Wildlife District Manager: Lead Habitat & Public Use

State of Nebraska; North Platte (NE); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

Game & Parks Commission in North Platte, NE seeks a leadership-focused wildlife manager to supervise area operations, staff, and budgets. The role involves regulatory input, disease response, surveys, and public hunts coordination, supporting wildlife habitat objectives and public access.

The successful candidate will oversee budget development, supervise biologists, and coordinate reports to meet federal guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in fish or wildlife management or closely related field AND four years’ experience in fish or wildlife management or a closely related field; OR Master's degree in fish or wildlife management or closely related field AND two years’ experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the development, operation and maintenance of assigned wildlife management areas by complying with state laws and ensuring public access.
• Supervise assigned biologists and support staff.
• Develop annual and five-year district budgets for operation and maintenance of areas and equipment.
• Assist with regulation recommendations and manage special public hunts.
• Develop reports and maintain records for compliance with federal aid guidelines.
• Respond to wildlife disease incidences and prepare reports.
• Represent the Agency on local or regional boards and committees.
• Develop and coordinate wildlife and public use surveys.
• Respond to wildlife depredation and nuisance complaints and provide technical assistance.
• Perform related work as required.

Job description

Game & Parks Commission in North Platte, NE seeks a leadership-focused wildlife manager to supervise area operations, staff, and budgets. The role involves regulatory input, disease response, surveys, and public hunts coordination, supporting wildlife habitat objectives and public access.

The successful candidate will oversee budget development, supervise biologists, and coordinate reports to meet federal guidelines.