Job Information
LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: TENNESSEE WILDLIFE RESOURCES AGENCY, FISHERIES DIVISION, CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Working Job Title: Small Lakes and Habitat Program Manager
Qualifications
Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in wildlife and fisheries management, wildlife and fisheries biology, or other related acceptable natural resources management fields and experience equivalent to four years of increasingly responsible full-time professional wildlife, fisheries or related natural resources work.Overview
Under direction, is responsible for professional management work of average difficulty assisting in directing wildlife management activities and personnel in a large region of the state or wildlife/fisheries planning, research, and environmental staff work in the comprehensive planning and review of statewide wildlife and/or fisheries management programs; and performs related work as required. This is the regional program manager for wildlife or fisheries management or environmental services or the staff planning specialist level in the field of wildlife/fisheries management and conservation program planning. An employee in this class assists in planning, supervising, and coordinating the management of wildlife/fisheries/environmental services activities and the enforcement of agency rules, regulations, and policies in an assigned region or plans, develops, coordinates, and administers comprehensive wildlife/fisheries/environmental services programs involving long range planning, research studies, and environmental impact factors. This class differs from that of Wildlife Manager 3 in that an incumbent of the latter coordinates wildlife/fisheries management in a large geographic area or wildlife biological management on a statewide or regional basis. This class differs from that of Wildlife Manager 5 in that an incumbent of the latter supervises the Wildlife Manager 4.
Responsibilities
1. Combines data analyses with professional experience, scientific knowledge, and public input to make recommendations for agency action. Anticipates possible operational and strategic problems through the interpretation of data analyses, professional experience, scientific knowledge, and public input.
2. Develops partnerships with other agencies and organizations to improve and simplify operations. Interprets a variety of current agency and external rules and/or laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and documentation for stake holders, partners, and internally to facilitate understanding, enhance communications, and ensure compliance
3. Makes presentations to civic groups, sports groups and clubs, and the general public concerning wildlife and boating activities and programs in order to promote agency programs and provide information.
4. Assures that program operations and projects are properly implemented and meet the goals and objectives of the agency. Identify proposed legislation, policies, rules, social movements, and public opinions that may affect agency operations to determine compatibility with current agency program goals.
5. Develops clear and measurable strategic plans and objectives for programs within assigned region or statewide. Determine project objectives based on budget, scope, logistics, available personnel, etc. Administer grants supporting projects and achievement of the agency's mission.
Competencies (KSA's)
Competencies:
1. Plans and Aligns
2. Cultivates Innovation
3. Communicates Effectively
4. Drives Results
5. Being Resilient
Knowledges:
1. Biology
2. Building and Construction
3. Customer and Personal Service
4. Law and Government
5. Administration and Management
Skills:
1. Active Learning and Listening
2. Manual dexterity
3. Near Vision
4. Trunk Strength
5. Multilimb Coordination
Abilities:
1. Oral Comprehension
2. Oral Expression
3. Stamina
4. Deductive Reasoning
5. Written Comprehension
Tools & Equipment
1. Boats
2. Motor Vehicles
3. Tractors & Farm Implements
4. Firearms-Rifles
5. ATVs
TN Driver Standards
State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:
Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.
**Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.
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