Natural Resources Job Board

From sparkling streams and high mountain lakes to productive reservoirs and the world-famous San Juan River tailwater, New Mexico is home to incredible fisheries and aquatic habitats. As the Sportfish Program Manager the incumbent will lead the Department's efforts to provide high quality recreational angling opportunities through science-based management. This is accomplished through the supervision of staff tasked with managing warm and cold water fisheries throughout the state, applying sound scientific principles, developing research projects to address specific management needs, and engaging with partner agencies and the public. The Sportfish Program Manager is a key position within the Fisheries Management Division that will manage grants, contracts, environmental compliance, and project oversight for major conservation and angler access projects. The incumbent will work closely with agency management and colleagues to guide sportfish management. They will also function in a partnership role, coordinating with agency partners, NGO's, and private landowners to accomplish desired outcomes. The position reports directly to the Fisheries Management Division's Assistant Chief for Research and Management and will require a high degree of technical expertise, field and office capabilities, and independent judgment.

Major job tasks will include:

- Supervise 2 direct (supervisors)and 7 indirect (biologists and technicians) reports stationed in Santa Fe, Las Cruces, and Roswell

- Manage federal grants, environmental compliance, and contracts necessary to execute all aspects of sportfish management

- Coordinate with other Fisheries Management Division and Department staff to achieve Divisional goals

- Provide public information regarding fisheries and angler access improvement projects