Idaho Staffing
Regional Wildlife Manager
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking a Regional Wildlife Manager for our Magic Valley Regional Office in Jerome. We are a premier natural resource agency dedicated to preserving, protecting, perpetuating, and managing Idaho's fish and wildlife for this great state. We are committed to creativity, innovation, and excellence as we cultivate opportunities for our customers to engage with our natural resources and become resource stewards for future generations. We are highly dedicated to our mission, committed to our team, and we know how to balance work/life commitments while loving the work we do. What We Offer: Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance Participation in one of the Nation's best state retirement systems Generous vacation and sick leave accrual Eleven paid holidays a year Eight weeks of Paid Parental Leave Multiple saving plans-optional 401k and 457 plans Group Life Insurance/Disability Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance Public Sector Student Loan Forgiveness Employee Assistance Program State and Department Wellness Programs Ongoing training opportunities Potential flexible work schedule General Information: This announcement will be used to fill the current opening for Regional Wildlife Manager in Jerome only. If you have applied for any previously posted job announcements for Regional Wildlife Manager and you would like to be considered for this current Regional Wildlife Manager opening in Jerome, you will need to apply to this announcement. Applications received under any other announcement for Regional Wildlife Manager will not be considered. Responsibilities: As a regional wildlife manager for the Magic Valley Region, you will oversee a dedicated wildlife team charged with implementation of regional and statewide management priorities for a variety of wildlife species and their habitats, including big game, upland game, migratory birds, waterfowl, forest carnivores, species of greatest conservation need, and furbearers, as well as implementation of the State Wildlife Action Plan. Prepares, implements, and evaluates management plans for wildlife. Hires and trains staff. Assigns work, supervises staff, and evaluates performance. Designs, implements, and supervises data collection for wildlife surveys and monitoring programs. Reviews and develops assessment reports and impact statements affecting area wildlife populations and habitat. Facilitates public involvement activities and outreach efforts. Formulates hunting seasons and rule recommendations. Supervises the regional wildlife depredation program, including planning and administering wildlife depredation hunts and emergency winter feeding operations. Develops and monitors program budget. Minimum Qualifications: (All qualifications listed below are required. To be considered for this position, applicants must meet the minimum experience and/or education standards as outlined in each of the typical qualification guidelines. A detailed resume or work history must be submitted, clearly demonstrating/supporting how you meet each requirement. This information is essential to our initial evaluation process. Incomplete applications or those lacking relevant details may not be considered for further review.) Considerable knowledge of wildlife management practices to include ecology, habitat requirements and population dynamics of wildlife; federal and state law and regulations governing the taking, possessing, and controlling of wildlife; assessing wildlife populations. Good knowledge of the interaction between plant and animal species. Some knowledge of partnering with outside agencies, departments or organizations to facilitate wildlife projects. Some knowledge of supervisory practices. Experience: developing and evaluating impact of wildlife and land management programs; conducting wildlife research and writing reports of findings. To learn more about the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, please see the following: Contact Information: Idaho Department of Fish and Game P.O. Box 25 Boise, Idaho 83707
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking a Regional Wildlife Manager for our Magic Valley Regional Office in Jerome. We are a premier natural resource agency dedicated to preserving, protecting, perpetuating, and managing Idaho's fish and wildlife for this great state. We are committed to creativity, innovation, and excellence as we cultivate opportunities for our customers to engage with our natural resources and become resource stewards for future generations. We are highly dedicated to our mission, committed to our team, and we know how to balance work/life commitments while loving the work we do. What We Offer: Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance Participation in one of the Nation's best state retirement systems Generous vacation and sick leave accrual Eleven paid holidays a year Eight weeks of Paid Parental Leave Multiple saving plans-optional 401k and 457 plans Group Life Insurance/Disability Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance Public Sector Student Loan Forgiveness Employee Assistance Program State and Department Wellness Programs Ongoing training opportunities Potential flexible work schedule General Information: This announcement will be used to fill the current opening for Regional Wildlife Manager in Jerome only. If you have applied for any previously posted job announcements for Regional Wildlife Manager and you would like to be considered for this current Regional Wildlife Manager opening in Jerome, you will need to apply to this announcement. Applications received under any other announcement for Regional Wildlife Manager will not be considered. Responsibilities: As a regional wildlife manager for the Magic Valley Region, you will oversee a dedicated wildlife team charged with implementation of regional and statewide management priorities for a variety of wildlife species and their habitats, including big game, upland game, migratory birds, waterfowl, forest carnivores, species of greatest conservation need, and furbearers, as well as implementation of the State Wildlife Action Plan. Prepares, implements, and evaluates management plans for wildlife. Hires and trains staff. Assigns work, supervises staff, and evaluates performance. Designs, implements, and supervises data collection for wildlife surveys and monitoring programs. Reviews and develops assessment reports and impact statements affecting area wildlife populations and habitat. Facilitates public involvement activities and outreach efforts. Formulates hunting seasons and rule recommendations. Supervises the regional wildlife depredation program, including planning and administering wildlife depredation hunts and emergency winter feeding operations. Develops and monitors program budget. Minimum Qualifications: (All qualifications listed below are required. To be considered for this position, applicants must meet the minimum experience and/or education standards as outlined in each of the typical qualification guidelines. A detailed resume or work history must be submitted, clearly demonstrating/supporting how you meet each requirement. This information is essential to our initial evaluation process. Incomplete applications or those lacking relevant details may not be considered for further review.) Considerable knowledge of wildlife management practices to include ecology, habitat requirements and population dynamics of wildlife; federal and state law and regulations governing the taking, possessing, and controlling of wildlife; assessing wildlife populations. Good knowledge of the interaction between plant and animal species. Some knowledge of partnering with outside agencies, departments or organizations to facilitate wildlife projects. Some knowledge of supervisory practices. Experience: developing and evaluating impact of wildlife and land management programs; conducting wildlife research and writing reports of findings. To learn more about the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, please see the following: Contact Information: Idaho Department of Fish and Game P.O. Box 25 Boise, Idaho 83707