NATURAL RESOURCE SPECIALIST 3 (Marine Reserves Communications & Engagement Project Leader): A Permanent, Full-time Position. Job Number: ODFW15-0093. Pay: $3,974.00 - $5,802.00 Monthly.
Location: Fish & Wildlife-Fish Division, Newport, Oregon.
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 Marine Science, 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. A Master's degree in Marine Science, 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 Marine Science, 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. Applicants who have obtained a Master's degree or Doctorate that included work experience from an internship, work/study, thesis, or similar program may list this experience in their application to receive credit for the work experience. The Master's degree/Doctorate and applicable work experience will be considered separately and both the education and applicable experience may count toward minimum qualifications.
Your application materials must clearly describe how you meet these qualifications. Answers to the supplemental questions must be supported in the "Work Experience" section of your Oregon E-Recruit application. Note: A copy of all transcripts (if education is required to qualify) must be attached at the time of application in order to receive credit for college degrees or coursework. Transcripts must include coursework and indicate that a degree was conferred. Online transcripts are acceptable. Official or original transcripts are not required; however, they may be required to validate education. Requested Skills; Preference will be given to applicants with knowledge and/or experience in:
• Communications, in a natural resources field
• Marine science and natural resource social sciences (human dimensions)
• Developing communications tools, materials, and products for non-technical audiences
• Developing communications tools, materials, and products for technical audiences
• Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro and ArcGIS 10
• Working with the media
• Working with environmental and fishing interests
• Working with decision makers.
Duties: Make a Difference in Oregon's Natural Resources! ODFW Mission: To protect and enhance Oregon's fish and wildlife and their habitats for use and enjoyment by present and future generations. • This position is with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's Marine Resources Program administered by the Fish Division, located in Newport. • 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. • 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 postings may change without notice. • You must submit your application online. Paper applications will not be accepted. The Marine Reserves Communications & Engagement Project Leader will lead communications and outreach, and serve as a community liaison, for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's marine reserves program, and provide communications and outreach support to the Department's larger, Marine Resources Program (MRP). S/he is responsible for developing and implementing strategic communications and outreach for the marine reserves program and MRP that targets stakeholders, partners, decision makers, and the general public. Communications and outreach are to raise awareness of: a) Oregon's marine reserve sites, b) ODFW's marine reserves program and MRP, c) the science of marine reserves, d) the scientific research being conducted by the Department and research partners, and e) Oregon's nearshore ocean and estuarine ecosystems. This work requires close collaboration and coordination with the marine reserves program leader, MRP leadership team, scientific research staff, and partners. The Community Engagement Project Leader will serve as a community liaison for the marine reserves program, working within coastal communities and with communities of interest. This includes working with the marine reserves program leader to develop mechanisms for supporting community-based activities related to marine reserves implementation, and supporting sustainable, long-term engagement of coastal communities in the stewardship of Oregon's marine resources. Major duties and responsibilities are to: • Provide communications and outreach to raise awareness of Oregon's marine reserve sites, the Department's marine reserves program and Marine Resources Program (MRP), the science of marine reserves, the scientific research being conducted by the Department and research partners, and Oregon's nearshore ocean and estuarine ecosystems. • For the marine reserves program: Refine and evolve the program's strategic communications plan. Determine and set priorities for outreach. Work with the marine reserves program team to integrate the communications plan across the program. Work with partners to further communications and outreach for Oregon's marine reserves. • For the Marine Resources Program (MRP): Assist the MRP leadership team with strategic communications planning for MRP. • Develop and implement effective communications tools and outreach products, based on communications plans for the marine reserves program and Marine Resources Program (MRP). • Build relationships and partnerships to further communications and outreach. Coordinate and collaborate with partners. • Represent marine reserves program, MRP, and/or Department at outreach events. • Manage contracts and contractors. • Manage budget. • Assist the marine reserves program and Marine Resources Program (MRP) staff with writing and editing scientific reports and journal publications, developing graphics for reports and publications, layouts and formatting, developing presentations and scientific posters. • Work with staff to obtain materials for use in communications and outreach products. • Work within coastal communities and with communities of interest. Share information about Oregon's marine reserves, the marine reserves program, and scientific research being conducted. Determine best ways to share this information based on each community's needs and interests. Meet with individuals and groups on a regular basis. Listen and learn about community interests and concerns. Communicate interests and concerns with marine reserves program staff as appropriate. Determine ways to best support community-based activities related to marine reserves implementation. • Work with marine reserves program leader to develop mechanism(s) for supporting sustainable, long-term engagement of coastal communities in the stewardship of Oregon's marine resources. • Provide trainings and serve as a resource for marine reserves program and Marine Resources Program (MRP) staff, volunteers, and students related to communications tools and skills. • Participate in mandatory job-related training, e.g., defensive driving, CPR, and first aid. Participate in program planning and coordination meetings. • Work with supervisor and MRP Manager to identify and develop plan for trainings for developing and advancing job related skills and for career development. Working Conditions; • Approximately 75% of the time is spent in the office, mostly using personal computer. • Regular travel by car (3-4 trips in excess of 150 miles each month). • Participates in out of town meetings. • This 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. Requires working some odd hours, nights and weekends. • This position has been designated as sensitive in that the incumbent in this position has access to confidential/fiscal-related information. The successful candidate will be subject to an initial criminal history background check with fingerprinting and will be subject to annual criminal history checks thereafter. Continued employment is contingent upon passing the criminal history background check. NOTE: You must have a valid driver license and an acceptable driving record. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife will check driving records for in-state finalists. Out-of-state finalists will be required to present a current driving record for review. NOTE: 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.
Application: Apply online
Contact: Oregon Fish and Wildlife. Website: http://www.oregon.gov/jobs/Pages/Agency-Contacts.aspx
Filing Date: 10/13/15.
