Wildlife Supervisor - Programs

Job Posting Title

Wildlife Supervisor - Programs

Agency

320 DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE CONSERVATION

Supervisory Organization

Wildlife Conservation

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

August 18, 2025

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

$66,464.30 plus state benefit allowance.

Job Description

Under the supervision of the Assistant Chief, the Research Supervisor with Program Emphasis will coordinate statewide activities of the Big Game, Upland Game, Furbearers, Wetlands and Migratory Birds Programs.

This position will supervise and direct the research and program activities of other wildlife biologists and technicians. Review weekly and monthly time records to ensure all required reports are submitted by the established deadline. Maintain accurate records of all personnel leave and provides safety training to section personnel on a quarterly basis. Maintain a working knowledge of all projects and timetables. Plan and conduct scientific and technical research on assigned projects using current methods and approved research techniques. Coordinate the review of Federal Aid grant project statements, Section 7, and NEPA compliance checklists. Develop budgets for all projects and maintain an accurate ledger of expenditures. Is responsible for accurately collecting and analyzing data and formulating conclusions. Review and edit annual performance reports for all section projects. Provide management recommendations obtained from research/survey projects.

POSITION: Wildlife Supervisor - Programs

LOCATION: Statewide; domicile to be approved by immediate supervisor.

Job Duties:

Assist in developing and implementing short- and long-range goals and operational management plans for all WMA’s. Assist in developing new or altering existing policies/procedures. Conduct or instruct subordinates to conduct a preseason or annual census of various game species. Periodically conducts section meetings as needed.

Develop projects for management and harvest of wildlife species. Develop surveys and inventories for wildlife harvest. Prepare recommendations for harvest of wildlife species. Review regulations and submit / approve rule changes proposals as needed.

Develop schedules and procedures by which work projects will be completed. Plan work schedules of subordinates. Define and delegate responsibility for assigned duties to subordinates.

Determine staffing needs and make recommendations to supervisor. Is responsible for training, motivation, and evaluation of all personnel within the region. Makes recommendations to Supervisor for personnel actions, including transfer, dismissal, or termination of subordinates. May serve on personnel interview board.

Serve as editor or reviewer of research/survey/management project reports.

Prepare budgets for all work projects within the research section, and monitors expenditures.

Furnish information pertaining to wildlife to the general public. Conduct public meetings and hearings.

Conduct or instruct subordinates to conduct a preseason or annual census of various game species.

Handle unsatisfactory conditions when they arise, and if necessary, recommend solutions to problems beyond the span of authority.

Approve requests from subordinates such as leave, requisitions, purchase of materials and supplies, equipment and capital improvements and forwards to supervisor.

Assist news media for broadcasts and provides reference material and field information. Write popular style articles or features for Department magazine or other publications. Make presentations and give technical advice to sportsmen clubs and various civic, youth and farm groups.

Edit technical reports prepared by subordinates. Handle correspondence and perform administrative functions.

Coordinate work activities with other divisions and with other state, federal and private agencies, and organizations.

Represent Division on various committees and at various meetings as assigned.

May perform other duties, management, or non-management, as assigned by Supervisor.

Must have the ability to:

· Operate boats, motor vehicles, lawn mowers, tractors, and ATVs with various attachments.

· Operate and use firearms, cutting torches, an