FISHERIES RESEARCH PROJECT LEADER
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, LaGrande, The Dalles & Hermiston, Oregon
Closes: Thursday, February 17, 2011 (see note below)

Job Code: ODFW11-0001
Salary: $4,039-$5,671 Monthly

Note: The first review of applications began on February 3, 2011. The job posting deadline has been extended to allow additional applicants the opportunity to apply for any positions not filled from the first review. Interested applicants should apply now!

Here’s your opportunity to put your biological skills to work for ODFW’s Northeast-Central Oregon Research and Monitoring Program. Develop and oversee Chinook salmon and steelhead adult escapement, productivity, and survival studies in the John Day Basin. Assure that salmon conservation and restoration activities are conducted in the most effective and scientifically sound manner and that population status is assessed over time.

There are two full time, permanent positions located in La Grande and The Dalles. There are also two full time, limited duration positions through June 30, 2011 with the possibility of extension located in La Grande and Hermiston. These positions have been requested for permanent status in the next budget pending legislative approval.

Qualifications:
Three years’ biological experience performing studies, research, or resource management activities in fish/wildlife program. One year must be technical or professional level; and a Bachelor’s degree in Fisheries/Wildlife Science or closely-related Bachelor’s degree with at least 45 quarter/30 semester hours biological/ecologic