Field Operations Supervisor (Supervising Fish and Wildlife Biologist)

Responsibilities

• Serve as the project leader for the Marine Resources Program’s commercial finfish field operations team.
• Oversee field operations by supervising staff, managing hiring and performance, and guiding career development.
• Administer budgets, contracts, and project resources.
• Direct data collection, develop sampling designs and protocols, and coordinate field activities.
• Manage coastal pelagic species activities and represent ODFW in regional and federal management forums.
• Plan and evaluate research projects in collaboration with NOAA Fisheries.
• Communicate project findings through reports and data summaries to fishery managers, stakeholders, and the public.

Requirements

• Option 1: Six years of biological experience in a fish or wildlife program, including at least one year at a technical/professional level and one year of leadwork or supervisory experience.
• Option 2: Bachelor's degree in Fisheries, Wildlife Science, or a closely related field with at least 45 quarter hours of biological/ecological coursework, three years of biological experience, one year of technical/professional experience, and one year of leadwork or supervisory experience.
• Master's or Doctorate degrees in relevant biological sciences may substitute for a portion of the required experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading or supervising a fishery monitoring project.
• Experience developing and implementing project proposals.
• Experience monitoring budgets and tracking expenditures.
• Experience drafting project and contract reports.
• Experience working with commercial fishermen and/or processors.

Benefits

• 11 paid holidays per year.
• Competitive benefits package.
• Advancement and learning opportunities within the State of Oregon.

About the Company

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) works to protect and enhance Oregon's fish and wildlife and their habitats for use and enjoyment by present and future generations. We are a dedicated team working across diverse regions, from the Pacific Ocean to the high desert, to manage Oregon's natural resources.