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.
Are you passionate about protecting and making a difference with Oregon’s fish and wildlife populations? Do you have a background in assessing and understanding fish and wildlife water and habitat needs? Are you skilled in finding creative solutions to natural resource challenges and communicating with a variety of audiences? Then this position may be for you! Join the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Water Program to help ensure fish and wildlife water needs are met.
What you will do:
• Serve as the Water Program lead for regional water planning (including place-based planning) and implementation efforts in geographies focused in the western/southwestern part of the State. Work with the Water Program Policy Coordinator and local district staff to collaborate with agriculture, municipal, and other water users to develop water management strategies that meet multiple water needs including instream needs. Review, analyze, and evaluate complex water plans, reports, proposals and applications to identify impacts and benefits to instream and fish and wildlife needs.
• Work with the Water Program science team and conduct technical analyses and literature reviews to ensure that water plans and projects contain the best available information about instream needs and opportunities. Write technical reports including analyses, conclusions, and recommendations for water planning projects.
• Conduct technical analyses and evaluation of water right applications to assess the potential impacts to species and review mitigation proposals as appropriate. Conduct geospatial analysis to determine extent of affected waterways and overlap of reach with distribution of key species. Analyze data to determine flows necessary for relevant species by using instream flow data, GIS analysis, or outputs from relevant modeling.
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.
Criminal Records/DMV Check
Applicants are subject to both a criminal history and motor vehicles check. Driving is required for all positions. 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 and/or driving 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:
• Three years of biological/ecological/hydrological experience performing studies, research, or resource management activities in a fisheries, hydrology, water management, stream ecology, or related field with a focus in instream flow or hydrology. At least one year of the experience must be at a technical or professional level in a fisheries, hydrology, water management, stream ecology, or related field with a focus in instream flow or hydrology performing activities 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 Science, Hydrology, Water Management, Stream Ecology, or a closely related Bachelor’s degree with a focus in instream flow or hydrology with at least 45 quarter (30 semester) hours of related coursework, or three additional years of experience performing studies, research, or resource management activities in hydrology, water management, fisheries, stream ecology, or related fields with a focus in instream flow or hydrology.
A Master’s degree in Fisheries Science, Hydrology, Water Management, Stream Ecology, or a closely related Master’s degree with a focus in instream flow or hydrology will substitute for up to one year of the required experience.
A Doctorate degree in Fisheries Science, Hydrology, Water Management, Stream Ecology, or a closely related Doctorate degree with a focus in instream flow or hydrology will substitute for up to two years of the required experience.
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Requested Skills:
• Preference will be given to candidates with Master’s or Doctorate degree in hydrology, water management, water quality, fisheries, environmental studies, environmental planning, or related fields with a research focus on fish and water; or a JD in environmental law, water law or related focus.
• Understanding of Oregon water law, prior appropriation system, and Instream Water Right rules and statutes
• Experience presenting on technically difficult or controversial issues
• Understanding of municipal and agricultural water systems and efficiencies
Additional Information:
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More information about our agency can be found on our social media accounts and at myodfw.com and https://www.dfw.state.or.us/
If you are passionate about natural resources, we invite you to join our team and assist with furthering ODFW’s mission by partnering with communities and sharing how our work has a positive effect on Oregon’s fish, wildlife and their habitats. 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. Consider joining our team as we lead ODFW into the future!
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
