Fisheries Management Bureau Chief
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- 25140273 Requisition #
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- 2 days ago Post Date
Please remember to attach the required documents listed in this announcement.
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Applications missing the requested documents will be considered incomplete and may not progress further in the process. Documents not requested will not be considered in the recruitment process. The State Application is not a substitute for a Resume. This position is open until filled. The next first applicant screening will be on May 30th, 2025. You must apply through the State of Montana Career site.
Special Information:
Identity of applicants who become finalists may be releases to the public if the Department deems it necessary. Employees who exceed 1,040 hours in a calendar year are also provided health, dental and life insurance. Other benefits include retirement, paid vacation, sick and holidays. This position may be covered by a VEBA (Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association).
Job Duties:
- Assist the Fisheries Division Administrator in overseeing the implementation and administration of fisheries division functions, policy development, planning efforts, and inclusion of human dimension factors in fisheries management for the state.
- Coordinate overall fisheries management goals and objectives for FWP
- Development and implementation of statewide and regional fisheries management plans (sport fish and native species).
- Develop statewide fishing regulations.
- Restoration and enhancement of species of concern.
- Monitoring and evaluation of fisheries populations.
- Coordination and implementation of research to evaluate attainment of management objectives.
- Development and implementation of statewide and regional fisheries management plans (sport fish and native species).
Physical and Environmental Demands:
Incumbent is often required to work long hours in an office environment under the pressure of multiple deadlines. Some travel, often for multiple days and extended hours, is required. Incumbent is required to attend and conduct public meetings, sometimes with difficult audiences and under emotionally charged situations. May occasionally be required to observe and participate in strenuous field activities to review and evaluate projects. Some air travel (commercial or department small aircraft) may be required.
Incumbent frequently works independently, but there is routine consultation with the Division Administrator concerning work decisions.
The knowledge, skills, and abilities of this position are normally attained through combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor of Science Degree in fisheries, biology, zoology, or related field and at least 5 years of experience in fisheries management or equivalent position. Other combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Training in management practices, leadership skills, facilitation, project management, conflict resolution, and negotiation processes is preferred. Other combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case by case basis.
Special Requirements:
- Background Check
- Valid Driver’s License
