Supervisor Fish and Wildlife Biologist

Supervisor Fish and Wildlife Biologist

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• One year of experience must have included leadwork or supervisory duties.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Supervision of district fisheries staff
• Establishment and maintenance of partnerships with Tribal governments, local conservation and recreation organizations, federal, state, and local governments, and various other entities
• Coordination and oversight of District fisheries management activities, including volunteer activities, habitat protection and restoration, inventory of habitat and fisheries resources, and hatchery activities
• Development and maintenance of strong public relations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong leadership and supervisory background and abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and conflict resolution abilities.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment, interest, and desire to serve the working relationship with Oregon’s federally recognized Tribes.
• 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.
• 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.