Initial Posting Date:

08/01/2025

Application Deadline:

08/14/2025

Agency:

Department of Fish and Wildlife

Salary Range:

$5,325 - $8,148

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Natural Resource Specialist 3 (Commercial Crab Project Leader)

Job Description:

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.

Do you have experience managing commercial fisheries and fishery monitoring programs? If so, we are hiring for one full-time, permanent position located in the coastal town of Newport, Oregon.

What you will do:

You will lead the development of crab management initiatives, present regulatory proposals to the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission, and coordinate program work with staff and other partners. You will also be tasked with leading efforts to sample catch and bycatch, conduct pre-season testing for crab quality in collaboration with industry, process and enter logbook information, implement electronic monitoring, and manage derelict gear retrieval programs, as well as collaborate with program staff to develop and implement marine life entanglement risk reduction and adaptive management measures.

This position requires a Boater Education Card and use of a state-issued credit card (SPOTS Card) for work related purchases.

For a full review of the position details, duties, and working conditions, please review the position description located here.

What we are looking for:

To meet the qualifications, candidates must meet at least one of the following options:

• Option 1: Six years of experience performing studies, research, or resource management activities in a biological or ecological program. At least one year of the experience must be at a technical or professional level performing activities such as researching and analyzing data, conducting investigations, applying pertinent laws and regulations, or coordinating and monitoring project activities.

• Option 2: 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 related coursework and three years of experience performing studies, research, or resource management activities in a biological or ecological program. At least one year of the experience must be at a technical or professional level performing activities such as researching and analyzing data, conducting investigations, applying pertinent laws and regulations, or coordinating and monitoring project activities.

• Option 3: A Master's degree in Fisheries or Wildlife Science or a closely related Bachelor’s degree with at least 45 quarter (30 semester) hours of related coursework and two years of experience performing studies, research, or resource management activities in a biological or ecological program. At least one year of the experience must be at a technical or professional level performing activities such as researching and analyzing data, conducting investigations, applying pertinent laws and regulations, or coordinating and monitoring project activities.

• Option 4: A Doctorate degree in Fisheries or Wildlife Science or a closely related Bachelor’s degree with at least 45 quarter (30 semester) hours of related coursework and one year of experience performing studies, research, or resource management activities in a biological or ecological program. At least one year of the experience must be at a technical or professional level performing activities such as researching and analyzing data, conducting investigations, applying pertinent laws and regulations, or coordinating and monitoring project activities.

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.

Desired Attributes:

• Expert knowledge of commercial fishery management principles and practices

• Knowledge of natural resource policy development and implementation

• Facilitation skills to lead advisory body and public meetings

• Interagency and interdisciplinary teamwork skills to coordinate sampling plans, resource assessments and technical analysis of management options

• Tact and ability to communicate effectively with members of the commercial fishing industry, researchers, the public, and agency and interagency personnel

• Effective plain English, technical, and scientific writing skills

• Skills in statistical analysis of fisheries datasets

• Working knowledge of crab life histories and commercial crab fisheries

• Ability to work independently

• Ability to work at sea in rough weather

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 503-947-6051.

Additional Details:

• 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.

• Finalists are subject to both a criminal history and motor vehicles check. Driving is required for all positions. 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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The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer