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| Post Code: D715 |
| Announcement Number: LEFW9108 |
| Classification Number: C8503 |
| Open: 11/19/2009 |
| Close: 12/10/2009 |
| Location: Salem |
| Availability: Full Time |
NATURAL RESOURCE SPECIALIST 3 |
(Wildlife Restoration Coordinator)
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$3,727 - $5,187 MONTHLY
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GENERAL INFORMATION
- This position is with the Wildlife Division of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife located in Salem.
- This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified people.
- The list will be used to fill the current vacancy only.
- The employee in this position will be represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and will be subject to all provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
- If called for an interview, applicants will be asked to sign a reference authorization and release form at the time of interview.
TO QUALIFY
Your resume will be reviewed to verify that you meet the qualifications stated in this section. To receive credit, you must clearly describe how you have:
- Three years of biological experience in a fisheries or wildlife program. At least one year of the experience must be at the professional level, performing research or resource management activities, such as planning and conducting investigations, analyzing data, applying pertinent laws and regulations, and coordinating and monitoring project activities; AND
- A Bachelor’s degree in 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 years of biological experience performing studies, research, or resource management activities in a fisheries or wildlife program.
A Master’s degree in Fisheries or Wildlife Science, or a closely-related Master’s degree in biological/ecological sciences will substitute for up to one year of required experience and a Doctorate in Fisheries or Wildlife Science, or a closely-related Doctorate in biological/ecological sciences will substitute for up to two years of required experience.
Applicants who have obtained a Master’s degree or Doctorate that includes work experience from an internship, work/study, or similar program may list this experience in their resume to receive credit for the work experience. The Master’s degree/Doctorate and applicable work experience will be reviewed separately and both the education and applicable experience may count toward minimum qualifications.
Your resume must indicate the total time worked for each job listed by including the month/year. If a job was not full-time, you must state the hours worked per week. Your resume must clearly describe your job duties and your level of responsibility. Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly describe how the job duties fully meet the qualifications listed. Be sure to indicate a percent of time actually spent on qualifying experience if it is not the main experience, but only part of the duty(ies) you performed in a job you are listing.
Note: All applicants must submit a photocopy of all transcripts required to qualify with their application to receive credit for college degrees or coursework unless they are permanent employees of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. However, permanent ODFW employees should be prepared to provide copies of college transcripts upon request as they may be required if it is not clear whether a degree is closely related. Credits must be from an accredited college or university. Transcripts must include coursework and indicate that a degree was conferred. Online transcripts are acceptable.
Preference will be given to applicants with biological knowledge and federal grant writing and management experience.
IF YOU QUALIFY
There is no test for this job. If you meet the “To Qualify” requirements on this announcement, your name will be placed on the list with a code of QLF (qualified).
Applicants with Veteran’s Preference Points who submit the required documents will be considered in accordance with applicable statutes.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Wildlife Restoration Coordinator will develop and implement guidelines for other state agencies, conservation groups, landowners and department staff applying for and/or receiving Wildlife Restoration (PR), State Wildlife Grant (SWG), Endangered Species (Section 6) and Landowner Incentive Program (LIP) grant funding for species or habitat protection, restoration, or enhancement projects. S/he will be responsible for developing project proposals with project managers for species and habitat protection, restoration or enhancement projects on public and private lands using established habitat management and restoration guidelines and principles. Major duties and responsibilities are to:
- Develop and coordinate Wildlife Division’s Wildlife Restoration Pittman-Robertson (PR), State Wildlife Grant (SWG), Landowner Incentive Program (LIP), and Section 6 habitat management, enhancement and restoration activities for the department.
- Provide technical guidance on implementation of multifaceted habitat restoration and enhancement projects to PR, SWG, LIP, and Sec 6 grantees and other partners using scientifically sound and accepted species and habitat restoration guidelines.
- Work with department staff and project partners to ensure project results are entered into the Oregon Conservation Registry.
- Conduct annual field reviews of program activities at various locations throughout the state (wildlife management areas, private, state or federal lands) to monitor project implementation and completion.
- Coordinate field tours with department or other land managers to review habitat management activities and provide recommendations on their applicability to the department and division goals and objectives for the PR, SWG, LIP, and Section 6 programs.
- Attend and make presentations at conferences and symposiums to maintain knowledge of habitat management and enhancement techniques and to highlight habitat restoration activities implemented by the department.
- Complete other administrative activities necessary to coordinate PR, SWG, LIP and Section 6 habitat management activities for the department.
- Responsible for developing overall program budgets and budget targets for department project leaders and grantees.
- Provide direction to project leaders and grantees and assist with the development of intricate work plans for PR, SWG, LIP, and Section 6.
- Develop and evaluate multifaceted grant proposals submitted from the field to ensure proposals are scientifically sound, cost effective and are compliant with state and federal rules, regulations, and policies.
- Develop and submit grant amendments and other grant documentation necessary to revise projects.
- Develop interim and annual performance reports for PR, SWG, LIP, and Section 6 grants to ensure they meet program requirements.
- Coordinate with project managers, State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), tribes, and USFWS – Wildlife and Sport Fish Program staff to meet complex state and federal cultural compliance requirements (Cultural Resource, ESA – Section 7, and NEPA) necessary for project implementation.
- Monitor project expenditures for consistency with program objectives and allocated funding levels.
- Work with administrative support staff to track PR, SWG, LIP, and Section 6 funded projects through the use of the USFWS – Federal Assistance Information Management System (FAIMS) website.
- Provide PR, SWG, LIP, and Section 6 Education & Outreach.
- Work with the habitat biologists, landowners, watershed councils, non-government organizations, schools, community groups and state, federal and local agencies to promote partnerships to develop, implement and monitor projects to conserve and protect habitat for wildlife on public and private lands.
- Work with the Information and Education Division to expand the department’s website to include information on PR, SWG, LIP, and Section 6 Programs and their objectives, project successes and sources of other state or federal funds for habitat protection, restoration or enhancement.
- Develop and update informational material describing the PR, SWG, LIP, and Section 6 Programs and their objectives and other related habitat incentive programs.
- Assist or perform special assignments as determined by the Director, Wildlife Division Administrator, Deputy Administrator or Operations Program Manager.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Work is primarily conducted in an office environment.
- Occasional in-state travel is required to meet with project leaders and grantees.
- Travel by air to meetings and conference’s is necessary periodically throughout the year.
- 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. This includes working at all hours and workdays in excess of eight hours.
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 of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. ODFW is not able to support VISA sponsorships.
BENEFITS
- Attractive cafeteria-style benefits package including:
- A variety of medical and dental plans covering employees, dependents and domestic partners from which to choose.
- Employer paid $5,000 basic life insurance; additional coverage available.
- Optional long- and short-term disability plans and Accidental death and dismemberment plans.
- Optional long-term care insurance.
- Option to enroll in the flexible spending account for dependent day care.
- Option to enroll in the health care flexible spending account.
- Retirement benefits:
- Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
- Option to participate in the Oregon Savings Growth Plan, a deferred compensation program offering a wide variety of investment options.
- Paid Leaves:
- Vacation Leave earned at the rate of 8 hours per month with accrual rate increases at 5-year increments.
- 24 hours of personal leave earned each fiscal year.
- Sick leave earned at the rate of 8 hours per month with no maximum accumulation.
- Nine paid holidays a year.
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that offers confidential counseling for you and/or your dependents.
HOW TO APPLY
You must submit:
- The Applicant Information Form, including your signature.
- A resume that clearly describes how you meet the qualifications for this position.
- A cover letter (typed) addressing how you meet the requirements in the “To Qualify” section and your experience as described in the preference statement.
- A photocopy of all college transcripts in order to receive credit for college degrees or coursework. Credits must be from an accredited college or university. Transcripts must include coursework and indicate that a degree was conferred. Online transcripts are acceptable.
- A list of five professional references, including at least three past/current supervisors and one or more peers or customers served. Please identify the category each reference addresses.
- For Veterans: A DD Form 214 (or DD Form 215), Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty if you intend to claim Veteran’s Preference Points or for additional information, please visit: www.oregonjobs.org/das/stjobs/vetpoints.shtml.
Individuals interested in this opportunity should mail or fax application materials to:
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Human Resources Division
3406 Cherry Avenue NE
Salem, OR 97303
Phone: (503) 947-6051
Fax: (503) 947-6050
APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 P.M. ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2009.
If necessary, you may fax to (503) 947-6050. However, if you wait until the close date to fax your materials, your fax may not make it through by 5:00 p.m. due to the large volume of materials being faxed on the close date. When at all possible, mail your materials early. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to verify receipt of application materials.
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is not responsible for material that is illegible or incomplete as a result of transmitting by fax or which may be lost or delayed through the mail.
Notice of results will be sent by mail. Although agencies are not required to delay their selection process, you may request a review of the test results. Your request must be received within 10 days from the date of the notice. Additional information cannot be accepted once the announcement has closed. However, if the recruitment is still open, you may submit new application materials that must be received in our office by the close date.
Please visit ODFW’s Web site at www.dfw.state.or.us
SELECTION PROCESS
INTERVIEWS will be scheduled for those applicants who appear to be best qualified, based upon an evaluation of their experience and training and its relevance to this position.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR INTERVIEWS WILL BE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.
***AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER***
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