Fish Passage & Habitat Restoration Specialist

State of Oregon; Klamath Falls (OR); On-site; USD 53,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays a year

Competitive benefits package

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is hiring a Fish Screening, Passage and Restoration Coordinator (Natural Resource Specialist 2) for a full-time, permanent position in Klamath Falls, Oregon.

The role focuses on serving as a liaison among the fish screening program, passage program, and Habitat Division, while providing technical assistance to irrigation districts and conservation groups in the Klamath Basin.

Qualifications

• Six years of biological experience in a fish or wildlife program with data gathering, analysis or reporting.
• Two years of biological experience with a Bachelor’s in Fisheries/Wildlife plus two of data gathering, analysis or reporting, and a relevant degree.
• One year of biological experience with a Master’s in Fisheries/Wildlife and two of data gathering, analysis or reporting, or a related Master’s.
• Doctorate in Fisheries or Wildlife Science or related field required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between project proponents, fish screening and habitat programs and the Habitat Division.
• Provide technical assistance to irrigation districts, water users, watershed councils and conservation groups in the Klamath Basin.
• Collect, analyze and evaluate data for fish screening, passage and habitat restoration projects and coordinate related activities.
• Participate in a range of fish, wildlife and habitat activities within the Klamath Basin.

Skills

Public speaking

Writing

Outreach

Diplomacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fisheries or Wildlife Science

Master’s degree in Fisheries or Wildlife Science

Doctorate in Fisheries or Wildlife Science

Job description

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is hiring a Fish Screening, Passage and Restoration Coordinator (Natural Resource Specialist 2) for a full-time, permanent position in Klamath Falls, Oregon.

The role focuses on serving as a liaison among the fish screening program, passage program, and Habitat Division, while providing technical assistance to irrigation districts and conservation groups in the Klamath Basin.