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Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.
State government does not discriminate based on race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth age physical or mental disability genetic information marital status creed political beliefs or affiliation veteran status military service retaliation or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.THE OUTSIDE IS IN US ALL.
Please remember to attach the required documents listed in this announcement.
Applications missing the requested documents will be considered incomplete and may not progress further in the process. Documents not requested will not be considered in the recruitment process. The State Application is not a substitute for a Resume. This position closes at 11:59 PM Mountain Time on April 30th 2025. You must apply through the State of Montana Career site.
Special Information:
Identity of applicants who become finalists may be releases to the public if the Department deems it necessary. Employees who exceed 1040 hours in a calendar year are also provided health dental and life insurance. Other benefits include retirement paid vacation sick and holidays. This position may be covered by a VEBA (Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association).
A successful applicant will be subject to a background investigation.
Women and minorities are underrepresented in this job category and are encouraged to apply.
Work requireslong work hours including evenings and weekends in an office environment under the pressure of multiple travel for multiple days and extended hours is required. Incumbent frequently works independently. Is required to attend and conduct public meetings sometimes with difficult audiences and under emotionally charged situations. May occasionally be required to observe and participate in strenuous field activities in adverse weather conditions to review and evaluate projects.
You must reside in Montana (or move to Montana) to accept this position.In this position you will be afforded the opportunity to telework however there will be required weekly inoffice day(s) in Helena. Specific conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to state policy.
Job Duties:
The Habitat Bureau Chief is responsible for developing administering and implementing programs to restore maintain and protect native species and their habitats; and improve and protect fish and wildlife habitat so highpriority areas are conserved and connected at a landscape level to meet the current and future needs of the three essential elements of maintaining aquatic habitat are water quantity water quality and physical habitat features.A primary function of this position will be developing effective relationships and maintaining good communication with all stakeholders: the public nongovernmental organizations/business and governmental parties within Montana.
For a full summary of job tasks please refer to the position description
Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):
The knowledge skills and abilities of this position are normally attained through combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelors degree in biology Fish and Wildlife Management Fish Biology Natural Resources Management Parks and Recreation Management or a related field and at least 5 years jobrelated experience to include progressively advanced fish biology program management facilities management or human dimensions in management practices leadership skills facilitation project management conflict resolution and negotiation processes is experience is combinations of education and experience will be considered on a casebycase basis
Habitat Bureau Chief - Fisheries
