Seasonal Fisheries Employment Opportunity

Make a Difference in Oregon's Natural Resources! 

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.

Location:  Based out of Central Point, Oregon. Work to be conducted on interior Rogue tributaries (Illinois River, Applegate River, Middle and Upper Rogue River and triburaries). 

Anticipated Duration: March 1, 2025-June 15, 2025

(These are estimated dates. Length of season(s) may be shortened or extended depending on project needs, funding, or factors beyond the project’s control).

Job Description: What you will do: Conduct winter steelhead spawning ground surveys as assigned.  Conduct landowner contacts to gain access for surveys.  Wade in streams or float (by raft, drift boat, or kayak) pre-determined stream reaches to enumerate winter steelhead redds and live/deceased fish. Conduct additional surveys, data collection and reporting as assigned, including creel surveys and the operation of fish traps.  Work independently and outdoors in exposed locations.  Requires rigorous physical labor, at times under inclement weather conditions.   Employee is expected to effectively communicate with anglers, landowners, and the general public on a daily basis.

Position requires a flexible work schedule that varies in the number of hours worked on a daily basis, but not necessarily each day, or a work schedule in which the starting and stopping times vary on a daily basis, but not necessarily each day including most weekends and some night work. Position may be physically demanding.

Questions about the position? Please contact Peter.A.Samarin@state.or.us

Requirements/Requested Skills: Minimum qualifications are not established for this position; however we are seeking applicants with the following related skills and experience (e.g., steelhead spawning survey experience; experience in identifying adult fish species (especially salmonids); experience in smolt trap operation; experience collecting and accurately recording field data; computer skills; and customer service) and who possess or are in pursuit of a Fisheries or Wildlife Science degree or related degree in biological/ecological sciences. Applicants with related boating experience (e.g., skill in kayak, raft or drift boat operation) may be given preference.  interviews may be given to candidates with this background.

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

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.
• Live, work, and play in Central Point, 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