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Initial Posting Date: <\/b><\/p>\n
10\/06\/2020<\/p>\n
Application Deadline:<\/b><\/p>\n
10\/19\/2020<\/p>\n
Agency:<\/b><\/p>\n
Department of Fish and Wildlife<\/p>\n
Salary Range:<\/b><\/p>\n
$3,855 – $5,896<\/p>\n
Position Type:<\/b><\/p>\n
Employee<\/p>\n
Position Title:<\/b><\/p>\n
Natural Resource Specialist 2 (Whale Entanglement Data & Policy Analyst)<\/p>\n
Job Description:<\/b><\/p>\nMake a Difference in Oregon’s Natural Resources!<\/b><\/p>\n
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.<\/b><\/i><\/h5>\n What you will do:<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n Lead the comprehensive data and policy assessment of the ocean Dungeness crab fishery and whale entanglement risk reduction mitigation measures, working with senior fishery managers. Identify and conduct appropriate crab fishery analyses, whale entanglement analyses, and entanglement mitigation measures efficacy analyses. Review existing literature describing Oregon\u2019s Dungeness crab fisheries. Use data from fish tickets, logbooks and other sources of crab data.<\/p>\n Finalize drafts of the Oregon Dungeness crab Fishery Management Plan (FMP) and the Habitat Conservation Plan (CP) to mitigate whale entanglement risk in the ocean commercial Dungeness crab fishery. Consult with federal and state agency partners on completion and submission of the CP, as well as the Tri-State approach to CP development. Stay informed on laws, rules, regulations, policies, and guidelines related to Dungeness crab as they develop.<\/p>\n Participate in public meetings with the crab fleet. Assist in preparation of public meeting materials. Assist in preparation of materials for related Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission meetings (including but not limited to adoption of FMP).<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n \nWorking Conditions <\/b>\n<\/p>\n \u2022 Work is primarily conducted in an office environment, Monday-Friday from 8 am to 5 PM, requiring extensive use of a personal computer.<\/p>\n Criminal Records\/DMV Check<\/b> \nNOTE:<\/b> 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.<\/p>\n We are seeking applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and have the following skills and experience: <\/b><\/u><\/p>\n Minimum Qualifications:<\/b><\/p>\n \u2022 <\/b>Two years of biological\/ecological\/oceanographic<\/span> experience performing studies, research, or resource management activities in a fish or marine program that included one year\u00a0of at least two of the following: gathering data, analyzing data, or preparing reports,\u00a0and<\/b>\u00a0a 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<\/span> coursework; or<\/b>\u00a0three additional years of\u00a0\u00a0biological\/ecological\/oceanographic<\/span> experience performing studies, research, or resource management activities in a fish or marine program; OR<\/b><\/p>\n \u2022 One year of biological\/ecological\/oceanographic<\/span> experience performing studies, research, or resource management activities in a fish or marine program that included at least two of the following: gathering data, analyzing data, or preparing reports, and<\/b> 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<\/span> sciences; OR<\/b><\/p>\n \u2022 A Doctorate degree in Fisheries or Wildlife Science, Marine Biology, Marine Ecology, Biological Oceanography, Marine Fisheries Management\/Science, or a closely-related\u00a0Doctorate<\/span> degree in biological\/ecological<\/span> sciences.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Requested Skills:<\/b> \u2022 Experience with marine fishery management plans and management measures<\/p>\n \u2022 Experience with the federal Endangered Species Act (ESA)<\/p>\n \u2022 Experience with the federal Marine Mammal Protection Act<\/p>\n \u2022 Experience developing a Habitat Conservation Plan under Section 10 of the ESA Additional Information:<\/b><\/u><\/p>\n Your answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the “Job History” (Work Experience) section in your application<\/b> or you may not be considered for this position. Resumes will not replace the completed “Job History” section in your online application.<\/b>\u00a0You may be disqualified if your experience listed in the \u201cJob History\u201d 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.<\/p>\n Note: <\/b>You will be required to provide a copy of your official or\u00a0unofficial 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.<\/p>\n For helpful tips on filling out your job history, responding to the supplemental questions, and submitting your application, <\/b>click here<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n Notes for External Applicants (non-state of Oregon employees):<\/b> 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.<\/b> You must submit your application after you begin the process. You cannot save your progress and come back to it later.<\/p>\n The job posting closes at 11:59 PM (PDT\/PST) on the close date.<\/u> After you submit your application, be sure to respond to the two questionnaires relating to public records requests and veterans\u2019 preference immediately following your submittal. These questions are necessary to complete the application process. <\/b><\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n \nThe employee in this position will be represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and will be subject to all\u00a0terms and conditions\u00a0of the collective bargaining agreement. Pay and benefits on all job listings may change without notice.<\/p>\n Veterans – <\/b>If you are an eligible veteran and you meet the qualifications, veterans’ preference points will be added to your score.\u00a0 For more information on veterans’ preference points visit www.oregonjobs.org<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n More information about our agency can be found on our social media accounts and at myodfw.com<\/a>\u00a0 and http:\/\/www.dfw.state.or.us\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\nIf you have a passion for marine fisheries management and\u00a0an interest in\u00a0analyzing data and participating in plans for marine species on the beautiful coast of Oregon, then this position may be for you!<\/span><\/h5>\n
This is a\u00a0full time, Limited Duration position\u00a0through<\/span> June 30, 2021<\/u>. <\/b><\/span><\/h5>\n
\u2022\u00a0We 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\u00a0position<\/span> (not temporary or seasonal) that is expected to continue through at least June 30, 2021.<\/b> Please attach approval from your current manager to be considered for this job rotation in the resume\/cover letter section of your application.<\/span><\/h5>\n
\nApplicants\u00a0are subject to both a\u00a0criminal history and motor vehicles check. Out-of-state finalists will be required to present a current certified<\/u> 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. <\/b>Adverse background information may disqualify you from further consideration.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Work experience with marine fisheries and policy issues<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Familiarity with state-federal consultation on compliance with federal laws
\n\u2022 Experience with West Coast Dungeness crab fisheries<\/p>\n