Job Description:

Make a Difference in Oregon's Natural Resources! 

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.

This position is with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) located in Roseburg and oversees staff at offices in Roseburg and Charleston.

Play a key leadership role with fish and wildlife resources in the Umpqua Watershed District, which encompasses most of Douglas and Coos counties. Put your Natural Resource leadership skills to work by directing the Umpqua Watershed District staff of fish, wildlife, and habitat biologists, and support services staff. 

If you enjoy the outdoors, Oregon is the place for you. We have glaciated mountain peaks to the east, the Pacific Ocean to the west and the massive Columbia River Gorge to the north. You can fish 365 days a year, and there is hunting for big game, waterfowl, and game birds. The Oregon coast attracts thousands of people who clam, crab and fish in the ocean for halibut, salmon, and tuna. The outdoor opportunities are endless when it comes to fish and wildlife in Oregon! Oregon is known for their vineyards, breweries, and adventures for the whole family to enjoy. To learn more about the department, the work we do, and see our beautiful state, view the following video at https://youtu.be/8CjDPiPMGAk

Did you know:

• We offer full medical, vision and dental plans with employees paying either 1-5% of their rates
• You will start out accruing 8 hours of sick and 10 hours of vacation leave per month, with your vacation leave accruals increasing every 5 years
• You have access to 24 hours (3 days) of personal business leave to use at your discretion each year
• You receive eleven paid holidays per year

What you will do:

The role is critical to establishing and/or maintaining working relationships with community leaders, tribes, federal and state agencies, local governments, and stakeholder groups by:

• Meeting with tribal, federal, state, and local government leaders to coordinate development and implementation of department and region fish and wildlife programs.
• Participating in meetings with various constituent and resource user groups.

Supervises fish, wildlife, habitat, hydropower, support, and public information officer programs and staff in the Umpqua Watershed District:

• Plans, assigns, and reviews staff work. Adjusts work assignments and schedules to maintain adequate staffing levels and responds to fluctuating workloads.
• Evaluates employee performance and prepares performance appraisals. Assesses staff training needs and arranges for or provides instruction.
• Assures watershed level coordination among disciplines and assignments.
• Reviews applicant credentials, participates in interviews, and hires or recommends hiring of staff.
• Resolves personnel problems, complaints, and formal grievances. Rewards and disciplines employees. Hires, fires, and disciplines employees as necessary.
• Counsels employees in work-related activities, personal growth, and career development.

Plans coordinates, and directs fish, wildlife, hydropower, habitat, and public information programs in the district in a coordinated watershed level approach:

• Meets regularly with fish, wildlife, and habitat division staff, as well as information and education staff to identify tasks, progress on assignments and impediments to reaching program goals of the divisions and region. Attends divisional and agency-wide coordination meetings (Executive Leadership Team, etc.) as assigned.
• Develops and implements work plan for District and staff consistent with ODFW’s Strategic Plan.
• Sets, promotes, and provides guidance, advice, and assistance to district staff in reaching management goals and objectives and in improving program effectiveness.
• Organizes and facilitates occasional internal district fish and wildlife program meetings to identify program needs, define regional expectations, and priorities, and improve coordination.
• Reviews and assists in evaluating angling, hunting, furtaking, and other regulation and policy proposals.
• Reviews and assists in evaluating contentious habitat protection activities.
• Works cooperatively with the Oregon State Police and other state resource management agencies to set fish and wildlife conservation strategies and implement same effectively.
• Assures that District work schedules reflect regional and statewide priorities and policies.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

Working Conditions:

• Frequently out of doors or operating vehicles in inclement weather and at night, often works more than 8 hours per day and in excess of 40 hours per week. Frequent nighttime and weekend work. Participates in field activities. Often encounters difficult or angry people.
• This position requires a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
• The duties of this position include as an essential function the possession and use of a SPOTS Card for work-related purchases. Prior to being issued a SPOTS Card the employee must meet all necessary requirements in accordance with ODFW Policy ASD_250_03-- SPOTS, including completing ODFW SPOTS Card training. Continued eligibility to possess and use a SPOTS Card requires that the holder remain in full compliance with ODFW policy ASD_250_03—SPOTS.
• This position requires passing of a computerized criminal history background check. The successful candidate will be subject to a criminal history background check with fingerprinting before being hired into this position, and the employee will be subject to annual checks during employment. This position has been designated as sensitive in that the incumbent has direct access to persons under 18 years of age, elderly persons or persons with disabilities. This position has been designated as sensitive in that the incumbent in this position has personnel or human resources functions as one of the position’s primary responsibilities.

Criminal Records/DMV Check
Applicants are subject to both a criminal history and motor vehicles check. Driving is required for all positions. Out-of-state finalists will be required to present a current certified driving record for review to be considered for the position. Be prepared to obtain as soon as possible. You are expected to provide the out-of-state certified driving record before an offer can be made unless extenuating circumstances exist. Adverse background and/or driving information may disqualify you from further consideration.

Minimum Qualifications:

Five years of lead work, supervision, or progressively related experience involving habitat management for fish or wildlife, resource management and policy, or program administration; OR

Three years of related experience and a Bachelor’s degree in resource management program with at least 45 quarter (30 semester) hours of biological or ecological coursework.

Requested Skills:

• Proven record of proactively building effective relationships with tribal, federal, state, and local governments, and non-profit and stakeholder groups.
• Preparing and implementing long and short range goals and plans.
• Budget development, management, and accountability for multiple complex projects/programs.
• Supervising staff including recruitment, hiring and performance management
  Resolution of natural resource conflicts.
• Applying fish and wildlife laws and regulations.
• Working with others on controversial issues involving natural resources.

Additional Information:

Your answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the "Job History" section in your application or you may not be considered for this position. Resumes will not replace the completed "Job History" section in your online application. You may be disqualified if your experience listed in the “Job History” section does not include information used to: 1) meet the minimum qualifications of the job and 2) back up your answers to the supplemental questions. If any of the positions listed in your application are part time or seasonal, be sure to include the dates you worked (month and year) and the average amount of hours worked per week in the duties section. Only those individuals who most closely match the requested skills will be invited to an interview.

Note: You will be required to provide a copy of your official or unofficial transcripts (online transcripts are acceptable) during the selection process that show your name, the name/address of the institution, coursework with passing grades, and degree conferred (including date), if you are using education to qualify. Transcripts and cover letters can be attached to your application in the Resume/CV/Cover Letter attachments field when you apply. Cover letters may not be reviewed unless it is stated as a requirement in the job posting.

For helpful tips on filling out your job history, responding to the supplemental questions, and submitting your application, click here

Internal Applicants: The contact information that is prefilled on your application is typically your work email and work phone number. Be sure to check your state email and Workday notifications for your status regarding the recruitment process. If you are away from the office or unable to check your state email account for an extended period, contact the HR Recruitment Unit and the hiring manager to let them know your personal email and phone number where you can be contacted. This will help to ensure you do not miss out on any correspondence that may be related to an interview. If you apply for a position as an internal applicant and then terminate while the recruitment is still in process, contact the Recruitment Unit to have your contact information updated.

External Applicants (non-state of Oregon employees): If you would like to retain a copy of this job posting, please print a copy before submitting your application. Once the job posting has closed, you will not be able to access the posting.

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.

Reasonable accommodations for interviews will be provided upon request to individuals with disabilities. If you are experiencing difficulty applying for this position or have questions, please contact the ODFW Human Resources office at 503-947-6051.

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.

If you are hired, you will become part of the State's management team. Pay and benefits on all job listings may change without notice.

Veterans - If you are an eligible veteran and you meet the qualifications, veterans' preference points will be added to your score.  For more information on veterans' preference points visit www.oregonjobs.org and select Veterans resources under Resources. Please do not attach veteran documentation to your initial application, after you have applied you will be sent a task in your Workday account to provide your veteran documentation at that time.

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More information about our agency can be found on our social media accounts and at myodfw.com and https://www.dfw.state.or.us/

If you are passionate about natural resources, we invite you to join our team and assist with furthering ODFW’s mission by partnering with communities and sharing how our work has a positive effect on Oregon’s fish, wildlife and their habitats. 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. Consider joining our team as we lead ODFW into the future!

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