Fish and Wildlife Manager 1 (Rock Creek Hatchery Manager)

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.

This is a full time, Limited Duration position located in Idleyld Park, Oregon.

The anticipated employment dates are October 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027.

We will also consider a Job Rotation for current, regular status employees of the State of Oregon in good standing in a permanent or limited duration position (not temporary or seasonal) that is expected to continue through at least June 30, 2027. Please attach approval from your current manager to be considered for this job rotation in the resume/cover letter section of your application.

What you will do:

As the Rock Creek Hatchery Manager, you will supervise, manage, plan, coordinate and direct the operation and maintenance of a fish hatchery and trapping facility. Responsibilities include:

• Plan, develop and implement assigned hatchery production.
• Develop and implement hatchery specific operating policies and implement procedures
• Handling of anadromous and resident domestic and wild adult salmonid broodstock.
• Supervise employees
• Develop and implement goals: affirmative action, safety, hazardous materials handling, ADA
• Oversee and participate in fish culture activities
• Oversee maintenance and operation of water system
• Oversee maintenance of facilities, grounds and equipment

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.

Housing is provided and the successful candidate will be required to live onsite. For a full review of the position details, duties and working conditions, click here.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Minimum Qualifications

To meet the qualifications, applicants must meet at least one of the following options:

• Option 1: An Associate degree in Fisheries Technology, Aquaculture or Aquarium Science AND three years and six months of fish culture (care of fish) experience ( eighteen months of fisheries, wildlife or related habitat work experience will count toward this experience);
• Option 2: A Bachelor’s degree in Fisheries Science or a closely-related Bachelor’s degree with at least 45 quarter (30 semester) hours of biological/ecological coursework AND two years of fish culture (care of fish) experience (twelve months of fisheries, wildlife or related habitat work experience will count toward this experience);
• Option 3: Five years of fish culture (care of fish) experience (two years of fisheries, wildlife or related habitat work experience will count toward this experience).

NOTE: The required experience must have included two years of lead work or supervisory experience.

Desired Attributes

• Fish culture experience in a hatchery setting
• Experience developing and implementing procedures
• Experience with budget development and administration
• Experience writing technical and summary reports
• Supervising experience

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.

Application Details and Instructions 

• First time applying to the State of Oregon? Consider utilizing a WorkSource Oregon Resource event!
• 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 INFORMATION

• If you are hired, you will become part of the State’s management team. Pay and benefits on all job listings may change without notice
• Finalists are subject to both a criminal history and motor vehicles check. 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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More information about our agency can be found on our social media accounts and at myodfw.com and http://www.dfw.state.or.us/

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