WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT BRANCH MANAGER "Terrestrial Wildlife Chief" WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT DIVISION / TERRESTRIAL WILDLIFE BRANCH / PHOENIX BASED FLSA-Exempt GRADE 24 (Salary range $50,890-$91,490) REQUISITION#20163 / CLOSING DATE: 1/6/2016
Description of Duties: This position leads, manages and provides oversight for the Terrestrial Wildlife Program within the Wildlife Management Division and across the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AGFD). The Terrestrial Wildlife Program is responsible for overseeing game, terrestrial nongame, and endangered terrestrial wildlife management in Arizona. This includes the collection and analysis of wildlife related information to conduct and/or recommend management actions, including hunt seasons, permit numbers, season length and timing, translocations, habitat management activities, wildlife health monitoring and intervention actions. Provides program leadership for recovery and conservation of threatened and endangered terrestrial wildlife as well as sensitive species of concern. This includes prioritizing and implementing management activities such as wildlife reintroductions, habitat enhancement, and population and species monitoring. Develops short and long-range goals, objectives and priorities for the Terrestrial Wildlife program and evaluates wildlife resources, programs and program activities and writes and/or edits program, strategic and operational plans, policies and procedures. Ensures environmental compliance within project activities and provides briefing and position/policy recommendations. Monitors program outputs against program goals. Appraises needs and desires, and collaborates with agencies, user groups, recreationists and other special interest groups. Analyzes, writes, edits, and/or reviews general correspondence and technical documents, including performance reports, progress reports, annual reports, permit applications, and environmental documents. Develops budget requests and job, project and funding proposals and agreements. Approves and monitors expenditures; manages office and major field equipment, and vehicles. Hires and supervises staff; promotes staff development; responds to requests for general information; coordinates Terrestrial Wildlife Program activities with state, federal, and other agencies, organizations, and the public. Represents AGFD nationally and internationally; serves on interagency and other task forces and committees; develops (edits, writes, etc.) popular articles, brochures, and promotional materials for the Terrestrial Wildlife Program. Advises and acts on behalf of the Assistant Director of Wildlife Management; advises and counsels the Director and Commission, public, State agencies, other states, and Federal agencies in wildlife management goals, objectives, programs, procedures, laws and regulations. Performs other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs): The candidate must have knowledge of management, research, and conservation policies, procedures, law, regulations and programs as they relate to wildlife and related resources. Experience in evaluating wildlife data and developing wildlife management recommendations is preferred. The candidate must be skilled in program development, program management and analysis and recognizing and forecasting short and long-range resource needs. The candidate will have experience in personnel management, supervision, mentoring, delegation, conflict resolution, negotiation, public relations, marketing, procurement and State and Federal contracting. The candidate must have strong skills in oral and written communications with the ability to communicate clearly and consistently. The candidate must have the ability to interpret state and federal wildlife and environmental laws and regulations. The candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in a wildlife science or a closely related field and at least four years of prior experience in program management and supervision. An advanced degree in wildlife science and experience in wildlife management over multiple wildlife species is preferred. The position requires possession of and the ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver's license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.). All newly hired employees will be subject to the E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification program. Our work environment offers training opportunities and encourages career development. The State of Arizona offers an outstanding comprehensive benefits package including: * 13 days of vacation * 12 sick days with accumulation benefits * 10 paid holidays * Participation in the nationally recognized Arizona State Retirement System * Superior health care options * Vision care, dental care, pharmacy benefits, and flexible spending account (options available) * Life, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurance options are available * Many more benefit programs are available Arizona State Government is an EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer. TO APPLY GO TO AZSTATEJOBS.GOV CLICK SEARCH FOR JOBS AND SELECT GAME AND FISH FROM AGENCY DROPDOWN Direct link: https://azstatejobs.azdoa.gov/ltmprod/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=14Q7 Brisa Daniel-Personnel Analyst III Arizona Game and Fish Department 5000 W. 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