WILDLIFE MANAGER 3 - 10212025-72309

Job Information

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: TENNESSEE WILDLIFE RESOURCES AGENCY, FISHERIES DIVISION, DAVIDSON COUNTY

The Coldwater Hatchery Coordinator (CHC) will provide general oversight and administration of TWRAs four trout hatcheries and will supervise those hatchery managers. The CHC will also coordinate with Dale Hollow and Erwin National Fish Hatcheries, the Gatlinburg Hatchery, and TWRAs Rivers and Streams Program Manager to help ensure that adequate trout are available and effectively used to meet management needs throughout Tennessee. There is some flexibility in location. The Coldwater Hatchery Coordinator can reside in any of TWRAs four management regions, but must work from an Agency regional office, hatchery, or other facility.

This is an on-site position.

Working Title: Coldwater Hatchery Coordinator

Qualifications

1. Possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license at the time of appointment in some positions.

Overview

Under general supervision, is responsible for professional wildlife management or wildlife biology work of considerable difficulty and supervisory work of average difficulty in the planning, supervision, and coordination of wildlife management practices in a large geographic area or the conducting of wildlife biological surveys on a statewide or regional basis; and performs related work as required. An employee in this class supervises and participates in a wide variety of activities associated with the management of wildlife, wildlife lands, and fish or for planning, participating in, and coordinating a statewide or regional program or project for fish and wildlife management. Work involves the supervision of wildlife management staff and their activities, collection and analysis of research data, the planning, coordination, and evaluation of area wildlife programs, planning, conducting, and interpreting biological studies, developing, and coordinating statewide or regional program activities, and giving consultation to regional personnel on specialty areas, such as endangered species, fisheries, non-game and game animals, fur bearing animals, water fowl, and water resources and pollution. This class differs from that of Wildlife Manager 2 in that an incumbent of the latter is responsible for one wildlife area or refuge or biological collection and analysis on a regional basis. This class differs from that of Wildlife Manager 4 in that an incumbent of the latter acts as an assistant to the regional program manager or staff specialist in wildlife planning, research, and environment planning.

Responsibilities

1. Plans, supervises, and coordinates the implementation of a variety of projects and programs to provide optimum wildlife habitat development in a large geographic area. Analyzes and interprets biological and sociological data utilizing professional experience, scientific knowledge, and public input to make recommendations for agency action.
2. Projects budget needs of proposed program or operational changes to establish appropriate funding and implementation guidelines. Gathers information provided by a variety of sources to include emerging research and trends to assist in the decision-making and project implementation process.
3. Generates a variety of reporting and plans, including but not limited to annual budget reports, project accomplishment reports, grant reports, quarterly reports, monthly activity reports, information and education annual reports, program management plans, strategic plans, special legislative reports, and external reporting as required.
4. Takes lead role to manage and coordinate conservation work associated with a species or group of species, working with research institutions to collect and analyze data, conduct and lead scientific research for protection and recovery of listed species statewide.
5. Coordinates with federal and local government on mutual programs and projects. Monitor project progress to ensure compatibility with and accomplishment of agency goals and objectives.
6. Makes recommendations on employment, retention, promotion, demotion, and other personnel actions.

Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies:

1. Plans and Aligns
2. Cultivates Innovation
3. Communicates Effectively
4. Drives Results
5. Being Resilient

Knowledges:

1. Biology
2. Building and Construction
3. Customer and Personal Service
4. Clerical
5. Administration and Management

Skills:

1. Active Learning and Listening
2. Manual dexterity
3. Near Vision
4. Trunk Strength
5. Multilimbed Coordination

Abilities:

1. Oral Comprehension
2. Oral Expression
3. Stamina
4. Deductive Reasoning
5. Written Comprehension

Tools & Equipment

1. Boats
2. Motor Vehicles
3. Tractors & Farm Implements
4. Computers and associated input and output devices
5. ATVs

TN Driver Standards

State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:

• A valid driver's license
• For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.

Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.

**Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.