[Sora] Hiring - Human Dimensions Project Leader at Oregon Dept. of Fish & Wildlife

[URBANSKI Seth J * ODFW]

Hello Sora,

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is excited to announce an open position for Human Dimensions Project Leader (Natural Resource Specialist 3).

Position description:
As a Human Dimensions Project Leader (Natural Resource Specialist 3) based in Newport, Oregon, your primary responsibilities will include leading the execution of ODFW's Oregon Marine Reserves Human Dimensions Monitoring & Research Plan and serving as the Department's primary point of contact with regards to social science related to the marine reserves and nearshore marine resource management.

Duties include:

  *   Identifying social science research priorities
  *   Leading research design, data collection, analysis and reporting both within ODFW and in collaboration with academic, community and other partners
  *   External communication
  *   Outreach and engagement
  *   Administering research budget
  *   Coordinating contracts and agreements
  *   Developing research grant proposals

Desired Attributes:

  *   Preference given for a Doctorate degree with a focus in social science and/or human dimensions
  *   Master's degree in social science (e.g., anthropology, economics, geography, psychology, political science, sociology)
  *   A publication record of social-ecological studies
  *   Interdisciplinary social science research experience
  *   Experience with human dimensions monitoring methods and survey design
  *   Qualitative and quantitative analysis experience in human dimensions research
  *   Experience effectively communicating scientific concepts to a wide range of audiences-including the public, stakeholders, rightsholders, and the scientific community-paired with a strong background in outreach and engagement activities
  *   Experience leading multidisciplinary collaborations
  *   Economic modeling experience
  *   Data management experience
  *   Experience writing and securing grants

Apply and view additional details here: Human Dimensions Project Leader Application<https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Newport--ODFW--Southbeach-Annex/Human-Dimensions-Project-Leader--Natural-Resource-Specialist-3-_REQ-193473>
Close date: February 11, 2026
Agency: Department of Fish and Wildlife
Salary Range: $5,325 - $8,148
Position Type: Employee (Permanent)

Best,
Seth Urbanski


Seth Urbanski
Economist - Data Analyst
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
4034 Fairview Industrial Drive SE
Salem, OR 97302
971-372-1414
Seth.J.Urbanski at odfw.oregon.gov<mailto:Seth.J.Urbanski at odfw.oregon.gov>
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