Lead, Statewide Fisheries Programs

State of Iowa - Executive Branch; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid telework

Excellent retirement plan

Comprehensive health insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) seeks a strategic leader to supervise statewide Fisheries Programs, including Fisheries Research, AIS, and Aquatic Vegetation Management. You will direct scientific operations, manage a $2.5 million budget, and drive performance across a decentralized team with strong collaboration with universities.

The role requires a four-year degree and extensive management experience, with hybrid telework options and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Requires graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with significant program management experience.
• Eight years of full-time work experience in program administration, development, management, or operations.
• Two years of graduate-level education and public-service-related study may substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct statewide Fisheries Research, AIS, and Aquatic Vegetation Management programs across Iowa.
• Oversee budget of $2.5 million and external research contracts with universities.
• Lead staff development, performance appraisals, and compliance with EEO/AA, ADA, FMLA, and FLSA.
• Collaborate with university partners to secure outside funding and ensure federal grant compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Strategic planning

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) seeks a strategic leader to supervise statewide Fisheries Programs, including Fisheries Research, AIS, and Aquatic Vegetation Management. You will direct scientific operations, manage a $2.5 million budget, and drive performance across a decentralized team with strong collaboration with universities.

The role requires a four-year degree and extensive management experience, with hybrid telework options and a comprehensive benefits package.