Natural Resource Program Coordinator - Anadromous Fish Specialist

The State of Idaho is seeking a Natural Resource Program Coordinator - Anadromous Fish Specialist in Boise City, ID. Responsibilities include coordinating fishery management programs, developing regulations, and communicating with stakeholders. Candidates should have extensive experience in fisheries management and data analysis. Benefits include comprehensive insurance, retirement plans, and generous leave policies. This is a full-time position with potential for a flexible work schedule.
About the position

Responsibilities
• Coordinates in-state fishery management program and recommends needed research.
• Prepares and proposes modifications to fishery management plans.
• Coordinates fish regulation development with regional staff.
• Responds to information requests from internal and external customers.
• Identifies problems and recommends solutions to increase angling opportunity.
• Represents department and State of Idaho at various meetings and conferences regarding fishery resources.
• Communicates science to the public through writing, testifying, or media interviews.
• Coordinates Columbia River Policy issues with various stakeholders.
• Reviews and provides technical input on fisheries management documents and plans.
• Administers Idaho state scientific collection permit program.
• Coordinates Fisheries incidental impact reporting for ESA listed fish.
• Coordinates conservation and enhancement activities for salmon and steelhead in the Columbia River Basin.
• Coordinates state-tribal fishery team to prepare run reconstruction for Snake River steelhead.
• Coordinates reviews and comments on biological opinions and NEPA documents related to fisheries.
• Responsible for budget tracking and development.

Requirements
• Considerable knowledge of fisheries management, scientific method, science communication, and science review and writing (typically gained by at least nine years of professional work experience in Fisheries Management or a closely related field, or a bachelor's degree in Fisheries Management with five years of experience, or a master's degree with three years of experience).
• Experience managing fisheries-related projects (typically gained by leading the design and implementation of two or more fisheries-related field investigation projects).
• Experience with data management and manipulation including databases and spreadsheets, and statistical analysis of data.
• Experience writing technical reports or peer-reviewed publications on fisheries-related topics.
• Some knowledge of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and/or the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and its implementation.

Nice-to-haves
• Experience working with internal teams, multi-agency teams, or collaborative groups to accomplish fisheries-related objectives.
• Experience making oral presentations to groups on fisheries-related topics.

Benefits
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Participation in one of the Nation's best state retirement systems.
• Generous vacation and sick leave accrual.
• Eleven paid holidays per year.
• Eight weeks of Paid Parental Leave.
• Multiple optional saving plans - 401k and 457 plans.
• Group Life Insurance/Disability Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance.
• Public Sector Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility.
• Employee Assistance Program for confidential support.
• State and Department Wellness Programs.
• Ongoing training opportunities.
• Potential flexible work schedule.