Initial Posting Date:

03/25/2021

Application Deadline:

04/08/2021

Agency:

Department of Fish and Wildlife

Salary Range:

$3,354.00 – $5,106.00 Monthly

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Natural Resource Specialist 1 (Fisheries Project Biologist)

Apply Here: https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Springfield–ODFW/Natural-Resource-Specialist-1–Fisheries-Project-Biologist-_REQ-61309

Job Description:

Make a Difference in Oregon’s Natural Resources!

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.

This position is with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) located in Springfield, OR.

This is a full time, Limited Duration position through September 30, 2021. There is a possibility of extension through November 2021.

We will also consider a Job Rotation for current, regular status employees of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife in good standing in a permanent or limited duration position (not temporary or seasonal) that is expected to continue through at least September 30, 2021. Please attach approval from your current manager to be considered for this job rotation in the resume/cover letter section of your application.

Act as a project assistant within the Native Fish Investigations Program by providing technical support for research and monitoring activities for Bull Trout in the Willamette Basin.

Initial interviews are anticipated to be held via phone, video or virtual interview due to the current situation related to COVID-19 (Coronavirus).

To learn more about the department and the work we do, view the following video at https://myodfw.com/about. You can learn more about the research projects conducted by this program at https://odfwnfi.forestry.oregonstate.edu/

What you will do:

Collect data on Bull Trout and other species: Drive, hike, wade, or use a boat/kayak to access remote sites. Walk along the stream bank or within streams to count spawning fish and redds. Construct and operate traps to collect adult bull trout. Construct and operate remote PIT tag detection systems. Conduct daytime or nighttime snorkeling counts of fish. Conduct backpack electrofishing and deploy minnow traps. Handle, measure, and tag Bull Trout and other fishes. Use inflatable craft or motorboats to facilitate some sampling events and redd surveys.

Enter and analyze field data: Prepare, and enter fish and habitat survey data. Ensure quality control on data entered by field crews. Provide summaries of fish survey data, evaluate performance of various gear types for sampling fishes, evaluate general habitat conditions of survey sites. Provide specific analyses as requested to district staff, collaborators, or the public. Prepare summary reports.

Oversee and coordinate the work of field crews: Train crews on survey protocol and field procedures. Develop work schedules. Create, review, proof and organize data forms collected by field crews. Oversee the completion of tasks to ensure quality control and resolve issues.

Working Conditions

• Requires frequent travel to study sites within three hours of the duty station. Considerable travel in all types of weather.

• Requires working outdoors in inclement weather as well as in cold and swift streams. Some daytime and nighttime snorkeling in cold streams is required. Occasional boating (drift boat, pontoon boat, kayak, motorboat or similar craft) is required for accessing and surveying habitats.

• Requires working on a computer entering, managing, and summarizing data and writing sections of reports for extended periods of time. Approximately 10% of work time is spent in the office.

• Requires a flexible work schedule that varies in the number of hours worked on a daily basis, but not necessarily each day, or a work schedule in which the starting and stopping times vary on a daily basis, but not necessarily each day. This includes working at all hours and workdays in excess of eight hours.

• This position requires a Boater Education Card obtained through the Oregon State Marine Board. There are some exceptions to this (e.g., Coast Guard Boat Operator License or commercial fishing license). For further information, access the Web site at www.boatoregon.com. On your application, be sure to indicate in your job description if you have a card or a copy of your card can be attached. If the selected applicant does not possess a card, they must obtain it within 30 days of appointment as a condition of continued employment.

Criminal Records/DMV Check
Applicants are subject to both a criminal history and motor vehicles check. Out-of-state finalists will be required to present a current certified driving record for review to be considered for the position. Be prepared to obtain as soon as possible. You are expected to provide the out-of-state certified driving record before an offer can be made unless extenuating circumstances exist. Adverse background information may disqualify you from further consideration.

NOTE: 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.

We are seeking applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and have the following skills and experience:

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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 years of biological experience performing studies, research, or resource management activities in a fish or wildlife program.

Requested Skills:
• Planning and coordinating field crew activities
• Collecting and recording data
• Operating rotary screw traps
• Using a computer database for data entry
• Using software to summarize, analyze and present biological data

• Using GIS software

• Navigating to and working in remote sites

• Training others in survey methods

• Experience with capture gear and observational techniques

Additional Information:

Your answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the “Job History” section in your application or you may not be considered for this position. Resumes will not replace the completed “Job History” section in your online application. You may be disqualified if your experience listed in the “Job History” section does not include information used to: 1) meet the minimum qualifications of the job and 2) back up your answers to the supplemental questions. If any of the positions listed in your application are part time or seasonal, be sure to include the dates you worked (month and year) and the average amount of hours worked per week in the duties section. Only those individuals who most closely match the requested skills will be invited to an interview.

Note: You will be required to provide a copy of your official or unofficial transcripts (online transcripts are acceptable) during the selection process that show your name, the name/address of the institution, coursework with passing grades, and degree conferred (including date), if you are using education to qualify. Transcripts and cover letters can be attached to your application in the Resume/CV/Cover Letter attachments field when you apply. Cover letters may not be reviewed unless it is stated as a requirement in the job posting.

For helpful tips on filling out your job history, responding to the supplemental questions, and submitting your application, click here

Notes for External Applicants (non-state of Oregon employees): If you would like to retain a copy of this job posting, please print a copy before submitting your application. Once the job posting has closed, you will not be able to access the posting. The system will timeout after 20 minutes of inactivity.

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.

Reasonable accommodations for interviews will be provided upon request to individuals with disabilities. If you are experiencing difficulty applying for this position or have questions, please contact the ODFW Human Resources office at 503-947-6051.

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.

The employee in this position will be represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and will be subject to all terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement. Pay and benefits on all job listings may change without notice.

Veterans – If you are an eligible veteran and you meet the qualifications, veterans’ preference points will be added to your score.  For more information on veterans’ preference points visit www.oregonjobs.org and select Veterans resources under Resources. Please do not attach veteran documentation to your initial application, after you have applied you will be sent a task in your Workday account to provide your veteran documentation at that time.

Find information on State of Oregon benefits

More information about our agency can be found on our social media accounts and at myodfw.com  and http://www.dfw.state.or.us/

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer