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 a full time, permanent, Hunter Education and Recruitment Assistant located in Salem, Oregon.

What you will do:

You will coordinate the posting and reporting on scheduled events conducted by or through the Department's education programs, to coordinate the onboarding of program volunteer instructors and to be the main point of contact for providing general support to the programs' volunteer instructors. These programs include, but are not limited to, Hunter Recruitment, Hunter Education, Outdoor Skills Education and Archery Education programs.

A major portion of this work includes explaining laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures to instructors in a manner that ensures understanding and instructors act in compliance with state and federal laws, guidelines and policies. This may include developing, coordinating, or delivering written or electronic communications and presentations. You will provide Program support to include in the classroom and in the field, to the Hunter Education Program and provide backup coverage with Fleet maintenance/upkeep and maintaining education section inventory.

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

What we are looking for:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two years of secretarial or basic administrative support experience that includes records processing, generating documents, and gathering and sorting data; OR
• An associate degree in general office occupations and one year of experience with records processing, generating documents, and gathering and sorting data; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Attributes:

• Must possess good communication, interpersonal, analytical and judgment skills, and must be able to work independently.
• Applicants should have considerable knowledge in hunting skills, hunter and bowhunting education, equipment, maintenance, range safety, , regulations, and trends in Hunting and must have  teaching experience.
• Must possess strong background and related experience in program coordination and delivery, and ability to deal with multiple tasks with varying deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
• Skills in customer service, Microsoft Office Suite, and other data management and computer-based presentation software as needed, effective written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

The Department of Fish and Wildlife (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.

Additional benefits include:

• Work/life balance, 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.
• Get There - Oregon’s easy-to-use carpool matching tool and trip planner.
• Live, work, and play in Salem, Oregon.

Application Details and Instructions 

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

Additional Details:

• The employee in this position will be represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and will be subject to all terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement. Pay and benefits on all job listings may change without notice.
• Finalists are subject to both a criminal history and motor vehicles check. Driving is required for all positions. 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 who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources.

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