Assistant Habitat Program Manager

Wildlife Resources
Job Title: Assistant Habitat Program Manager (Wildlife Biologist III)
Job Description:
Are you a natural resource professional who likes to be a part of a team whose core values are integrity, professionalism, accountability, teamwork and cooperation? Do you also excel at motivating people and solving problems? If so, this might be the perfect job for you. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) is looking for a talented, energetic and people-oriented leader to fill the role of Assistant Habitat Program Manager in our Ogden office. This position assists in the management of state-owned wildlife management areas, and plans and implements habitat restoration projects for wildlife.
Principal duties:
As the Regional Habitat Biologist, you will:

• Be part of a team of wildlife professionals that implement habitat management activities on private, state and federal lands.
• Develop and monitor contracts for supplies, equipment, and labor necessary for the successful operation of the program.
• Supervise full-time and seasonal staff within the program.
• Lead committees and staff members in the development of management plans for state-owned wildlife management areas.
• Work with agencies, conservation groups, and members of the public to resolve challenging land management issues.

The Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate will have:

• At least 5-years of work experience in a wildlife-related field, and a demonstrated knowledge of Utah's wildlife and lands conservation programs, laws, rules, policies and practices.
• Proven ability to build collaborative, solution-based partnerships with diverse stakeholders and organizations.
• The ability to communicate information and ideas clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• A masters degree in wildlife biology, an applicable natural resource management field, or another closely related field.
• The ability to work with diverse stakeholders to find creative and pragmatic solutions to problems, processes and socio-political conflicts.
• Previous experience managing projects, programs and budgets.
• Practical experience dealing with the politics - internal and external - of natural resource management.

Why you should join our team:
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) serves the people of Utah as trustee and guardian of the state's fish and wildlife, always working to maintain sustainable and diverse populations. Our employees strive for the highest levels of integrity, professionalism, accountability, teamwork and cooperation. Click the benefits tab to view a summary of the benefits and compensation offered to DWR employees (e.g., paid time off, health insurance, dental coverage, retirement plans, discount programs).Working Conditions:

• Risks which require the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment, e.g., working around operating machines, working with contagious diseases or hazardous chemicals, etc.
• Work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.
• Typical work schedule is 40 hours per week, with occasional weekends, evenings and emergency response.

Preference May Be Given To Applicants Who Have:

• Masters degree in a natural resource management field, wildlife biology or another closely related field; at least 5-years of successful work experience in a wildlife related field, demonstrated knowledge and experience related to water rights, water law and water management practices.

Requirements:

• Valid Drivers License
• This is a full-time position, which occasionally requires irregular hours, including evenings, weekends and during emergency situations.
• Occasional overnight travel within Utah, and occasionally outside of the state, is required to attend meetings, conferences, support habitat management projects, etc.
• A Bachelor's Degree in a natural resource management field, wildlife biology or another closely related field; at least 2-years of related work experience; demonstrated abilities to build partnerships and work with diverse people; the ability to write well; excellent verbal communication skills; ability to speak in public or 6 years directly related experience in one of the fields listed above.

Employment Type: Full Time