Fish Research Project Leader (Supervising Fish and Wildlife Biologist)

Initial Posting Date:

11/14/2025

Application Deadline:

12/04/2025

Agency:

Department of Fish and Wildlife

Salary Range:

$5,763 - $8,504

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Fish Research Project Leader (Supervising Fish and Wildlife Biologist)

Job Description:

MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OREGON’S NATURAL RESOURCES!

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today

As a Fish Research Project Leader (Supervising Fish and Wildlife Biologist) in La Grande, Pendleton or Umatilla, Oregon, you will supervise and conduct research studies to evaluate the abundance, condition, and survival of out-migrant juvenile salmonids in the Umatilla, Grande Ronde, and Snake rivers. Duties include:

• Administer and coordinate project operations

• Prepare reports and presentations

• Participate in collection of scientific data in streams in Northeast Oregon

• Conduct personnel activities

• Prepare budgets

• Write progress reports, technical reports and scientific publications

• Public speaking and making presentations on natural resource issues

• Supervision of eight employees

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.

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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

Three years of biological experience performing studies, research, or resource management activities in a fish or wildlife program. At least one year of the experience must be at a technical or professional level performing activities in a fish or wildlife program such as researching and analyzing data, conducting investigations, applying pertinent laws and regulations, or coordinating and monitoring project activities AND a Bachelor's degree in Fisheries or Wildlife Science or a closely-related Bachelor's degree with at least 45 quarter (30 semester) hours of biological/ecological coursework, OR three additional years of biological experience performing studies, research, or resource management activities in a fisheries or wildlife program. One year of experience must have included leadwork or supervisory duties.

Equivalency Notes:

• A Master's degree in Fisheries or Wildlife Science or a closely-related Master's degree in biological/ecological sciences will substitute for up to one year of the required experience.

• A Doctorate degree in Fisheries or Wildlife Science or a closely-related Doctorate degree in biological/ecological sciences will substitute for up to two years of the required experience.

Desired Attributes   

• Experience working on agency committees to develop staff proposals or agency positions

• Experience performing data analysis using a varie