Program Supervisor V (Nongame and Rare Species Program Leader)

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department seeks a senior-level administrative and supervisory program lead to direct a team of seven statewide taxonomic experts and a conservation initiatives specialist. The role focuses on conserving imperiled species and habitats through research, management, policy, and partnerships, aligning with the SWAP.

The position engages a broad network of conservation partners to conduct research and recovery actions for SGCN and to coordinate the review and implementation

Qualifications

• Senior-level administrative and supervisory program work.
• Leads a team of seven statewide taxonomic experts and a conservation initiatives specialist.
• Engages conservation partners to conduct research and recovery actions for Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN).
• Coordinates review and selection of research and SWAP actions.

Responsibilities

• Oversees conservation program operations and SWAP implementation.
• Develops and refines policies and strategies to address threats identified in SWAP.
• Collaborates with partners to conduct research and recovery actions for imperiled species.

Job description

PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS:

Multiple location options available. Central Texas preferred.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under the direction of the Conservation Program Director, this position performs highly complex (senior level) administrative and supervisory program work. Leads a team of seven statewide taxonomic experts and a conservation initiatives specialist to "conserve and recover imperiled species and habitats through research, management, policy, and partnerships." Actively engages a large network of conservation partners to conduct research and recovery actions for Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN) and coordinates implementation of the State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP). Develops, evaluates, and refines policies and strategies to address threats and challenges as identified in the SWAP. Coordinates review and selection of research...