Research, Analysis, And Statistics Manager 2 (Inland Fish Science Program Manager)

Initial Posting Date:

05/16/2025

Application Deadline:

06/08/2025

Agency:

Department of Fish and Wildlife

Salary Range:

$7,353 - $11,373

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Research, Analysis, and Statistics Manager 2 (Inland Fish Science Program Manager)

Job Description:

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 located in Salem, Oregon. NOTE: May consider other ODFW office locations upon request.

NOTE: This position requires a cover letter to be attached to your application. See additional details under the "What we are looking for" section

What you will do:

This position provides scientific and operational leadership and direction to the Inland Fish Science Program. Program staff conduct research, monitoring, and analyses on aquatic species and their habitat and provide resulting information to others for the use in natural resource management decisions that are vital to achieving the agency's mission, especially in the face of challenging, complex, and controversial issues and worsening conditions caused by climate change.

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

What we are looking for:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Six years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience; OR

• three years of related experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field.

Desired Attributes:

• Scientific expertise and leadership

• Operational and administrative leadership for a large program with many and diverse projects, staff, and funding

• Staff supervision experience

• Communication, coordination, and outreach experience

This position requires a cover letter to be attached to your application. The cover letter should indicate your interest in the position and address the following criteria:

a) scientific expertise and leadership,

b) operational and administrative leadership for a large program with many and diverse projects, staff, and funding,

c) Staff supervision experience, and

d) Experience with communication, coordination, and outreach

NOTE: Failure to attach a cover letter, 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.

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Application Details and Instructions

• First time applying to the State of Oregon? Consider utilizing a WorkSource Oregon Resource event!

• 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.

• 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.

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The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer