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Job Specification 64994J

MANAGE:R 4, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, NATURAL RESOURCES, WILDLIFE

 

DEFINITION:

 Under direction of the Director, Division of Fish and Wildlife or
 other higher level manager in the Division of Fish and Wildlife,
 plans, organizes and directs the work programs, activities and staff
 of an assigned bureau performing complex planning, administrative,
 environmental or scientific activities related to the areas of
 fisheries and/or wildlife management; resolves specific technical and
 administrative issues relative to the work activities of the bureau;
 does other related work.

 NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative
 purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform
 all duties listed in the job specification. Conversely, all duties
 performed on the job may not be listed.

 
EXAMPLES OF WORK:

 Within Area of Assignment:

 Administers annual work plans, contracts and agreements relating to
 the functions and responsibilities of the bureau.

 Directs the planning and development of the overall scientific,
 educational, technical and administrative activities relating to the
 management of the State's fisheries and/or wildlife resources.

 Develops and organizes the internal organization and work programs of
 the bureau and develops standards of performance and operating
 procedures.

 Prepares and interprets the annual operating budget and grant requests
 of the assigned bureau.

 Coordinates the work of staff conducting fisheries or wildlife
 research and investigations, environmental reviews and, providing
 technical assistance and emergency responses.

 Directs all Federal Aid project or grant project activities involving
 allocated funds and/or private funding.

 Directs the administration of various bureau programs involving
 special licenses or permits.

 Manages the administrative matters of the bureau.

 Manages work operations and/or functional programs, and has
 responsibility for employee evaluations and for effectively
 recommending the hiring, firing promoting, demoting and/or
 disciplining of employees.

 Directs the creation and implementation of employee and resource user
 training program.

 Directs, reviews and interprets statistical data regarding fisheries
 or wildlife resources.

 Directs the creation, implementation and distribution of Fish and
 Wildlife educational literature and programs.

 Participates in cooperative programs involving Federal, State or other
 governmental agencies.

 Directs and reviews the creation and distribution of information to
 the public regarding fish and wildlife resources.

 Directs and reviews the preparation of rules, regulations and/or
 statutory revisions regarding the state's wildlife or fisheries
 resources, public lands and/or wildlife/fisheries habitat.

 Provides technical support and guidance to the appropriate councils
 committees and/or commissions regarding fisheries or wildlife
 management activities.

 Directs and reviews the preparation of rules and regulations.

 Prepares and delivers presentations, speeches and testimonies before
 legislative, professional, technical and lay groups to disseminate
 information relating to Fish and Wildlife management.

 Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with those
 interested or involved in the work of the bureau.

 Prepares and oversees the preparation of correspondence.

 Prepares and supervises the preparation of statistical, financial and
 other reports containing findings, conclusions and recommendations.

 Directs the establishment and maintenance of essential records and
 files and data sources.

 Maintains a management information system to coordinate progress and
 ensure orderly and efficient handling of both long term and emergency
 matters.

 Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
 and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency,
 office or related units.

 REQUIREMENTS:

 POSITIONS IN FISHERIES:

      EDUCATION:

       Graduation from an accredited college or university with a
 Bachelor's degree in one of the Biological Sciences, Fisheries
 Management or Natural Resource Management with a concentration in
 fisheries science.

      EXPERIENCE:

       Five (5) years of experience in a fisheries management program
 or, in the development of fish information and education programs and
 associated materials, two (2) years of which shall have been in a
 supervisory capacity.

 POSITIONS IN WILDLIFE:

      EDUCATION:

      Graduation from an accredited college or university with a
 Bachelor's degree in one of the Biological Sciences, Wildlife
 Management or Natural Resource Management with a concentration in
 wildlife science.

      EXPERIENCE:

       Five (5) years of experience in wildlife biology and/or the
 development of wildlife management programs or, in the development of
 wildlife information and education programs and associated materials,
 two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

       NOTE: A Master's degree in any of the fields specified above or,
 in any other field related to the area of assignment may be
 substituted for one (1) year of the non-supervisory experience for
 positions assigned to either Fisheries or Wildlife.

      LICENSE:

       Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid
 in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee
 mobility is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

 KNOWLEDGES AND ABILITIES:

 Knowledge of research and investigative methods.

 Knowledge of management principles and techniques.

 Knowledge of the principles and practices of wildlife or fisheries
 biology and management.

 Knowledge of geography, topography, soils, vegetation and/or habitats;
 and the economic, environmental and social conditions, affecting
 fishery or wildlife populations in New Jersey.

 Knowledge of the methods used to collect and analyze data.

 Ability to interpret federal and state laws, rules, and regulations
 and apply them to specific situations.

 Ability to provide assignments and instruction to professional,
 technical and other staff and supervise and evaluate their
 performance.

 Ability to direct the preparation of research and management reports
 regarding wildlife and/or fisheries resources.

 Ability to plan, organize and direct work program, activities and
 staff.

 Ability to oversee the implementation of fish and wildlife information
 and education programs.

 Ability to develop long and short term management plans.

 Ability to prepare and deliver presentations.

 Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
 with those interested or involved in the work of the unit.

 Ability to prepare and direct the preparation of reports and
 correspondence.

 Ability to prepare and administer the Division's budget.

 Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual
 recording and information systems used by the agency, office or
 related unit.

 Ability to read, write, speak, understand or communicate in English
 sufficiently to perform the duties of the position. American Sign
 Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of
 communication.

 Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as
 they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable
 accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation
 cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship,
 such persons may not be eligible.

 CODES: 32/M32 - 64994J          MCK            12/29/01