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Job Summary
This position exists to provide statewide operational support and leadership in the development of programs associated with fishing tournaments and other permitting, facilities and fleet management, fishing regulations book content and development, rulemaking outreach, record fish, and other operations duties as assigned.
This position has a flexible work arrangement and may be eligible to telework on a full or part-time basis which is subject to change. If approved, the employee would be required to complete a telework agreement. This position may require reporting to the primary work location on a regular basis for training and meetings.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in fisheries, aquatic ecology, biology, or closely related field.
- Four (4) years of advanced professional level experience in fisheries management, fisheries survey design and analysis, and data management including the responsibility for implementation and evaluation of fisheries management programs of a large area with regional or statewide scope.
- Conflict resolution skills and/or conflict management training.
- Exceptional public relations/interpersonal skills to effectively build relationships with, guide, and provide training to a wide variety of customers, including fisheries staff, agency leadership, internal and external cooperators, and the public to achieve cooperation and nurture collaboration.
- Demonstrated communication sufficient to effectively convey complex information in easily understandable formats and the ability to review the written communications of others and provide constructive feedback.
- Demonstrated ability to lead staff and to work effectively with stakeholders through the application of a wide range of organizational, procedural, technical, and analytical skills.
- Technical writing skills sufficient to summarize progress, create and edit reports.
- Advanced computer literacy including skill in database management, spreadsheets, and word processing.
- Ability to develop plans, lead programs, administer budgets, propose and implement changes, consult and interact with other resource disciplines and be an effective member of teams and committees.
- Ability to successfully set priorities and manage multiple complex projects/tasks.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree or higher in a natural resources management or environmental sciences field.
- Background in coordinating and maintaining permitting programs, such as those for fishing tournaments, specialized harvest, etc..
- Involvement in the development of rules and regulations to better manage and create sustainable fisheries resources, including aspects of habitat management, fish stocking, and human dimensions.
- Experience operating in a natural resources field conducting public engagements, long-range and strategic planning, and meeting facilitation.
- Demonstrated ability to identify potential problems and recommend changes for policy and budgetary situations.
