LMVJV WGCPO Conservation Delivery Coordinator

Rangeland, Wildlife & Fisheries Mangement; Bird (LA); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A state wildlife management agency is seeking a Wildlife Management Division Chief to lead efforts in conserving native birds and mammals while directing grant support for research and management. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in wildlife management and exhibit strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills. Work may allow for part-time telework after a probationary period.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in wildlife management or a related field.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct the Wildlife Diversity Division.
• Oversee grant support for endangered and nongame wildlife research.
• Manage and conserve Pennsylvania’s native birds and mammals.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Wildlife Conservation Knowledge

Job description

Wildlife Management Wildlife Recovery Division Program Chief, Pennsylvania

The Wildlife Diversity Division Chief is a professional and managerial position within the Game Commission’s Bureau of Wildlife Management. The Diversity Division is one of four administrative divisions under the direct supervision of the Wildlife Management Director. The focus of the Diversity Division is to conserve Pennsylvania’s native birds and mammals by recovering listed species and sustaining declining species through implementation of sound conservation practices.

The Chief leads these efforts within three sections: Endangered and Nongame birds, Endangered and Nongame mammals, and Wildlife Planning and Grants Administration. In addition to five permanent salaried employees within the Division, this position provides direction and oversees grant support for endangered and nongame wildlife research and management within the Game Commission’s six administrative Regions.

Work includes wildlife management activities focused on research, wildlife population monitoring, species recovery and management planning, wildlife database development and management, wildlife impact assessments, conservation planning, internal communications and external outreach, and fiscal management to benefit more than 400 species of wild birds and mammals in the Commonwealth.

You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. Telework is not permitted during the initial six-month probationary period; eligibility may be granted upon its successful completion. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities and Requirements

• Lead and direct the Wildlife Diversity Division
• Oversee grant support for endangered and nongame wildlife research and management
• Manage and conserve Pennsylvania’s native birds and mammals
• Develop and implement sound conservation practices
• Provide direction and oversight to five permanent salaried employees
• Work with internal and external stakeholders

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in wildlife management or a related field
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of wildlife conservation and management principles