Fish and Wildlife Management Foreman
About The Position
The Fisheries Division is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as Fish and Wildlife Management Foreman that will oversee and coordinate technical operations across several fisheries research and management programs. This position will coordinate technician assistance across programs as needed and provide direct technician support to a Fisheries Division program. The successful candidate will have experience and knowledge with coordination of diverse user groups, fish and wildlife programs and projects, maintenance and fabrication of equipment, ability to multi-task, and have strong organizational skills, and work ethic. Required work hours are 37.5 hours per week, however, overtime and irregular shifts may be required for the completion of projects.
Requirements
- Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in a biological, natural, agricultural, or aquacultural sciences.
- Must have one year of experience in wildlife and/or fisheries conservation or related field.
- Must possess a valid driver's license prior to appointment in this classification.
- Must be (and remain) eligible to hold a Commercial Driver's License when required by agency.
- Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this classification.
- Must be able to work outside in temperature extremes for long periods of time and traverse rough terrain.
- Must be able to swim.
Nice To Haves
- A master's degree in a biological, natural, agricultural, or aquacultural science will substitute for the required experience.
- Experience in wildlife and/or fisheries conservation or related field will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Responsibilities
- Serves as the primary contact for technical operations of the Fisheries Annex programs.
- Monitors user activities across all programs and manages the use of shared facilities and equipment.
- Plans and oversees weekly operational needs for technical staff across the Fisheries Research, Federal Aid, and Fisheries Management branches.
- Coordinates personnel and equipment operational needs across all branches.
- Assists biologists with field data collection using standardized fisheries methods and appropriate gear types.
- Responsible for coordinating the procurement of equipment needed for sampling.
- Coordinates and assumes complete responsibility of the fish display booth at public outreach events, including storage, delivery, setup, and maintenance.
- Coordinates with event organizers, public outreach staff, biologists, and other technicians for responsible use of the fish display and fish mounts.
- Trains subordinates or others in safe operation of equipment, proper maintenance, and storage.
- Maintains records of equipment, chemicals, and other critical inventory.
- Oversees technical aspects of transportation of fish for the reservoir research projects.
- Coordinates hauling equipment needs with hatchery staff, technicians, and biologists.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- A 37.5-hour work week (with occasional overtime required)
- Paid time off (sick and vacation) plus paid holidays
- Overtime and compensatory time
- Affordable health insurance with optional Health Reimbursement Account
- Life insurance
- Retirement
- Wellness incentives program
- Training and career development opportunities
- Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K)
- Employee discounts on electronics; health and wellness; retail; travel, events and entertainment; and services and education
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
