State Wildlife Damage Management Director

U.S. Department of Agriculture; Guam; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Wildlife Services seeks a State Director to oversee all aspects of cooperative wildlife damage management programs in coordination with federal, state, tribal, and private partners.

Responsibilities include scientific and administrative leadership, budgeting, and program evaluation. The role requires directing a workforce and developing innovative techniques to improve program effectiveness, with accountability for compliance and performance.

Qualifications

• Experience leading wildlife damage management programs and teams.
• Ability to develop long-range plans and budgets.
• Strong collaboration with federal, state, tribal partners, and private entities.
• Competent in evaluating program effectiveness and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and executes complex scientific and administrative programs to reduce wildlife damage.
• Prepares long-range work plans, budgets, and work schedules.
• Develops and maintains cooperative relationships with government and private partners.
• Negotiates with organizations on needs, feasibility, and cost effectiveness.
• Directs a workforce through subordinate supervisors.
• Develops new techniques for wildlife damage management operations.
• Ensures ongoing review of programs for effectiveness and compliance.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Wildlife Services seeks a State Director to oversee all aspects of cooperative wildlife damage management programs in coordination with federal, state, tribal, and private partners.

Responsibilities include scientific and administrative leadership, budgeting, and program evaluation. The role requires directing a workforce and developing innovative techniques to improve program effectiveness, with accountability for compliance and performance.