Regional Wildlife Habitat Manager

Posting Begin Date: 08/18/2023

Posting End Date: 09/08/2023

Category: Natural Resources

Sub Category: Wildlife

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Jerome, ID, United States

Minimum Salary: 30.38

Maximum Salary: 37.98

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Description

Idaho Department of Fish and Game Opportunity

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking to fill the Regional Wildlife Habitat Manager position at our Magic Valley Regional office in Jerome.

Why IDFG? We are a premier natural resource agency dedicated to preserving, protecting, perpetuating, and managing Idaho's fish and wildlife for this great state. We are committed to creativity, innovation, and excellence as we cultivate opportunities for our customers to engage with our natural resources and become resource stewards for future generations. We are highly dedicated to our mission, committed to our team, and we know how to balance work/life commitments while loving the work we do.

What We Offer

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance (https://ogi.idaho.gov/) - employee only coverage for PPO $65/month for medical and vision & $11.80/month for dental
• Group Life Insurance/Disability Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance (https://ogi.idaho.gov/life-disability/) - state provided basic life insurance coverage and affordable supplemental plans
• Eleven paid holidays in a year
• Employee Assistance Program (https://ogi.idaho.gov/counseling/) - confidential support, information, and resources for all of life's challenges
• State (https://healthmatters.idaho.gov/) and Department Wellness Programs
• Public Sector Student Loan Forgiveness (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) (eligibility requirements may apply)
• Generous vacation and sick leave accrual that begins as soon as you start (accumulate approximately 3 weeks of vacation the first year, and increasing with state longevity)
• Multiple saving plans-optional 401k and 457 plans
• Eight weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Participation in one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (https://www.persi.idaho.gov/members-1)
• Ongoing training opportunities (https://dhr.idaho.gov/trainings/)

Responsibilities

• Assigns work and evaluates performance
• Prepares habitat management plans for state wildlife management areas and private land programs
• Assigns responsibility for and participates in the review of environmental documents
• Plans, organizes and evaluates a regional habitat program and oversees the regional Farm Bill and Access Yes! programs
• Develops and monitors program budgets
• Develops priorities for managing department owned lands
• Develops regional land acquisition priorities
• Supervises and mentors staff
• Provides recommendations to federal, state, and NGO partners on the development of habitat projects within the region

Minimum Qualifications: (These qualifications are required.)

• Good knowledge of plant ecology and physiology and the interaction between plant and animal species (Typically gained by successful completion of a Bachelor's degree in Wildlife Management or a closely related field from an accredited college or university and at least two years of profession work experience, OR successful completion of a Master of Science degree in Wildlife Management or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.)
• Some knowledge of supervisory practices (Typically gained by at least six months of experience supervising employees (seasonal, temporaries, technicians, support, volunteers, work groups, teams) with direct responsibility for assigning and reviewing their work, input into performance evaluations and handling conflict and/or performance problems and hiring (may have only input into final selection). This experience could include serving as a project leader or lead worker OR completion of a class or seminar (more than one day), specifically covering supervisory practices.)
• Considerable knowledge of: wildlife management practices to include ecology, habitat requirements, and population dynamics of wildlife; agricultural and grazing practices; range and timber management (Typically gained by successful completion of a Bachelor's degree in Wildlife Management or a closely related field from an accredited college or university and at least five years of full-time professional experience such as habitat and resource management or wildlife population management, OR successful completion of a Master of Science degree in Wildlife Management or a closely related field from an accredited college or university and at least three years of full-time professional experience.)
• Experience: evaluating effects of habitat development on wildlife; developing and maintaining wildlife habitat; habitat acquisition methods; working with environmental laws relating to wildlife habitat management; negotiating and writing cooperative habitat development agreements; working with federal and state land management agencies and non-governmental organizations on wildlife habitat issues (Typically gained by successful completion of a Bachelor's degree in Wildlife Management or a closely related field from an accredited college or university and at least four years of professional experience working directly with sportsmen, private landowners, and state and federal agencies to implement wildlife management actions, OR successful completion of a Master of Science degree in Wildlife or Natural Resource Management from an accredited college or university and at least two years of professional experience working directly with sportsmen, private landowners, and state and federal agencies to implement wildlife management actions.)

Desirable Qualifications: ( This qualification is not required, however if you have relevant education and/or experience in the area listed below, please be sure to included it within your application material that you submit. Candidates with this education and/or experience may be given additional consideration during the interview process.)

• Planning and permitting experience for facilities and habitat rehabilitation projects (Typically gained by at least one year of planning and permitting experience for facilities and habitat rehabilitation projects.)

To learn more about the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, please see the following:

• (Video) Idaho Fish and Game - We Make It Happen (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdBz2949oxQ)

Thank you for applying with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game!

Contact Information

Idaho Department of Fish and Game

P.O. Box 25

Boise, Idaho 83707

Website

https://idfg.idaho.gov/

If you have questions,

Email

please contact us at:

[email protected]

Phone

(208) 334-3773

EEO/ADA/Veteran

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email[email protected].

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.