Fishery Information Specialist (Office Specialist 2)

Initial Posting Date:

07/20/2026

Application Deadline:

07/30/2026

Agency:

Department of Fish and Wildlife

Salary Range:

$3,515 - $4,738

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Fishery Information Specialist (Office Specialist 2)

Job Description:

Do you feel that proper management of our ocean fisheries is a critical need in these times?

Are you someone who enjoys working with detailed data?  Do you want the opportunity to have a key role in the future of marine fisheries management?  Then we want to hear from you!  The ODFW Marine Resources Program (MRP) is mandated to manage our state’s marine resources.  Staffed with a dedicated team of biologists, samplers, researchers, and managers along the entire Oregon coast and on the Columbia River all are dedicated to providing for science based fisheries management.

As a Fishery Information Specialist (Office Specialist 2) in Newport, Oregon, you will provide administrative, clerical, and technical support in the timely and accurate processing of fisheries data, including groundfish logbook, fish ticket, biological sample data, and other data sets.

The person in this position uses knowledge of marine fishery program operations, knowledge of fisheries, judgment, and established criteria to help ensure Oregon’s fishery data systems maintain the highest standards of quality for use in fishery assessment, monitoring, and management. Oregon’s commercial ocean harvest and biological sampling data are processed in this position for storage on the Pacific Fisheries Information Network (PacFIN) servers.

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.

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WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Minimum Qualifications

Option 1: Two years of general clerical experience that includes keyboarding, word processing, or other experience generating documents;

-OR-

Option 2: An associate degree in any field; 

-OR-

Option 3: An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Attributes

• Data Management and Technical Skills: experience with MS Access (queries, relational database understanding), Excel (generating summaries, identifying trends, quality checks), data upload processes (PacFIN or similar database), and QA/QC

• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: experience with identifying discrepancies across multiple data sources and interpreting biological and fisheries data

• Administrative and Organizational Skills: experience with maintaining procedure manuals and tracking and reconciling biological samples

• Communication and Collaboration Skills: experience with customer‑service style responsiveness to data requests and explaining data issues and corrections

• Regulatory and Program Knowledge: experience with state and federal commercial fisheries regulations and recognizing potential reporting violations or compliance issues

APPLICATION DETAILS AND INSTRUCTIONS

• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.

• 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%

• 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

• State of Oregon Employees, must apply through their employee Workday account.

• Please save a copy of this job announcement for reference, as it is not available for you to view after the announcement deadline

• First time applying to the State of Oregon? Consider utilizing a WorkSource Oregon Resource event! You can also view this video or this knowledge article for assistance.

• Reasonable accommodation 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 call 503.947.6051 and ask to speak to a recruiter

BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM

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.

To learn more about the department, the work we do, and see our beautiful state, view the following video at https://myodfw.com/about

Additional benefits include:

• 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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• 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. 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

• Veterans’ and Oregon National Guard preference: Eligible Veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate 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