Job Details
Advertisement Opens: Sept. 20, 2021 |
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Advertisement Closes: Oct. 8, 2021 |
Full Time: Yes |
Salary: $96,228.00 - $96,228.00 Annually |
Minimum Education and/or Experience: The formal education equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in fisheries management, wildlife management, biology, criminal justice or a related area, plus eight (8) years of progressively more robust experience in conservation program development, natural resource management, enforcement or related area including five years in a managerial capacity. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE HUMAN RESOURCES CHIEF.
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Preferred Education and/or Experience: High level of leadership experience in the areas of personnel management, state or federal legislative activities, budget and fiscal oversight, strategic planning, project oversight and organizational development. Supervision within complex organizational structures which requires significant personnel management. Certification from a management leadership training program. |
Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills: Knowledge of state and federal conservation laws, rules and regulations Budget principles and practices Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of programs Ability to establish program goals and objectives supporting strategic plans Supervisory principles and practices Assess, recommend and/or develop in-house training programs Create and make effective presentations to Commission Organize, direct, and supervise the work of others Coordinate work with and through others, both within and outside of the agency Maintain confidentiality Communicate well, both orally and in writing, with employees, community leaders, government officials, and individuals with varying backgrounds Maintain professionalism and tact when relaying information and/or responding to questions, concerns, and complaints from both within and outside of the agency Manage multiple projects under time and resource pressure Analyze complex issues and problems; develop and recommend effective resolutions Diplomatic handling of sensitive situations, issues, questions, problems, and suggestions |
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Position Location: City: Little Rock Office: Little Rock Headquarters Division: Administration |
Job Summary: The Deputy Director position supports the mission of conservation. The position is responsible for directing multiple divisions within AGFC, providing leadership and direction with regard to policy development, as well as assisting the Director with overall operations of the Commission. This position is governed by state and federal laws and Commission policy. |
Typical Functions: Directs the activities of staff through subordinate managers and administrators. Oversees and evaluates the performance of various divisions. Develops, sets, and evaluates division performance through measurable outcomes. Routinely interacts with local, state, and federal officials, and members of the public. |
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Certificates, Licenses, or Registrations: None |
Special Job Dimensions: None |
Other Specific Information: All applicants subjected to a criminal background check. |
As an equal opportunity employer, the Commission will make any reasonable accommodations necessary to ensure equal employment opportunities.