Job Description
State Wildlife Program Manager Job no: 5021134
Work type: Full-Time (Salaried)
Location: Charles City, Virginia
Categories: Administrative Services, Applied Sciences and Natural Resources, Agriculture and Animal Health
Title: State Wildlife Program Manager
State Role Title: Scientist Manager I
Hiring Range: TBD
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Dept of Wildlife Resources
Location: Charles City County Territory
Agency Website: Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties The State Wildlife Program Manager (position #00163) administers, directs, implements, and assesses comprehensive statewide wildlife programs to support the Wildlife Division's mission to conserve and perpetuate diverse and sustainable wildlife populations and habitats for the health of ecosystems and the benefit of all people. This manager reports directly to an Assistant Director of the Wildlife Division, oversees the development and implementation of multiple statewide wildlife programs, directly supervises multiple full-time staff who serve as the Project Leads for each program, and may periodically supervise additional full-time technical staff and/or seasonal wage staff. Specifically, this program manager oversees three (3) full-time Project Leaders and 2-3 seasonal wage staff who coordinate and implement the following three (3) state programs: Waterfowl and Webless Gamebirds Program (all waterfowl species and the webless species of dove, woodcock, snipe, rail, coot, and gallinule/moorhen), Furbearer Program (bobcat, coyote, fox, opossum, skunk, racoon, weasel, etc.), and Wetlands Program.
For the core programs under this manager's supervision, programmatic elements and activities will include: management and conservation of waterfowl and webless gamebirds and furbearer species; development of hunting regulations and species management plans; determining and implementing wildlife research, survey and monitoring, and management priorities for key species; supporting staff in data analysis and reporting of project results; identifying and implementing wetland restoration and enhancement projects; initiating and guiding wetland conservation policies and partnerships; fostering partnerships with state/federal agencies and NGOs; representing the Agency in large-scale collaborative conservation partnerships such as the Atlantic Flyway Council and the Chesapeake Bay Program; supporting public outreach and stakeholder engagement (with hunters, trappers, and wildlife viewers); providing technical guidance for managing human-wildlife conflicts; seeking additional funding for programmatic priorities through various grant programs; managing the budgetary and administrative needs of the programs and its staff, including addressing personnel matters as they arise; and mentoring staff to support each person's professional effectiveness and development. Effective management and implementation of the manager's programs also requires frequent coordination and communication by the program manager with other staff in the Wildlife Division and across the Agency. As appropriate and feasible, the manager will integrate the Wildlife Division's values, guiding principles, and goals into program planning and implementation (e.g., climate resiliency, native species, human-wildlife coexistence, and wildlife recreational opportunities including wildlife viewing). This position periodically supports additional statewide wildlife conservation projects as tasked.
Minimum Qualifications Comprehensive knowledge of wildlife ecology, natural resources, management and biological principles including species identification, behavior, population demographics, habitats, and requirements of animal and plant species, with particular emphasis on game species.
•Extensive knowledge, technical expertise, and considerable experience in managing/conserving wildlife species, habitats, and ecosystems, with demonstrated experience related to game species using an adaptive management approach.
•Ability to apply technical, scientific, legal knowledge, and constructive problem solving to develop and implement complex wildlife management programs and projects and to make practical recommendations and decisions to achieve agency priorities through fiscally responsible actions.
•Ability to plan, integrate, manage, and evaluate programs, projects, activities, and budgets, including demonstrated experience in project management.
•Experience in developing hunting and trapping regulations for game species.
•Supervise the design and implementation of wildlife management, survey, and research projects based on demonstrated experience of study designs, statistical analyses, and technical reporting.
•Ability to analyze, interpret, and explain complex technical issues regarding wildlife, habitats, conservation activities, and policies.
•Ability to provide technical consultation to internal and external constituents.
•Skilled in conflict resolution and application of public participation processes to wildlife conservation issues.
•Exhibited skills in personnel management and effective communication and interpersonal skills, displaying an ability to supervise and direct others, mentor professional development of staff, and resolve personnel conflicts.
•Knowledge of supervisory principles, best practices, and effective leadership skills.
•Proficiency in planning and coordination as part of a team or working independently.
•Ability to write grant proposals to assist with funding program priorities.
•Ability to develop productive partnerships to further program objectives and achieve shared conservation goals.
•Excellent written and oral communication skills, including for public communications.
•Highly skilled in the use of personal computers and Microsoft Office suite (including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams) and experience with ESRI ArcGIS Program R, Program Mark, or similar software.
•Work in a manner which prioritizes the mission, programs, and services of the agency; follow agency policies and practices; anticipate and correct unproductive or unsafe practices.
•Multitask in a dynamic work environment, meet rapid deadlines, and periodically work nonstandard hours
Additional Considerations •Advanced expertise in Wildlife Management, Natural Resources Conservation, or a related field, with proven experience in wildlife conservation and management, including progressively responsible professional roles in wildlife management or related areas.
•Demonstrated experience in applying technical knowledge and scientific principles to designing and/or performing wildlife research, monitoring/surveying, resource management, habitat restoration, and public engagement/technical assistance.
•Demonstrated experience with stakeholder engagement, public participation processes, and/or collaborative partnerships to develop strategic priorities, plans, and/or policies for wildlife species, habitats, and/or wildlife-related recreation.
•Proven experience in wildlife population management, such as making recommendations for hunting regulations or statistically analyzing survey or harvest data to inform regulations, along with demonstrated experience in guiding or writing wildlife or habitat management plans.
•Experience in developing hunting regulations for game species (birds and mammals).
•Experience in evaluating proposals, publications, and ideas for scientific merit and organizational relevancy.
•Experience with addressing human-wildlife conflict and/or non-native invasive species.
•Significant experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating progress of conservation planning and/or natural resource management goals.
Special Instructions You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Applicants who submit an incomplete application or an application without an attached resume will not be considered eligible for an interview.
Please make sure you attached require documents and completed application to be considered for this great opportunity in developing your career path within Virginia's Department of Wildlife Resources must be received online by 11:55PM on the "Job Close Date".
Faxed, emailed, and mailed applications will not be accepted for consideration.
Cover letters will be accepted in conjunction with completed application and resume.
DWR is an equal opportunity employer who values diversity in the workforce. All qualified applicants are afforded equal opportunities without regard to race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability.
Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities, if requested during the application and/or interview process.
If accommodations are needed with, he application and/or interview, please contact Human Resources Office at 804-367-0243. You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
DWR is a proud member of Virginia Values VETERAN PROGRAM.
Commonwealth's Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process.
Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability.
If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use the link:
Or call DARS at 800-552-5019 or DBVI at 800-822-2155.
Contact Information Name: Marlo Gibson
Phone: 804-367-0243
Email: careers@dwr.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note
: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Advertised: 22 Jul 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 05 Aug 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
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