This is the supervisory level class in the series for positions performing technical wildlife management work typically in a specific wildlife management area. Positions in this class are responsible for accomplishing wildlife management projects and assisting Wildlife Biologists in order to maintain, improve and control wildlife, or are responsible for directing the complete operation and supervision of a State Fish Hatchery. This class is distinguished from the Wildlife Biologist Assistant Senior by the responsibility for total supervision.

Complexity of Work: Performs work of considerable difficulty in supervising a staff of technical Wildlife Biologist Assistants and/or other support employees engaged in: accomplishing fish spawn and incubation operations to produce adequate supplies of fish in a fish hatchery; selecting areas for habitat control/improvement; conducting inventory of game/fish populations; collecting various technical/scientific research oriented wildlife information from various sources such as game checking stations; drugging, trapping and netting wildlife; banding and identifying wildlife; collecting information/data on hunters, fishermen and recreationist; controlling predators and other nuisance wildlife; directing or participating in the clearing of brush/trees for wildlife clearings, watering holes, trails, ponds and nursery plots; issuing public use permits; enforcing game and fish control laws by checking sportsmen for proper licenses, apprehending violators and issuing citations; assisting in timber sales. Work also involves operating/maintaining vehicles/equipment used in performing assigned duties; draining and assisting in draining ponds and removing/counting fish; transporting fish to various locations; providing wildlife management advice and assistance to the general public, landowners, sportsmen, and public/private fish pond owners; overseeing, directing, and controlling concessionaires at wildlife lakes and ponds; gathering data and information from aerial observations, topography sheets and map sketching in order to evaluate requests for stocking or restocking wildlife on farms/other properties; suggesting plantings for various locations to provide wildlife habitat cover and food; requisitioning plants/seeds and overseeing delivery to authorized personnel; giving presentations to various fang, civic, and sportsmen groups; writing newspaper articles; assisting in preparation of information regarding wildlife management; grading fish according to size; netting and handling fish and game; preparing reports regarding wildlife food consumption; cleaning, maintaining and repairing wildlife buildings, equipment, ponds and water control devices; directing, controlling, and safeguarding the growth, supply and reproduction of fish/game, making recommendations to supervisors and other officials regarding improvements in wildlife management.

Supervision Given: This class provides directions to subordinate staff. Directs, controls, coordinates, and plans the work of the staff. Hires, fires, and disciplines employees; establishes goals and objectives; reviews individual accomplishments; and assures that quantity/quality requirements are followed and objectives are met.

Supervision Received: Receives directions regarding work projects/objectives to be accomplished, time frames involved and desired results. Positions are expected to develop methods and procedures to accomplish tasks or follow existing criteria and practices. Supervision is available for guidance and assistance, if needed.

Scope: Performs work connected with wildlife management operations and projects which affects the general public, landowners, sportsmen and others interested in wildlife conservation.

Impact of Actions: Performs work which has a moderate impact on the agency since significant loss of credibility to the agency could result if propagation, control and conservation of wildlife is not provided.

Personal Contacts: Positions in this class have frequent internal and external contact on matters of interest to farmers, landowners, sportsmen, research/university staff, local government officials and the general public regarding wildlife management.

Knowledge: Considerable knowledge of wildlife management principles/practices necessary to resolve normal and typical problems encountered during daily activities.

Skills: Working skill in the handling and care of wildlife.

Abilities: Demonstrated ability to carry out wildlife management practices; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; and to supervise the work of others.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE*

Licenses or Certification: None.

Education or Training: High school graduation or equivalent.

Level and Type of Experience: Sufficient experience in wildlife management to perform the duties of this class and to coordinate, direct and supervise the work of other employees.

An equivalent combination of training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge and abilities may substitute for this education and experience.

This class was established in June 1988 as a part of the Statewide Classification Review/Specification Update Program and is a new class in the Wildlife Biologist Assistant series. This class replaces the Fish Hatchery Superintendent class.

Last updated: 1l/16/88