Eastern Salmon and Steelhead Science Section Manager

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Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

La Grande or Pendleton, Oregon

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: $7,353 - $11,373 per month

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.

We are hiring for one permanent, full-time position with ODFW. The successful candidate will have the option to be based in either La Grande or Pendleton, Oregon (With Hybrid work options available).

NOTE: This position requires a cover letter and resume/CV to be attached to your application. See additional details under the “What we are looking for” section

What you will do:

This position manages the section that plans and implements research, monitoring and evaluation projects for salmon and steelhead in eastern Oregon (from Hood River to the Snake River). This will involve supervision of staff as well as planning, organizing, and coordinating project operations to ensure achievement of the agency’s goals and mission.

This position may use a state-issued credit card (SPOTS), for work-related purchases.

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

 

Qualifications / Experience Level Required:

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Five years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience; OR
  • Two years of related experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Desired Attributes:
  • Scientific expertise and leadership
  • Operational, administrative, and staff leadership for science projects with diverse staffing and funding needs
  • Multi-agency collaboration leadership
  • Communication and outreach experience

The initial review for this position requires a cover letter and resume/CV to be attached to your application. The cover letter should indicate your interest in the position and address the following criteria:
  • scientific expertise and leadership,
  • Operational, administrative, and staff leadership for science projects with diverse staffing and funding needs
  • Multi-agency collaboration leadership, and
  • Experience with communication and outreach

NOTE: Failure to attach a cover letter and resume/CV, or address the information requested, may result in your application being removed from further consideration.

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.
  • Get There – Oregon’s easy-to-use carpool matching tool and trip planner.

Application Details and Instructions
  • The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.
  • 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.
  • First time applying to the State of Oregon? Consider utilizing a WorkSource Oregon Resource event!
  • 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:
  • If you are hired, you will become part of the State’s management service. 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.

Housing: No

Contact:

Apply for This Position: https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/La-Grande--ODFW--Fish-Research/Research--Analysis--and-Statistics-Manager-1--Eastern-Salmon-and-Steelhead-Science-Section-Manager-_REQ-189979-1

Application Closes: 12/01/25

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