Senior Fish Hatchery & Habitat Manager

State of Tennessee; Erwin (TN); On-site; USD 66,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site housing

Job summary

State of Tennessee's Wildlife Resources Agency seeks an experienced wildlife resources professional to manage habitat, lead population studies, and oversee field operations across a large wildlife area in Erwin, TN.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in wildlife or a related field and two years of full-time wildlife work; graduate coursework may substitute for some experience, and a valid driver’s license may be required. On-site housing is provided as part of the position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in wildlife or related field and two years of full-time professional wildlife resources work.
• Graduate coursework in wildlife management may substitute for the required experience, on a year-for-year basis.
• A valid motor vehicle operator license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assists other Wildlife Managers with wildlife population studies. Provides technical support to forestry research programs.
• Prepares and monitors budget; orders supplies and equipment; sells permits and licenses.
• Supervises, monitors and protects fry to support stocking programs; oversees feeding of fish in ponds.
• Constructs and maintains buildings, storage sheds, roads, bridges, and trails; conducts lands management activities.
• Performs reforestation and forest protection activities; conducts environmental reviews of projects.

Skills

Active Learning and Listening

Manual dexterity

Near Vision

Trunk Strength

Multilimbed Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in wildlife or related field

Tools

Boats

Motor Vehicles

Tractors & Farm Implements

Firearms-Rifles

ATVs

Job description

State of Tennessee's Wildlife Resources Agency seeks an experienced wildlife resources professional to manage habitat, lead population studies, and oversee field operations across a large wildlife area in Erwin, TN.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in wildlife or a related field and two years of full-time wildlife work; graduate coursework may substitute for some experience, and a valid driver’s license may be required. On-site housing is provided as part of the position.