Inland Fish Management Program Manager (Natural Resource Protection and Sustainability Manager 2)

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MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OREGON’S NATURAL RESOURCES!

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This position provides policy, priority, and procedural leadership for the Inland Fish Management Program. It oversees program planning, implementation, and decision-making essential to achieving the agency’s mission across Division Programs, Regional Districts, and partner entities. Given the complex and often controversial nature of fish management, this role requires the ability to synthesize competing factors and effectively communicate and coordinate internally and externally to achieve balanced solutions for fish resources and societal objectives. Additionally, the position develops and manages program budgets and serves as a key policy liaison with state, federal, and local agencies, tribes, partners, and the public.

The above position summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

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Clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and desired attributes in your application materials. Your application materials will determine if you are selected to move forward in the selection process. Please include detailed work and education history.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Minimum Qualifications

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

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Three years of related experience AND a bachelor’s degree

Desired Attributes

• Leadership experience developing and implementing fish management plans and policies, and an effective approach to addressing complex fish management issues that results in balanced and positive outcomes

• Strong written and oral communication and coordination skills with varied entities and individuals

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to address multiple concurrent work needs at different levels of detail and priority

• Strong supervisory and administrative skills

This position requires a cover letter to be attached to your application. The cover letter should indicate your interest in the position and address your qualifications with respect to the four Desired Attributes listed above. 

Failure to attach a cover letter, or address the information requested, may result in your application being removed from further consideration.

APPLICATION DETAILS AND INSTRUCTIONS

• Your application helps determine your starting salary. Be sure it accurately and thoroughly reflects your skills, experience, and education even if you don’t believe it directly relates to the position. We cannot accept any additional application materials submitted after the application 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%

• 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

• State of Oregon Employees, must apply through their employee Workday account.

• Please save a copy of this job announcement for reference, as it is not available for you to view after the announcement deadline

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

• Reasonable accommodation 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

BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM

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.

To learn more about the agency and the work we do, view the following video at https://myodfw.com/about

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.

Additional benefits include:

• 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

• Live, work and play in Salem, Oregon

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• 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.

• Finalists are subject to both a criminal history and motor vehicles check. 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 or current or former servicemembers of the Oregon National Guard who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources

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

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