Under the direct supervision of the Legislative Liaison, is responsible for coordinating human
dimensions research and surveys to foster citizen participation and public accountability in ODWC's fish and wildlife management programs. Participates in planning, organizing, and directing successful completion of assessments of stakeholder’s (constituents, citizens, licensees, employees, etc.) knowledge, opinions, attitudes and awareness of wildlife conservation issues including obtaining data regarding participation rates, economics, social issues and demographics.
Collects data employing current human dimensions survey methodologies which may
include focus groups, facilitating public meetings, database analysis,
internet-based surveys, mail surveys, computer-assisted telephone interviews and in-person interviews. Provides
specialized consultation and expert advice to staff on social science methods,
results and management implications. Supervises
temporary employees. Has extensive contact
with a variety of public and private individuals and groups. Will require some travel with possible
overnight stays.
Job Duties:
- Participates in planning,
developing, budgeting, coordinating and implementing human dimensions
research and surveys.
- Assists divisions in establishing
human dimensions project goals and participates in the development of
Department objectives.
- Assists in selecting, training and
supervising temporary telephone and in-person interviewers, and data entry
clerks. Reviews human dimensions research and survey data and assists in
analysis, interpretation and presentation of information.
- Prepares reports, technical
summaries, and popular articles in consultation with divisions/sections.
- Assists divisions/sections with
contacting for professional polling or research services from universities
or private firms.
- Facilitates, coordinates or
participates in ODWC committees, task forces or projects as assigned for
wildlife conservation and management planning.
- Represents ODWC on inter-agency committees
(such as Technical Committee for the National Survey of Fishing, Hunting,
and Wildlife-Associated Recreation).
- Monitors socio-economic and
demographic trends in the state and nation and advises the Commission and
Department staff on issues.
- May be required to perform other
duties as assigned.
Must have the ability to:
- Work
extended hours and possible weekends.
- Lift and carry boxes of informational or survey materials, signs, audio-visual and
photographic equipment.
- Must
be able to operate a vehicle, standard/automatic, 2/4 wheel
drive, including sedans, pickups and vans.
- Travel
with possible overnight stays.
- Communicate
effectively both orally and in writing.
- Establish
and maintain effective working relationships with others and follow instructions.
Requirements:
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences,
Public Administration, Recreation/Leisure Sciences, Political Science,
Biological Sciences, or equivalent degree from an accredited college or
university with strong course work in polling and/or social surveying
procedures, resource planning, fisheries or wildlife ecology or management,
statistics or other human dimensions related courses. Please attach a copy of your transcript.
Experience:
Previous experience is preferred, but
not required.
Knowledge and Skills:
Must
be highly proficient in the use of computers and various software programs
(e.g. Microsoft Suite, SPSS, ArcGIS, or related programs) and must possess
understanding of relational databases (e.g. Access). Must have a comprehensive
understanding of social scientific theory and methods. Must possess the ability
to interpret, synthesize, and analyze data using social scientific or
statistical techniques. Must be able to communicate effectively both orally
and in writing. Must be able to establish and maintain effective working
relationships.
Please apply online.
Supplemental Questions:
1. What interested you in this
position?
2. How many years of work
experience do you have in natural resources or related fields
(fisheries and wildlife, environmental, forestry, etc.)?
A.
None
B.
Less than
one year
C.
One to
two years
D.
Three to
four years
E.
Five or
more years
3. How many years of experience
do you have leading social science research projects?
A.
None
B.
Less than
one year
C.
One to
two years
D.
Three to
four years
E.
Five or
more years
4. Have you shared research results
in any of the following ways (as a primary or co-author):
Peer-reviewed journal article: Y/N
Oral presentation to a government agency or board: Y/N
Oral presentation to the general public: Y/N
Popular publication article (magazine, newspaper, etc.): Y/N
Technical report: Y/N
5. Please rate your
proficiency in each of the following:
Office software (Microsoft or Google
products):
A.
No
experience
B.
Novice
C.
Intermediate
D.
Advanced
E.
Expert
Analytical software (SAS, SPSS, R, STATA, etc):
A.
No
experience
B.
Novice
C.
Intermediate
D.
Advanced
E.
Expert
Databases (Access, SQL, etc):
A.
No
experience
B.
Novice
C.
Intermediate
D.
Advanced
E.
Expert
GIS (ESRI Arc products, etc.):
A.
No
experience
B.
Novice
C.
Intermediate
D.
Advanced
E.
Expert
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