Natural Resources Job Board

Natural Resources Manager 14 - Species Management Unit

State of Michigan, Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Division (State) | https://www.michigan.gov/dnr

Details
Application Deadline:
11/15/2024
Published:
11/04/2024
Starting Date:
after 11/24/2024
Hours per Week:
40 - 45
Salary:
$35.72 to $52.54 per hour
Education Required:
Bachelors
Experience Required:
at least 5 years
Location:
Lansing, Mi, Michigan
remote work allowed
Description
Under the direction of the Sustainable Populations Section manager, this position is responsible for leading multiple professionals in the development and delivery of wildlife species management activities throughout the state that includes human-wildlife interactions program and ungulate programs (deer, elk, moose). The position is responsible for oversight of statewide wildlife population estimates, and habitat and recreational management of wildlife species that include human wildlife interactions and ungulates programs. Incumbent will work with numerous partners across the state and interests to implement species management strategies. This position will work closely with the Policy and Regulations Unit Manager to ensure hunting and trapping regulations are completed appropriately.

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Required Education and Experience

Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree in forestry, forest management, wildlife management, wildlife biology, animal ecology, fisheries biology, fisheries management, limnology, zoology, geology, engineering, geography, natural resources, resources management, or a related field.

Experience

Five years of professional experience equivalent to a Forester, Fisheries Biologist, Environmental Quality Analyst, Geologist, Resources Analyst, or Wildlife Biologist, including three years equivalent to the P11 level, two years equivalent to the 12 level, or one year equivalent to a Natural Resources Manager 13, Forest Management Specialist 13, Fisheries Biology Specialist 13, Environmental Quality Specialist 13, Geology Specialist 13, Resources Specialist 13, or Wildlife Biology Specialist 13.


Alternate Education and Experience

Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major and three years of experience in the management of public lands equivalent to a Property Analyst P11, two years of experience in the management of public lands equivalent to Property Analyst 12 or, one year of experience in the management of public lands equivalent to a Property Specialist 13 or Property Manager 13 may be substituted for the education and experience requirements.

OR

Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major and eight years of fisheries tech experience including four years of experience equivalent to a Natural Resources Tech Supervisor 1 in state service.


Additional Requirements and Information

Please attach a cover letter, resume, official college transcripts, and three professional references to your application. Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, writing assignment and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.

If applicable, you must attach an electronic and/or scanned copy of your official college/university transcripts. For our purposes, "Official Transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal.

Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.     

Contact
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contact via the web posting is preferred (see Details section)