Fisheries District Lead Biologist

Arkansas Game & Fish Commission; Hope (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is seeking an AGFC Conservation Program Biologist II in the Fisheries Division, located in Hope, AR. You will supervise a fisheries management area, direct project planning, conduct surveys, and coordinate budgets and stakeholder input to conserve aquatic resources within Arkansas.

Responsibilities include leading staff, developing management plans, and collaborating with internal and external partners to advance conservation outcomes while working in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in biology, ecology, fisheries management, or related field.
• Three years of fisheries experience, including leadership.
• Master's degree in fisheries management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a fisheries management area and staff.
• Direct planning, preparation, and implementation of projects on streams, rivers, reservoirs and hatcheries.
• Develop aquatic species plans and management plans.
• Coordinate and lead biological surveys and studies.
• Analyze data, write reports, publish findings.
• Coordinate public input through meetings and surveys.
• Oversee budgets, contracts, and grants.

Skills

Biology knowledge

Ecology knowledge

Fisheries principles

Laboratory & field survey equipment

Supervisory practices

State purchasing procedures

Plan work unit objectives

Public presentations

Scientific surveys & studies

Fisheries plans & programs

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology / ecology / fisheries management

Three years of fisheries experience

Master's degree in fisheries management (preferred)

Job description

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is seeking an AGFC Conservation Program Biologist II in the Fisheries Division, located in Hope, AR. You will supervise a fisheries management area, direct project planning, conduct surveys, and coordinate budgets and stakeholder input to conserve aquatic resources within Arkansas.

Responsibilities include leading staff, developing management plans, and collaborating with internal and external partners to advance conservation outcomes while working in a