Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is hiring a Salmon Reintroduction/Pelton Butte Mitigation Coordinator (Natural Resource Specialist 3) Limited Duration/Job Rotation (Underfill Option)
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Application Deadline:11/11/2025
Agency:Department of Fish and Wildlife
Salary Range:$5325 – $8148
Position Type:Employee
Position Title:Salmon Reintroduction/Pelton Butte Mitigation Coordinator (Natural Resource Specialist 3) Limited Duration/Job Rotation (Underfill Option)
Job Description:
This is a full time, Limited Duration position with an anticipated start date of January 1, 2026 through December 31, 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 December 31, 2027. Please attach approval from your current manager to be considered for this job rotation in the resume/cover letter section of your application.
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As the Salmon Reintroduction/Pelton Round Butte Mitigation Coordinator in Madras, Oregon, you will be responsible for providing ODFW participation and coordination in the implementation of the protection, enhancement and mitigation measures (PM&E) spelled out in the Settlement Agreement within the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission license of the Pelton-Round Butte Project including the fish passage plan.
The terms of the Settlement Agreement identify developmental and operational obligations of the joint Licensees: Portland General Electric (PGE) and the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs (CTWS, acting through Warm Springs Power Enterprises) to mitigate the impact of the Project on fish and wildlife resources. The CTWS Branch of Natural Resources (CTWS-BNR) and ODFW are co-managers of fisheries resources in the Deschutes River Basin, on behalf of CTWS and the State, respectively.
As a co-manager, ODFW is authorized to coordinate with state, federal, tribal agencies and private entities in the implementation of PM&E measures and monitor compliance with the Project license terms and conditions.
Duties include:
- Make recommendations to the Licensees regarding study plans
- Provide technical assistance with various hatchery management plans and documents
- Research and develop juvenile salmon and steelhead rearing strategies
- Oversee the smolt acclimation program
- Assist with fisheries science data collection
- Coordinate with the Licensees, state, federal, tribal, and non-profit partners and the public.
- Monitor progress towards stated goals and objectives while representing ODFW
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.