Statewide Waterfowl Coordinator: Tennessee
Agency
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
Location
Nashville, TN
Job Category
Full time Positions
Website
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/tennessee/default.cfm
Salary
Monthly Salary Range 3864.00-6000.00
Last Date to Apply
05/10/2016
Description
This is a re-advertisement for Tennessee’s State Waterfowl Coordinator (Requisition # 152172) based at the agency headquarters in Nashville. The vacancy is due to a promotion.
The successful candidate will serve as Tennessee’s representative on the Mississippi Flyway Technical Section and Dove EMU and will oversee/coordinate all duck, goose and dove banding and migratory game bird hunting season tasks. Tennessee has a very competitive pay package with step increases and the program has great support from the Agency and Commission. The Agency desires to fill this position with a well-qualified applicant and is conducting a national search to identify the best candidate. Applicants should have a MS in Wildlife and two years of professional wildlife experience or a BS in Wildlife and four years of professional wildlife experience.
Summary: Under general supervision, is responsible for professional wildlife or fish management work of considerable difficulty; and performs related work as required.
Distinguishing Features: An employee in this class is responsible for planning, participation in, and coordination of a statewide program or project for fish and wildlife management or research. Work involves planning, conducting, and interpreting biological studies; developing and coordinating statewide program activities; and giving consultation to regional personnel on specific programs. This class differs from that of Wildlife Biologist 2 in that an incumbent of the latter is responsible for a regional or other non-statewide program.
Qualifications
Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in wildlife or fish management or closely related field and experience equivalent to two years of full-time professional wildlife resources work.
OR
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in wildlife or fish management or closely related field and experience equivalent to four years of full-time professional wildlife, fisheries or related experience.
Other Requirements:
Necessary Special Qualifications: Applicants for this class may be required to have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license for some positions.
Examination Method: Education and Experience,100%, for Preferred Service positions.
Contact Person
Joe Benedict
Contact Phone
615 781 6617
Contact eMail
melissa.raulerson@tn.go
Melissa Raulerson
Administrative Secretary
Wildlife & Forestry Division, TWRA
615 770 1919