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Advertisement Opens: July 30, 2024 |
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Advertisement Closes: Aug. 4, 2024 |
Full Time: Yes |
Salary: $61,443.00 - $86,609.00 Annually |
Minimum Education and/or Experience: The formal education equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in zoology, biology, environmental science, communications, or related area; plus three years of experience in nature conservation, including two years in a supervisory or leadership capacity. OTHER JOB-RELATED EDUCATION AND 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 bachelor’s degree in education, zoology, biology, environmental science, communications, or related area; plus three years of experience in nature conservation, including two years in a supervisory or leadership 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. |
Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:
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Preferred Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills: Must be able to motivate staff and handle the public in a professional manner. Understanding of shooting range/Archery range operation and shooting education. Knowledge of and ability to communicate concepts of AGFC's mission. Knowledge of budgeting, personnel, purchasing, invoicing, AASIS and other administrative procedures are preferred. Public speaking skills including media appearances. Must be able to supervise a small full-time staff and extra labor employees. Must be an energetic self-starter that can operate the facility without daily supervision. Preferred candidate should have knowledge of Arkansas Flora and Fauna, and should have multiple outdoor skills and abilities that they are capable of teaching to others. |
Position Location: City: Springdale Office: AGFC J.B. and Johnelle Hunt Family Ozark Highlands Nature Center Division: Education |
Job Summary: The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) Nature/Shooting Center Facility Manager II is responsible for managing the nature center facility, supervising nature center staff, and public conservation education. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency policy. |
Typical Functions: Supervises a small staff of nature center support personnel and volunteers by interviewing, hiring, training, making work assignments, and evaluating job performance Supervises the purchase of nature center inventory, including soft goods, gifts, souvenirs, and sundry items, that are focused on the nature center's mission Oversees public programs, events, meeting rooms, and exhibits at the nature center Seeks, obtains, and manages grants, donations, and sponsorships for programs and exhibits Presents programs to the public, such as schools and community organizations, representing both the agency and the nature center Performs administrative duties, such as compiling data for budget preparation, developing and revising bookstore policies and procedures, and compiling and maintaining data for preparation of required reports Solves problems, including visitor complaints, employee/volunteer performance, mechanical malfunctions, and safety issues Performs other duties as assigned |
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Special Job Dimensions: Frequent weekend and overtime work may be required |
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As an equal opportunity employer, the Commission will make any reasonable accommodations necessary to ensure equal employment opportunities.