - First time applying to the State of Oregon? Consider utilizing a WorkSource Oregon Resource event!
- This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified people to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill other vacancies as they occur.
- Please save a copy of this job announcement for reference, as it is not available for you to view after the announcement deadline.
- The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect an additional 6.95%.
- Reasonable accommodations for interviews will be provided upon request to individuals with disabilities.
- The job posting closes at 11:59 PM (PDT/PST) on the close date. After you submit your application, be sure to respond to the two questionnaires relating to public records requests and veterans' preference immediately following your submittal. These questions are necessary to complete the application process.
- If you are experiencing difficulty applying for this position or have questions, please contact the ODFW Human Resources office at [click to reveal phone number]503-947-6051 .
Additional Details: - If you are hired, you will become part of the State's management team. Pay and benefits on all job listings may change without notice.
- Finalists are subject to both a criminal history and motor vehicles check. Driving is required for this position. Adverse background and/or driving information may disqualify you from further consideration.
- Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete the U.S. Department Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. ODFW participates in E-Verify. ODFW is not able to support VISA sponsorships.
- Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources.
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