The Fisheries Division administers a comprehensive statewide program with an annual budget of approximately $19 million. The program encompasses fisheries management and research, habitat restoration, fish hatchery production, fish health, and aquatic invasive species management.
Job Duties:
Executive Leadership
– Collaborate with other division administrators and the director’s office to ensure integrated, consistent, and efficient departmental operations.
- Identify and recommend actions to address emerging and long-term issues, priorities, and strategic direction for the department.
- Develop strategies, guidelines, and frameworks for measuring and evaluating program effectiveness.
- Participate as a key member of the Department’s Management Team to set the department’s vision, mission, and goals.
- Ensure cross-functional representation and effective communication within the division and with regional offices.
Program Leadership
– Develop and coordinate statewide fisheries programs, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, public involvement processes, and legal requirements.
- Establish program goals, objectives, policies, and long-term plans, coordinating with regional and national stakeholders as necessary.
- Evaluate program effectiveness through regular reviews and assessments, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and policies.
Personnel Management
- Lead and manage Fisheries Division staff, including participation in labor negotiations, performance evaluations, and addressing employee misconduct.
- Develop and implement training programs to enhance staff capabilities and ensure effective program delivery. Fiscal Management
- Oversee the Fisheries Division’s budget, including development, allocation, and monitoring, ensuring alignment with legislative directives and department policies.
- Analyze and adjust budget requests to meet programmatic goals and manage expenditures effectively. Program Management
- Plan, organize, coordinate, and evaluate statewide fisheries programs, ensuring uniform implementation and compliance with department policies and legal mandates.
- Direct the development and execution of annual work plans, prioritizing tasks and resources to meet statewide goals.
Legislative/Commission/Public Information & Involvement
– Provide expert testimony and presentations to the commission, legislature, and public on fisheries-related issues and departmental positions.
- Develop and review legislation and policies, assessing their impact on department operations and providing alternatives when necessary.
- Coordinate public involvement processes and analyze feedback to inform policy recommendations.
