IF&W Resource Supervisor (Fisheries) - 0411 - Jonesboro
IF&W Resource Supervisor (Fisheries) - 0411 - Jonesboro
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IF&W RESOURCE SUPERVISOR
(FISHERIES)
Opening Date:
May 02 2025
Closing Date:
May 23 2025
Location:
Jonesboro
Position #:
0
Position Type:
Permanent Full Time
Class Code:
9388
Grade/Salary:
Grade 30 (Supervisory) $69097.60 $97697.60 Per Year*
*Earning potential over the course of nine step increases based on annual performance reviews. New hires start at Step 1.
Have you dreamed of leading a team within the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Do you have a passion for managing Maines inland fisheries resources Want to make a difference in the state of Maine Then this opportunity is for you!
The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is seeking to fill a Supervisory Fisheries Biologist vacancy in the Jonesboro area.
BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: This position is housed within the Fisheries Management Section and works out of the Jonesboro headquarters serving Region C the Grand Lake Region. This is professional services and scientific work at the supervisory level involving management of the States inland fisheries by protecting preserving and enhancing Maines natural resources. Responsibilities include planning coordination implementation and supervision of the regional work program and implementation of statewide work programs. This position is the lead of a threeperson team and reports to the Fisheries Management Section Supervisor in carrying out departmental goals and objectives. The scope of work is broad with varying levels of complexity. Work is performed under limited supervision outside in all weather conditions and periodically during nights and weekends.
The position responsibilities include the following tasks:
- Oversees implements and administers complex regional and statewide work programs.
- Oversees and directs freshwater fisheries management goals and objectives within the region.
- Evaluates and analyzes collected data formulates conclusions and writes scientific reports.
- Performs program support activities to plan prioritize and implement work plans contracts regulation changes stocking allocations etc.
- Develops coordinates and implements applied management projects from conceptualization to implementation of results.
- Develops new techniques and programs for effective resource management.
- Represents the department through attendance at various citizen organizations regional and statewide meetings.
- Provides direct supervision of State employees who conduct biological studies research and field reviews.
- Supervises trains and evaluates the work performance of professional and technical staff members.
Preference will be given to candidates that successfully demonstrate:
- Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to work collaboratively.
- Experience successfully leading projects and managing teams.
- Experience sampling fish populations through a variety of methods.
- Experience working with members of the public on freshwater fisheries issues.
- Ability to chair and facilitate committee meetings and stakeholder work groups.
For questions specific to the position please contact Elizabeth Latti at:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelors Degree in Biology Fisheries or Wildlife Management or related field AND two (2) years of progressively responsible related laboratory or field research and/or management experience. Equivalent experience may be substituted for education on a yearforyear basis.
The Supplemental Questions below MUST be answered and submitted with your application:
1. Briefly describe your experience supervising employees and/or leading field crews.
2. Briefly describe your experience inventorying surveying and monitoring inland fisheries resources.
3. Briefly describe your experience communicating both orally and in writing with lay and technical audiences.
4. Briefly describe your experience working with fisheries related data including acknowledgement of the database and analysis software programs with which you have direct experience.
5. Briefly describe your experience and role in creating and/or maintaining relationships with State/Federal/Tribal governments/agencies outside partners and public interest groups on fisheries related issues.
HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the APPLY button below along with uploading a Cover Letter a current Resume and Answers to the supplemental questions. In order for us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting you must be sure your Resume includes month and year for any experience listed along with the duties and responsibilities associated with each particular time period. Any experience that was not fulltime employment should be identified as such.
If you cant apply online and you require a paper application please download and print one here: Paper applications for this posting should be submitted along with a Cover Letter detailed Resume and Answers to the supplemental questions before the closing date to: Natural Resources Service Center c/o Kristin McCamish 32 Blossom Lane Marquardt Building Augusta ME. Please be sure that the title and position number of the job you are applying for is included.
No matter where you work across Maine state government you find employees who embody our state mottoDirigo or I leadas they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforces health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package including:
- WorkLife Balance Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using13 paid holidays12 days of sick leave and3 weeks of vacation leave. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service and overtimeexempt employees receive personal leave.
- Health Insurance Coverage The State of Maine pays85%100% of employeeonly premiums ($11196.96$13172.88 annual value) depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costsfor you and your family including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
- Health Insurance Premium Credit Participation decreases employeeonly premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information aboutprogram requirements.
- Dental Insurance The State of Maine pays 100% of employeeonly dental premiums ($358.08 annual value).
- Retirement Plan The State of Maine contributes13.29% of payto the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) on behalf of the employee.
- Gym Membership Reimbursement Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Set aside money pretax to help pay for outofpocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
- Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information visit theFederal Student Aid office.
- Living Resources Program Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
- Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a childincluding fathers and adoptive parentsreceivefortytwo (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave. Additional unpaid leave may also be available under theFamily and Medical Leave Act.
- Voluntary Deferred Compensation Save additional pretax funds for retirement in aMaineSaves457(b) account through payroll deductions.
- Learn about additional wellness benefitsfor State employees from theOffice of Employee Health and Wellness.
Theres a job and then theres purposeful transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn grow and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.
As an Equal Opportunity employer Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race color sex sexual orientation or gender identity physical or mental disability religion age ancestry national origin familial status or genetics.
If youre looking for a great next step and want to feel good about what you do wed love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
