Fishery Management Assistant Project Leader

Oregon Inc; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 53,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

Advancement opportunities

Learning opportunities

Job summary

State of Oregon’s Department of Fish and Wildlife seeks a State Fishery Management Assistant Project Leader to support marine commercial fisheries management in Newport. You will analyze data, prepare reports, and develop monitoring plans while coordinating with stakeholders and advisory bodies.

The role includes leading the Yaquina Bay herring acoustic survey and quota setting. Minimum qualifications cover advanced biological experience and degrees in Fisheries or Wildlife Science, with options

Qualifications

• Option 1 requires two years of biological experience with specific coursework and a relevant Bachelor's degree; or three additional years of experience.
• Option 2 requires one year of biological experience plus a Master’s degree in Fisheries or Wildlife Science or a closely related field.
• Option 3 requires a Doctorate in Fisheries or Wildlife Science or closely related field.
• Master’s/Doctorate with internship or thesis experience may count toward both education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing commercial fisheries and research data to inform management decisions.
• Document findings and recommendations in reports and presentations.
• Develop and implement management and monitoring plans.
• Communicate with stakeholders, develop outreach materials, and present at public meetings.
• Serve as primary contact and coordination for commercial nearshore and Yaquina Bay herring fisheries.
• Lead annual acoustic survey for Yaquina Bay herring biomass and quota estimation.

Skills

Data analysis

Outreach materials

Stakeholder engagement

Databases management

Fishery monitoring

Regulatory collaboration

Small boat handling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fisheries or Wildlife Science

Master’s degree in Fisheries or Wildlife Science

Doctorate in Fisheries or Wildlife Science

Tools

MS Access

Excel

Job description

State of Oregon’s Department of Fish and Wildlife seeks a State Fishery Management Assistant Project Leader to support marine commercial fisheries management in Newport. You will analyze data, prepare reports, and develop monitoring plans while coordinating with stakeholders and advisory bodies.

The role includes leading the Yaquina Bay herring acoustic survey and quota setting. Minimum qualifications cover advanced biological experience and degrees in Fisheries or Wildlife Science, with options