This is the second managerial level class in the professional Wildlife Biologist Series. Positions in this class provide direct support and assistance to the Director in carrying out the statewide wildlife management program. Positions may provide direction or line management control over one or more functions or may be assigned to policy matters, a major program, and/or administrative and planning matters that affect the overall wildlife management program. This class is distinguished from the Wildlife Biologist Manager class by the responsibility for providing direct support to the Director and is distinguished from the Director class which has total responsibility for the state’s wildlife management program.

Complexity of Work: Performs work of considerable difficulty in determining solutions and courses of action necessary to eliminate or resolve complex issues/problems that affect the overall wildlife management program. Assists the Director in the development or directing the developing of policies and/or regulations regarding such matters as procurement, accounting, finance, supplies, maintenance, transportation, communication, personnel, budget and contracts that affect the overall wildlife management program. Coordinates, directs, and controls various matters and operations of interest to the Director. Provides direct advice, information and recommendations to the Director regarding policies, procedures, functions and/or certain issues that require the Director's approval or decision. Represents the Director in meetings, conferences and presentations. Chairs various staff meetings and conferences to: determine status of projects, accomplishment of goals and objectives; present information, guidance and clarification regarding new or changed policies and procedures; coordinate matters, projects and assignments that cross organizational and/or functional lines of authority; and present the views, desires, and instructions of the Director. Visits or accompanies the Director to various wildlife locations throughout the state to determine progress of projects and programs and/or to provide on-site direction to staff. Assigns projects or goals to subordinate supervisors in accordance with agency’s goals and objectives. Directs the development and accomplishment of new wildlife research projects and programs and prepares professional articles. Reviews the work of subordinate managers, supervisors and staff.

Supervision Given: Provides general direction to Wildlife Biologist Supervisors and Managers and/or general supervision to other subordinate staff. Directs, coordinates and plans project/program goals and objectives, and assignments. Selects, rewards, and disciplines employees. Reviews accomplishments, assures that quantity and quality requirements are followed and that objectives are being accomplished or have been met.

Supervision Received: Receives general direction from the Director or other agency official on matters involving legislation, regulations, law enforcement and resource management issues and concerns regarding wildlife management.

Scope: Plans, develops, and carries out vital programs essential to the mission o the agency that affect the general public, sportsmen, and the state’s wildlife management program.

Impact of Actions: Work may have serious impact on agency operations and image if wildlife resources are not protected and provided to the general public.

Personal Contacts: Frequent internal and external contacts on matters of interest and importance to farmers, landowners, sportsmen, research/university staff, Board members, federal/local government officials and the general public regarding wildlife management.

Knowledge: Considerable knowledge of the principles of scientific and practical wildlife management and research methods.

Skills: None identified for this class.

Abilities: Demonstrated ability to plan, schedule, and coordinate projects and programs; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to make presentations; and to solve and/or recommend solutions to difficult or unusual problems and situations.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE*

Licenses or Certification: None.

Education or Training: Graduation from an accredited college or university with course work in wildlife management, biology or a related field.

Level and Type of Experience: Extensive managerial experience in wildlife management and research in directing the work of a subordinate staff.

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 part of the Classification/Review Specification Update Program. This class replaces the Fish Management Field Coordinator and State Game Biologist Assistant classes.

Last updated: 11/16/88