State of Tennessee
WILDLIFE MANAGER 2 - 10072025-71843
State of Tennessee, Gallatin, Tennessee, United States, 37066
Job Information
Opening Date/Time:
10/07/2025 12:00AM Central Time Closing Date/Time:
10/20/2025 11:59PM Central Time Salary (Monthly):
$5,814.00 - $9,030.00 Salary (Annually):
$69,768.00 - $108,360.00 Job Type:
Full-Time City, State Location:
Gallatin, TN Department:
Wildlife Resources Overview
Location: TENNESSEE WILDLIFE RESOURCES AGENCY, BIODIVERSITY DIVISION, SUMNER COUNTY Working Title:
Propagation Biologist This is an on-site position. Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in wildlife or fisheries management, wildlife biology, or other related acceptable field and experience equivalent to two years of full-time professional wildlife resources work; additional graduate coursework in wildlife management or other related acceptable field may be substituted for the required experience, on a year-for-year basis, to a maximum of one year. Necessary Special Qualifications:
Applicants for this class must: Possess a valid motor vehicle operator license may be required. Examination Method:
Education and experience, 100%, for Preferred Service positions. Responsibilities
Assists other Wildlife Managers with wildlife population studies. Provides technical support to forestry research programs in areas such as tree improvement, seed orchard operations, insect and disease surveys, or experimental forestry and forest engineering research. Prepares and monitors budget; orders supplies and equipment; sells permits and licenses. Supervises, monitors and protects fry where they continue to grow to supply adult stocking programs; oversees the feeding of the fish in ponds. Leads in the collection of fish by using electro-fishing (shocking) methods. Constructs and maintains buildings, storage sheds, roads, bridges, and trails at the assigned agency area. Performs/Oversees lands management activities which include forest thinning and harvesting, prescribed fire, application of herbicides to control vegetation growth and invasive species, disking, and mowing. Locates and traps animals such as turkeys and bears for relocation to other areas of the state. Performs reforestation, or forest renewal, including nursery and silviculture operations, site preparation, seeding and tree planting programs, cone collection, and tree improvement. Leads and conducts forest protection activities, including fire control, fire crew training, fire detection and public education. Performs environmental reviews of construction, road, bridge, utility line projects with regard to listed species and impacts to populations and habitats. Competencies and Knowledge
Competencies:
Plans and Aligns; Cultivates Innovation; Communicates Effectively; Drives Results; Being Resilient Knowledges:
Biology; Building and Construction; Customer and Personal Service; Clerical; Administration and Management Skills:
Active Learning and Listening; Manual dexterity; Near Vision; Trunk Strength; Multilimb Coordination Abilities:
Oral Comprehension; Oral Expression; Stamina; Deductive Reasoning; Written Comprehension Tools & Equipment
Boats Motor Vehicles Tractors & Farm Implements Firearms-Rifles ATVs TN Driver Standards
State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications: A valid driver's license For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of DUI, reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, or more than 4 moving violations. Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application. Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.
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Opening Date/Time:
10/07/2025 12:00AM Central Time Closing Date/Time:
10/20/2025 11:59PM Central Time Salary (Monthly):
$5,814.00 - $9,030.00 Salary (Annually):
$69,768.00 - $108,360.00 Job Type:
Full-Time City, State Location:
Gallatin, TN Department:
Wildlife Resources Overview
Location: TENNESSEE WILDLIFE RESOURCES AGENCY, BIODIVERSITY DIVISION, SUMNER COUNTY Working Title:
Propagation Biologist This is an on-site position. Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in wildlife or fisheries management, wildlife biology, or other related acceptable field and experience equivalent to two years of full-time professional wildlife resources work; additional graduate coursework in wildlife management or other related acceptable field may be substituted for the required experience, on a year-for-year basis, to a maximum of one year. Necessary Special Qualifications:
Applicants for this class must: Possess a valid motor vehicle operator license may be required. Examination Method:
Education and experience, 100%, for Preferred Service positions. Responsibilities
Assists other Wildlife Managers with wildlife population studies. Provides technical support to forestry research programs in areas such as tree improvement, seed orchard operations, insect and disease surveys, or experimental forestry and forest engineering research. Prepares and monitors budget; orders supplies and equipment; sells permits and licenses. Supervises, monitors and protects fry where they continue to grow to supply adult stocking programs; oversees the feeding of the fish in ponds. Leads in the collection of fish by using electro-fishing (shocking) methods. Constructs and maintains buildings, storage sheds, roads, bridges, and trails at the assigned agency area. Performs/Oversees lands management activities which include forest thinning and harvesting, prescribed fire, application of herbicides to control vegetation growth and invasive species, disking, and mowing. Locates and traps animals such as turkeys and bears for relocation to other areas of the state. Performs reforestation, or forest renewal, including nursery and silviculture operations, site preparation, seeding and tree planting programs, cone collection, and tree improvement. Leads and conducts forest protection activities, including fire control, fire crew training, fire detection and public education. Performs environmental reviews of construction, road, bridge, utility line projects with regard to listed species and impacts to populations and habitats. Competencies and Knowledge
Competencies:
Plans and Aligns; Cultivates Innovation; Communicates Effectively; Drives Results; Being Resilient Knowledges:
Biology; Building and Construction; Customer and Personal Service; Clerical; Administration and Management Skills:
Active Learning and Listening; Manual dexterity; Near Vision; Trunk Strength; Multilimb Coordination Abilities:
Oral Comprehension; Oral Expression; Stamina; Deductive Reasoning; Written Comprehension Tools & Equipment
Boats Motor Vehicles Tractors & Farm Implements Firearms-Rifles ATVs TN Driver Standards
State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications: A valid driver's license For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of DUI, reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, or more than 4 moving violations. Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application. Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.
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