Statewide Fisheries Programs Leader

Iowa National Guard; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources seeks a passionate leader to supervise statewide Fisheries Programs, guiding Fisheries Research, AIS, and Aquatic Vegetation Management. You will oversee protecting and enhancing rivers, lakes, and water quality, with a $2.5 million operational budget and federal grants.

As a core member of the Bureau Management Team, you will lead a biologically specialized staff, drive innovation, ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, and deliver

Responsibilities

• Direct a large decentralized workforce of 18 permanent biological staff across the Fisheries Research, AIS, and Aquatic Vegetation Management programs.
• Manage the complete employment lifecycle, administering personnel actions, formal annual performance appraisals, staff performance plans, and complex grievance resolutions.
• Ensure all personnel practices comply with EEO/AA, ADA, FMLA, and FLSA guidelines.
• Rewrite Position Description Questionnaires (PDQs) to reflect changing competencies and organizational structures.

Job description

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources seeks a passionate leader to supervise statewide Fisheries Programs, guiding Fisheries Research, AIS, and Aquatic Vegetation Management. You will oversee protecting and enhancing rivers, lakes, and water quality, with a $2.5 million operational budget and federal grants.

As a core member of the Bureau Management Team, you will lead a biologically specialized staff, drive innovation, ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, and deliver