Hood River Fisheries Program Supervisor

This person is responsible to develop managing and supervising the Hood River program located in Parkdale Oregon. It is one of four programs within the fisheries department. The Hood River program consists of overseeing a hatchery that produces 200000 spring Chinook smelts annually. A robust research and monitoring project evaluating adult and juvenile spring Chinook and winter Steelhead and tribal harvest management in Hood River. The program also has a well funded habitat contract that works cooperatively with the local watershed council and the soil and water conservation district. It also works with the forest service and private land owners by implementing on the ground large wood and riparian restoration projects. The program supervisor will be responsible for the oversight and operations of 810 staff the Parkdale office and the Parkdale hatchery. The program supervisor reports to the fisheries department manager.

Masters of Science degree in fisheries Biology management or other closely related field with five years of experience of increasing responsibility. A bachelors of science degree in fish biology or a closely related field and seven years of professional experience would also be acceptable. Two years of supervisory experience and budget administration is also required.

Also requires a valid drivers license and the ability to be insured. Must pass a preemployment drug/alcohol test.

Excellent medical insurance with low annual maximumoutofpocket costs plus vision and dental. Available flex spending plan for daycare and medical costs. Also available are numerous supplemental insurance packages. 401(k) and or ROTH retirement plan with up to 5% employer matching after one year of employment; 11 days of paid holidays and Personal time off (PTO) accruing at 130 hrs annually with additional PTO added after 3 years