G&P Assistant Division Administrator

State of Nebraska•Lincoln, NE

18h•$31•Onsite

About The Position

Administer and coordinate all activities of the Wildlife Management Section including: the identification of, and approval of Section objectives and goals as well as employee performance objectives and goals. Provide direct supervision to Management Section District Managers. Direct and coordinate planning activities including external compliance review of Section related activities as they relate to Federal Aid Program participation. Administer and coordinate the management of all State Wildlife Management Areas currently numbering 281 areas totaling 184,435 acres of land and water, as well as all District Offices and Area Field Headquarters. Coordinate, approve and administer area related contractual services, agricultural leases, easements, cooperative agreements, federal farm program requirements, project requisitions and similar land management documentation. Direct the performance of land reconnaissance on potential acquisition sites on a state-wide basis. Identify and coordinate land management policy needs on a state-wide basis. Administer the regulatory functions of the division relating to controlled shooting areas, game farms, scientific collection, special occasions, falconry and dog trials, as well as general WMA regulations. Coordinate on a state wide basis all management services related to wildlife surveys and inventories, the depredation program, the big game program, and wildlife propagation projects. Prepare Sections budget request and monitor expenditures. Provide interagency coordination on state-wide basis on technical services related to inventories, the mapping of species occurrence and desired monitoring.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in an area related to division functions plus five years related experience OR a Masters degree in an area related to division functions plus three years experience
Extensive knowledge of wildlife habitat management principles, goals and objectives
Extensive knowledge of wildlife species life history and habitat needs
Extensive knowledge of research, statistics, budgeting processes and record keeping systems
Extensive knowledge of conservation statutes and regulations as they relate to wildlife
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to set and articulate clear goals and objectives
Ability to evaluate and analyze wildlife research needs and develop and implement recommendations for improvement
Ability to supervise the work of others
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with federal, state and local officials, other agency personnel and the public

Responsibilities

Administer and coordinate all activities of the Wildlife Management Section
Provide direct supervision to Management Section District Managers
Direct and coordinate planning activities including external compliance review of Section related activities as they relate to Federal Aid Program participation
Administer and coordinate the management of all State Wildlife Management Areas
Coordinate, approve and administer area related contractual services, agricultural leases, easements, cooperative agreements, federal farm program requirements, project requisitions and similar land management documentation
Direct the performance of land reconnaissance on potential acquisition sites on a state-wide basis
Identify and coordinate land management policy needs on a state-wide basis
Administer the regulatory functions of the division relating to controlled shooting areas, game farms, scientific collection, special occasions, falconry and dog trials, as well as general WMA regulations
Coordinate on a state wide basis all management services related to wildlife surveys and inventories, the depredation program, the big game program, and wildlife propagation projects
Prepare Sections budget request and monitor expenditures
Provide interagency coordination on state-wide basis on technical services related to inventories, the mapping of species occurrence and desired monitoring