Hunting and Fishing Program Coordinator

Description

SUMMARY  

The Hunting and Fishing Program Coordinator is responsible for the administration of the Tribe’s subsistence hunting, fishing, and trapping program in accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement between the Tribe and the State of Oregon, through the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW). This position will help to define the exercise of subsistence hunting, fishing, and trapping of the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians and Its Members. This position will also work with ODFW to set out principles of Cooperative Management of fish and wildlife resources with the Tribe’s five county service area.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work as part of a team to implement the Tribe’s Environmental Program.
• Coordinates fish and wildlife habitat and population surveys as needed.
• Coordinates with other resource managers, such as timber, recreation, and watershed managers, in the investigations of the status, habitat availability, and improvement/recovery needs for various fish and wildlife species in western Oregon. 
• Responsible for administering the Tribe’s subsistence hunting, fishing, and trapping program. 
• Issues hunting, fishing, trapping, and gathering licenses, tags and permits to CTCLUSI Tribal members. 
• Coordinates and data shares with other western Oregon Tribes and ODFW on annual subsistence hunting and fishing seasons, tags and bag limits.
• Assists with making recommendations to ODFW in regards to CTCLUSI’s annual subsistence hunting, fishing, and trapping seasons, tag and bag limits, and distribution schedules in the implementation of established CTCLUSI guidelines. 
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with natural resource stakeholders, state agencies, NGOs, land conservancies, watershed councils, commercial and sport hunting and fishing groups, agricultural interests, special interest groups, other Tribes, and with other counterparts in the community and beyond. Participates on both internal and external regional natural resource committees.
• Serves as a subsistence hunting, fishing, and trapping data reporter to the Tribal Council and State policy makers working on fish and wildlife management issues across Western Oregon. 
• Reviews proposed CTCLUSI land management projects and makes recommendations for fish and wildlife habitat protection and enhancement. 
• Assists in grant applications, preparing budgets, grant reporting, and grant implementation to enhance, maintain, and protect subsistence fish and wildlife habitat and to ensure efficient and effective provision of services to the Tribal Membership.
• Undertake trainings to expand expertise and maintain credentials
• Assists program education and outreach activities as requested. 

LEVEL OF AUTHORITY & RESTRICTIONS

• This position requires working independently without overseeing others, with no authority in decision-making.

PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS

• Requires the ability to manage moderate levels of stress arising from schedules, workload, diverse or adversarial stakeholders, etc. 
• Must be able to walk, talk, hear, use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, and the ability to adjust focus. 
• Must be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 50 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS & ENVIRONMENT

• Work may be performed in an office environment, laboratory environment, or field environment.
• Occasionally exposed to conditions such as those found in variable weather conditions. 
• Moderate noise level with frequent interruptions and distractions.
• Work effectively in a team environment with a diverse variety of technical, professional, and administrative staff.
• Work effectively in a negotiating environment where others may have diverse and competing interests and may be uncooperative or adversarial.
• May require the ability to walk, hike, swim, drive, and boat in difficult conditions at various hours and days of the week. 
• Requires occasionally irregular working schedules around tides, other cycles or events, evening and weekend meetings, out-of-area travel for meetings, conferences, workshops, trainings, etc.

Requirements

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Must be 25 years of age or older per our vehicle use policy.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to be insured to drive Tribal Government vehicles. 
• Bachelor’s Degree in a natural resources field, such as Wildlife Biology, Fisheries Science, Aquatic Science, or General Biology 
• Knowledge of Oregon hunting, fishing, and trapping laws and regulations.
• A minimum of two (2) years of professional front office or reception experience including scheduling, use of standard office equipment, and multi-line phone system; or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. 
• Knowledge of Pacific Northwest native fish and wildlife species’ life histories. 
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, solve problems, and complete projects accurately and on time. 
• First Aid and CPR certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire, or as soon as training becomes available if not offered within that timeframe. Recertification must be maintained as required.
• Must be eligible and maintain CJIS Security certification.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, verbally, in writing or by other acceptable means. 
• This is a safety sensitive position and will be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal history background check, which will include fingerprinting.
• This position is considered a covered role per the CTCLUSI Background Investigations Policy. A state criminal background check and fingerprint-based background check will be required as a condition of employment.
• Must have employment eligibility in the United States.
• Maintain appearance standards as outlined in CTCLUSI policies.
• Must maintain professionalism in absolutely all interactions. 
• Indian preference will be observed in the hiring process.