RCW Habitat Manager: Wildlife Stewardship

State of Tennessee; Crossville (TN); On-site; USD 64,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Tennessee's Wildlife Resources Agency in Crossville, TN is seeking a Wildlife Resources Officer for a two-year interim appointment. Under general supervision, you will apply wildlife management practices, assist in habitat improvement, and contribute to population monitoring across a state wildlife area.

The role requires a Bachelor's in wildlife-related field or one year of related experience, plus rigorous suitability checks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in wildlife or related field or one year wildlife officer experience.
• Transcript required for proper evaluation.
• Ability to carry and use assigned weapons, if required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and meet minimum age and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Assists and guides subordinates; supervises activities on agency property.
• Leads maintenance of equipment and buildings; implements management techniques.
• Plans, conducts, and evaluates on-the-job training for staff.
• Promotes hunter and boater safety education programs.
• Plans species surveys and population monitoring region-wide.
• Coordinates with federal personnel on jointly managed areas.
• Assists landowners with pond issues and nuisance wildlife.
• Performs administrative duties such as budgeting and staff supervision.

Skills

Writing

Active Listening

Persuasion

Negotiation

Speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in wildlife or related field

One year wildlife officer experience

Tools

ATV

Vehicles

Firearms

Computers

Forklift

Job description

State of Tennessee's Wildlife Resources Agency in Crossville, TN is seeking a Wildlife Resources Officer for a two-year interim appointment. Under general supervision, you will apply wildlife management practices, assist in habitat improvement, and contribute to population monitoring across a state wildlife area.

The role requires a Bachelor's in wildlife-related field or one year of related experience, plus rigorous suitability checks.