Job Details
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- Driver's License
- Human resources
- Master's degree
- Project management
- R
- Word processing
Job Description
Position number: 22095997
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Advertisement Opens: July 10, 2023
Advertisement Closes: Aug. 10, 2023
Full Time: Yes
Salary: $61,443.00 - $61,443.00 Annually
Minimum Education and/or Experience:
The formal education equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in biology, zoology, botany, or a related field; plus two years of experience in wildlife management or a related field. Other job related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic requirements, except for certification or licensure requirements, upon approval of the Human Resources Chief.
Preferred Education and/or Experience:
A master's degree in fisheries management is strongly preferred and will substitute for two years of experience.
Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:
Knowledge of the principles of biology, ecology, and related environmental sciences.
Knowledge of game and fish management programs including propagation, cultivation, and harvesting techniques.
Knowledge of game and fish management laboratory and field survey equipment, techniques, and procedures.
Knowledge of supervisory practices and procedures.
Ability to plan, organize, and oversee the work of subordinates.
Ability to make public presentations.
Ability to plan work unit objectives and operational activities and to assign and direct the work of subordinate supervisors.
Ability to conduct scientific game and fish surveys and studies, analyze and evaluate collected data, and prepare written narrative report of findings.
Ability to direct, coordinate, and maintain wildlife management programs.
Preferred Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:
Knowledge of freshwater fish, fisheries, fish population dynamics, and fish management techniques
- Knowledge of freshwater aquatic plants and related management techniques
- Skill in writing (both technical and popular articles)
- Skill in the maintenance and operation of boats, outboard motors, fish sampling equipment, etc.
- Skill in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, data analysis, fish population analysis software programs, R programming, etc.
- Ability to design and conduct biological studies/surveys
- Ability and desire to work collaboratively on statewide issues affecting conservation and management of black bass.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and reasoning in decision-making and problem-solving.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public, stakeholders, and Arkansas Game and Fish Commission staff.
- Ability to implement project management techniques and practices (scheduling/task management) to ensure completion of programs and projects in an effective and timely manner.
City: Hot Springs, AR
Office: Hot Springs, AR
Division: Fisheries
Job Summary:
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) Conservation Program Biologist I is responsible for supervising a wildlife management program. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency policy.
Typical Functions:
Plans and conducts various biological surveys to investigate population, habitat, and ecology of game and fish species and conducts studies of game and fish propagation, cultivation, and harvest.
Analyzes and evaluates survey and sampling data and writes reports describing the results of the data and makes recommendations on game and fish populations.
Directs the development of various wildlife management areas or fish propagation and cultivation and treatment plans based on district management plans. Assists supervisor with districts’ annual budgetary projections, prepares various reports and purchase orders, requisitions for equipment, supplies, and parts, and prepares monthly activity reports.
Makes presentations to civic groups, schools and clubs, and conducts public meetings to explain new and/or proposed rules and regulations and/or to hear complaints about wildlife management.
Writes articles for news releases on game and fish activities in district.
Assists supervisor in the development of game and fish management plans and proposals to expand or improve management areas.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
AGFC believes black bass fishing in Arkansas is important enough that it has a dedicated program with two full-time biologists to provide leadership in managing our state’s most important group of game fish.
As a Black Bass Management Biologist for the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, you will be part of the AGFC “Black Bass Program” (BBP) with the primary goal to improve the conservation and management of black bass in Arkansas. The Black Bass Management Biologist works alongside the BBP Supervisor as a team to lead a statewide science-based effort to support District Fisheries Biologists with all issues associated with managing black bass fisheries and oversees many programs that engage targeted bass anglers and tournament organizers. In this rewarding job, you will receive competitive pay and benefits and have plenty of opportunities to grow as a biologist.
Together, the BBP works with District Fisheries Biologists to execute the strategies outlined in the “AGFC Reservoir Black Bass Management Plan” as well as assisting with the execution of the strategies detailed in a new “AGFC Smallmouth Bass Management Plan" (https://www.agfc.com/en/fishing/sportfish/black-bass/bbp/). The BBP recently led efforts to revise both plans and is now leading their implementation.
The Black Bass Management Biologist is a high-profile position requiring excellent people skills. Communication and collaboration with bass anglers and related stakeholders will be the essential responsibility of this position. In addition, the Black Bass Management Biologist is expected to lead the implementation of a new agency angler recognition program, requiring strong leadership and management skills. The Black Bass Management Biologist will also conduct black bass-related research within Arkansas, assist with administrating the Arkansas Tournament Information Program (ATIP), help with wild black bass genetics, assist districts with standardized black bass sampling and efforts to establish or restore aquatic fish habitat including aquatic vegetation.
Certificates, Licenses, or Registrations:
Must possess a valid Arkansas driver’s license.
Special Job Dimensions:
Frequent in-state travel and field work with exposure to inclement weather is required.
Occasional exposure to hunters and dangerous animals may be required.
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