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HABITAT EVALUATION AND LANDS PROGRAM MANAGER, REGION VI

Job Location:

Address:  7200 E. UNIVERSITY, MESA, ARIZONA 85207

Posting Details:

Hiring Salary Range: $60,000 - $85,000 

Grade: 23

Closing Date: 01/02/2025

Job Summary:

The Habitat Evaluation and Lands Program Manager, Region VI will supervise and coordinate program staff. This position will also plan, organize, and administer Regional Habitat Evaluation and Lands Program including budget; coordinate review and evaluation of proposed land and water projects. Responsible for overseeing evaluation programs and management of Wildlife Areas.

Job Duties:

-Supervise the Habitat, Evaluation and Lands (HEL) program staff.
-Plan, organize, and administer Regional HEL Program including budget; hiring, training and evaluation of program staff.
-Oversee Horseshoe Ranch and Lower Gila River Areas Wildlife Areas.
-Coordinate the review and evaluation of proposed land and water projects, including site evaluations and data collection.
-Participate in public land management planning processes.
-Communicate, cooperate, and collaborate with federal, state, and local agencies and with private entities to develop plans, actions, and mitigation for projects.
-Serve as regional expert on environmental laws and NEPA processes.
-Train, advise, and council regional personnel and other Department employees on laws and processes related to fish, wildlife, and habitat.
-Coordinate with regional personnel and programs to ensure collaborative implementation of projects and priorities for the region and the program.
-Prepare, compile, edit, and present reports, plans, and presentations to Regional Supervisor, Habitat Branch Chief, Director, Commission, and other agencies and entities.
-Assist with other regional programs as available.
-Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

The candidate will have knowledge of habitat evaluation procedures; habitat management and enhancement techniques; laws, policies, procedures, and regulations of federal and state land management agencies; budget/procurement process; personnel rules; fish, wildlife, plants and their habitat requirements. The candidate will be skilled in effective communication, both verbally and in writing; negotiation; mediation; supervision; GIS; computer and software. The candidate will have the ability to effectively supervise, coach and mentor subordinates; develop and maintain working relationships; provide appropriate customer service to a variety of individuals and private and public groups; use radio systems, GIS, GPS locator, computers, cameras and other tools/equipment as needed; effectively participate in and/or run meetings; occasionally work outdoors in extreme weather and/or isolated conditions; obtain special certifications as needed (e.g., specialized certifications, e.g., herbicide application, water treatment and distribution); and safely use various modes of transportation, boats, four-wheel drive, all terrain vehicl