Senior Nongame & Rare Species Program Leader

Texas A&M International; Texas; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Group insurance

Retirement plan

Training opportunities

Job summary

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department seeks a Program Supervisor V to lead the Nongame and Rare Species Program. You will manage a statewide team of seven taxonomic experts and a conservation initiatives specialist to conserve imperiled species and habitats through research, management, policy, and partnerships.

Reporting to the Conservation Program Director, you will develop strategies for the SWAP, coordinate research proposals, oversee contracts, and build partnerships with agencies, NGOs, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in wildlife-related field is required.
• Five years of professional experience in natural resource management.
• Experience supervising staff at local, regional or statewide level.

Responsibilities

• Lead a statewide team of seven experts to conserve imperiled species and habitats.
• Develop policies and strategies aligned with the State Wildlife Action Plan.
• Coordinate research proposals and oversee contracts for wildlife programs.
• Build and maintain partnerships with agencies, NGOs and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Policy development

Communication

Team management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Science

Master of Science in Wildlife Science

PhD in Wildlife Science

Tools

GIS

MS Office

Job description

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department seeks a Program Supervisor V to lead the Nongame and Rare Species Program. You will manage a statewide team of seven taxonomic experts and a conservation initiatives specialist to conserve imperiled species and habitats through research, management, policy, and partnerships.

Reporting to the Conservation Program Director, you will develop strategies for the SWAP, coordinate research proposals, oversee contracts, and build partnerships with agencies, NGOs, and