The formal education equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in education, biology, zoology, natural science, business administration, or a related field; plus four years of experience in wildlife management or a related field,  including one year in a supervisory capacity. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Human Resources Chief.

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.

The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in construction management, personnel management, or a related field; plus, five years of experience in managing large construction and/or maintenance projects. Or, as a facility maintenance manager in a supervisory role. An associate's degree in facility maintenance management will also be considered for the right candidate with considerable field experience.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of organizational management. 

Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules and regulations governing environmental protection, endangered species, or use of federal funds. 

Knowledge of the theories, principles, techniques, and strategies of fish and/or wildlife management, education and/or educational curriculum.

Ability to plan work unit objectives and operational activities and to assign and direct the work of subordinate supervisors. 

Ability to participate in and lead groups in problem solving activities. 

Ability to develop monitoring systems for projects and/or programs to measure successes, failures, and develop solutions to problems.

Must have natural leadership ability along with experience.  Knowledge of supervisory practices and procedures. Knowledge of operating in a customer service focus environment.  Knowledge in facility maintenance, capital building projects best practices and procedures. Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. Knowledge of the principles and practices of organizational management and public administration. Knowledge of the principles and practices of budget administration with special reference to governmental procedures, practices, and objectives. Ability to manage ones own time and the time of others. Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers. Ability to communicate with employees and management. Ability to organize and present clear and concise oral and written reports of findings and recommendations. Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with others. Ability to plan division objectives and to organize and oversee the work of subordinates. Ability to adapt to and incorporate changes of evolving fields. Ability to listen and learn from others very best ideas, demonstrating curiosity, approachability, and openness to input from everyone - including outside partners. Ability to inspire trust in cross-functional teams. Ability to think strategically. Ability to build effective teams. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are vital for this person to be successful. Superb organizational skills - including tracking large, multi-facilitated projects concurrently. Demonstrated ability to lead professional staff. Strong work ethic and willingness to sacrifice for the team. Willingness to work off hours and fill in the gaps for others on your team.

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) Division Assistant Chief is responsible for overseeing division operations.  This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency policy.

Directs the activities of a medium to large-sized professional and technical staff through lower-level supervisors, including approving hire recommendations, reviewing performance evaluations, evaluating the performance of immediate subordinates, and reviewing and approving/disapproving a variety of recommendations of subordinates. 

Resolves problems referred by field personnel in areas such as program development, employee relations, scheduling, management techniques, public information, and strategic planning. 

Evaluates and determines the progress of projects and programs through field inspections and compiles reports with recommendations for the review of division chiefs. 

Identifies problem areas and monitors the progress of projects and programs through field inspections and compiles reports with recommendations for the review of division chiefs. 

Reviews and approves division bills, invoices, and activity reports and may request further explanation of actions and purchases. 

Compiles data as requested for special projects or programs such as program performance and expenditure reduction and recommends courses of action as indicated from analysis of data. 

Performs other duties as assigned.

The Operations Assistant Chief will lead facility maintenance for the agency. This includes overseeing staff responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of Arkansas Game and Fish Commission facilities. They will also oversee the operation and maintenance of regional and field offices across the state. They will have a significant role in capital resource management at the agency. They will oversee the planning and execution of capital infrastructure projects, be responsible for budget management, and supervise a group of staff members across the state. This person will work across division lines to provide support across the agency for facilities and construction management. They will be responsible for identifying improvements in processes and efficiencies that reduce costs and streamline agency operations, including procurement of multifacility contracts for services. The Operations Assistant Chief must be an energetic leader who can simplify and break down complex, multi-year projects into executable operational plans, and work through staff to see the projects to completion.

Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Regular in-state travel and occasional work other than normal office hours are required.

Regular in-state travel and occasional work other than normal office hours are required.