Natural Resource Specialist 3 (Ocean Acidification Policy Project Leader)

Initial Posting Date:

09/15/2025

Application Deadline:

09/29/2025

Agency:

Department of Fish and Wildlife

Salary Range:

$5,325 - $8,148

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Natural Resource Specialist 3 (Ocean Acidification Policy Project Leader)

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 full-time, permanent position located in Newport, Oregon.

What you will do:

In this position you will lead and support the convening and activities of Oregon’s Ocean Acidification and Hypoxia Coordination (OAH) Council and Co-Chairs (ODFW and OSU). Duties will include analyzing, researching, and compiling Oregon’s OAH scientific information as well as nearshore ecosystem health. This includes preparing and drafting technical reports, action plans, and policy documents as mandated by legislation.

This position may require use of a state issued credit card (SPOTS), for work related purchases.

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

Note: Be sure to 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; this is determined based upon detailed work and education history.

What we are looking for:

Minimum Qualifications:

In order to be considered, applicants must mee tone of the following options:

Option 1: Six years of biological/ecological/oceanographic experience performing studies, research, or resource management activities in a fish or marine program that included one year at a technical or professional level performing activities in a natural resource program such as researching and analyzing data, conducting investigations, applying pertinent laws and regulations, or coordinating and monitoring project activities

Option 2: Three years of biological/ecological/oceanographic experience performing studies, research, or resource management activities in a fish or marine program that included one year at a technical or professional level performing activities in a natural resource 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, Marine Biology, Marine Ecology, Biological Oceanography, Marine Fisheries Management/Science, or a closely-related Bachelor's degree with at least 45 quarter (30 semester) hours of biological/ecological/oceanographic coursework;

Option 3: Two years of biological/ecological/oceanographic experience performing studies, research, or resource management activities in a fish or marine program that included one year at a technical or professional level performing activities in a natural resource program such as researching and analyzing data, conducting investigations, applying pertinent laws and regulations, or coordinating and monitoring project activities, and a Master'