Housing Support: Housing stipend up to $5,000 for the entire Fellowship is authorized based on actual expenses incurred. Fellow will be required to provide documentation to validate reimbursement. The option to rent government housing at Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge is also available.

Housing Description: Fellow will be responsible for locating and securing suitable housing. There is also an option to rent government-owned housing at Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge. Housing on the refuge is a furnished house, shared among other interns and refuge staff located just outside Portland, Oregon.

Valid Driver’s License: Not Required

Position Description: The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Office (OFWO) in Portland, Oregon, is excited to provide a DFP experience with federal administrative and budget work with the intention of showing them what a rewarding career this work can be, supporting the Service’s science-based work. Our Fellow will get experience performing the work of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service administrative and budget positions. There will also be opportunities for the Fellow to participate in biological field work, through which the Fellow will get an appreciation for the Service’s science-based conservation work.
The Fellow will serve as a fully functional member of both the Administrative and Budget Teams, providing support and guidance to general OFWO staff. The DFP will work on a range of ongoing projects and contribute to deliverables associated with the end of the fiscal year. To implement this position, the selected Fellow will be responsible for:

• Procurement,
• Proper coding of a large and complex budget with multiple cost structures,
• Budget execution,
• Budget tracking (i.e., expenses, reimbursables, invoices, payments),
• Remote data entry,
• Redistribution,
• Monitoring undelivered orders,
• Reviewing travel vouchers, and
• Monthly reconciliation.

At the conclusion of the internship, the Fellow will be able to competently navigate the federal administrative and budgeting systems and will have a working knowledge of the protocols and policies of the Service and the OFWO.

The Fellow will have the opportunity to participate in person office days at OFWO, as well as biological field work experiences. Transportation costs and support for field work will be provided. In office interactions will provide the Fellow a chance to network and garner an in-depth understanding of the mission of the Service and how we pursue conservation work within our agency, making them a valuable future employee.

Minimum Education Level: Open for consideration to undergraduate rising seniors/seniors and graduate students who will not complete their degree requirements before September 22, 2024.

Fields of Study:

• Business Administration
• Accounting

Working Conditions Requirements:

The work is performed in a clean, well-lit office setting. Incumbent is expected to perform duties in a safe manner, consistent with all applicable Department and Service safety standards. Most work occurs in an office setting and requires use of a computer keyboard and monitor. Incumbent must be able to deal with frequent interruptions.

Desired Characteristics:

• Experience in Microsoft Office 365 products
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Time management skills
• Ability to be flexible
• Self-motivated
• Works well with others