Natural Resources Job Board

$26.57 - $39.86 Hourly

$55,273 - $82,909 Annually

This position is a Pay Band C7

Our Mission

It is the mission of New Mexico's Game and Fish Department: To conserve, regulate, propagate and protect the wildlife and fish within the state of New Mexico using a flexible management system that ensures sustainable use for public food supply, recreation and safety; and to provide for off-highway motor vehicle recreation that recognizes cultural, historic, and resource values while ensuring public safety.

The Department's Fisheries Management Division is organized into three sections: Hatchery, Compliance and Habitat, and Research and Management. This position exists within the Research and Management Section's Sportfish Program. The Sportfish Program is charged with managing New Mexico's coldwater and warmwater sport fisheries to provide quality angling opportunities for the people and anglers of New Mexico.

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Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.

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 for trout and other coldwater fish species. The primary responsibility of this position is to develop and implement science-based management actions to enhance coldwater recreational angling opportunities throughout New Mexico. The incumbent will apply sound scientific principles to evaluate coldwater sport fisheries statewide, make management recommendations, and develop and oversee projects to address specific management needs. This position will also require frequent engagement with partner agencies, NGOs, and the public, a high degree of technical expertise, strong field and office capabilities, and independent judgment. The position exists within the Department of Game and Fish's Sportfish Program and will report to and work closely with the Coldwater Sportfish Supervisor.

Major job tasks include:
- Study coldwater sport fisheries around the State to identify means to improve the quality of these fisheries
- Analyze data and prepare reports summarizing the results of fisheries evaluations
- Develop, recommend, and implement management actions to improve the quality of coldwater sport fisheries statewide
- Coordinate with hatchery personnel to refine number of fish stocked and frequency of stocking
- Evaluate habitat quality and identify restoration or enhancement projects to improve coldwater fisheries
- Provide information to the public and collaborating agencies regarding coldwater fisheries

This position serves the people of New Mexico and New Mexico's anglers by advancing the conservation and management of coldwater sportfish.

The ideal candidate will hold an advanced degree (Master of Science) in wildlife/fisheries management, biology, or other similar scientific discipline and 1 year of wildlife/fisheries management experience; or a 4 year degree (Bachelor of Science) in wildlife/fisheries management, biology, or other similar scientific discipline and 3 years of wildlife/fisheries management experience.  The ideal candidate will have experience operating motorboats and rafts, fish sampling gear (electrofishers, nets, seines, traps), conducting angler surveys, familiarity with experimental design and strong data analysis/interpretation skills.

Bachelor's degree in biology, fisheries science/management, wildlife science/management, animal science, forestry, ecology, or similar related natural resource degree and one (1) year directly related work experience. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling five (5) years may substitute for the required education and experience.

Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results.  Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License soon after candidate is hired, but NOT required when they apply.  Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment.

Work will occur both in the office (35%) and field (65%). Field work and meeting attendance will require travel statewide. This position requires the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, hike long distances, and camp in remote locations. Use of fish sampling gear (electrofishers, nets, seines, traps, etc.), 4x4 trucks, rafts, motor boats, OHV's, stock (horses and mules), and other equipment will be required. The position will require significant walking, lifting, and bending as well as working in and around water. Working irregular hours, sometime on nights, weekends, and holidays, travel across the state, occasionally for extended periods, and camping will be required.

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Agency Contact Information: Ian Taylor Booth, Coldwater Sportfish Supervisor, Ian.Booth@dgf.nm.gov, Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.