Regional Director, Fisheries Management & Conservation

Texas A&M International; Northcrest (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department seeks a Regional Director of Inland Fisheries to oversee daily operations for the inland region, driving freshwater fisheries management, conservation, and research initiatives. You will lead staff, manage budgets, and coordinate statewide programs.

The position requires senior-level experience in program leadership, license in good standing, and the ability to guide complex projects while maintaining collaboration with partners across agencies and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in fisheries, fisheries management, aquaculture or related field.
• Five years of experience in program/team supervision or management related to the position.
• Must possess or obtain a valid Class C Texas driver’s license within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Administer the daily operations and activities for the Inland Fisheries Division within the region.
• Develop and evaluate freshwater fisheries management, conservation and research programs.
• Hire, supervise, coordinate, motivate, and evaluate regional personnel.
• Develop and administer the regional budget and ensure procurement of equipment and supplies.
• Represent as Regional Director for Fisheries Management and Conservation for the northcentral and northwest region of the state.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Communication

Team supervision

Stakeholder engagement

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Project management

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in fisheries or related field

Master's degree in fisheries or related field

PhD in fisheries or related field

Job description

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department seeks a Regional Director of Inland Fisheries to oversee daily operations for the inland region, driving freshwater fisheries management, conservation, and research initiatives. You will lead staff, manage budgets, and coordinate statewide programs.

The position requires senior-level experience in program leadership, license in good standing, and the ability to guide complex projects while maintaining collaboration with partners across agencies and