Job Details
Advertisement Opens: Oct. 4, 2023 |
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Advertisement Closes: Dec. 1, 2023 |
Full Time: Yes |
Salary: $85,003.00 - $105,933.00 Annually |
Minimum Education and/or Experience: 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. 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. |
Preferred Education and/or Experience: The formal education equivalent of a master’s degree in biology, zoology, natural science, wildlife management, or a related field, with seven years of natural resource management experience, including three years of experience in a supervisory capacity. Experience supervising a large diverse staff of professional, technical, and administrative personnel is preferred. |
Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:
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Preferred Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills: 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. |
Position Location: City: Little Rock Office: Little Rock Central Office Division: Wildlife Management |
Job Summary: 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. |
Typical Functions:
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Specific Duties and Responsibilities: Functions as an Assistant Chief of the Wildlife Management Division (WMD). Provides general guidance and direction to WMD professional, technical and administrative staff. Works closely and effectively with the Chief and other Asst. Chiefs in formulating and implementing programs and actions designed to accomplish Division and Agency goals. Works effectively with Agency personnel in all Divisions, professional contacts and interagency partners to maximize the effectiveness of the Division’s activities toward achieving objectives of the agency’s strategic plan. Responsible for promoting the appropriate professional development and continuing education of WMD staff. Coordinates the development of annual work plans and budgets. Responsible for keeping current on wildlife and habitat management principles, practices, and issues of importance to the State through appropriate use of current professional literature, continuing educational opportunities, and cultivation and maintenance of professional contacts and partnerships. Establishes and maintains good relations with the general public as called upon through appropriate conduct of daily duties and regular contacts with organized conservation and wildlife-oriented recreational groups, community and civic groups, etc |
Certificates, Licenses, or Registrations: Must possess a valid driver’s license. |
Special Job Dimensions: Regular in-state travel and occasional work other than normal office hours are required. |
Other Specific Information: Work location to be determined in coordination with selected candidate. |
As an equal opportunity employer, the Commission will make any reasonable accommodations necessary to ensure equal employment opportunities.