SUPERVISOR VI

(Great Bay Research Reserve)
NEW HAMPSHIRE FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT
Region 3 Office in Durham, N.H.

$48,769.50-$57,934.50 (Steps 1-5)

Job #18938

The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department has an immediate opening for a full-time Supervisor VI (Great Bay Research Reserve Supervisor) located at our Region 3 Office in Durham, New Hampshire. The qualified candidate will be responsible to plan, develop and manage programs as well as supervises staff related to the goals and objectives of the federally sponsored Great Bay Research Reserve in all phases of implementation including preparation of budgets, land acquisition, research and monitoring, restoration of habitats, education, interpretation and outreach.

Applications along with required transcripts must be submitted to NH Fish and Game by Friday, February 3, 2012.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Plans, coordinates, and administers all operations related to the Great Bay Research Reserve program, including research, education, and land management.
• Supervises and evaluates performances of staff involved with research, education, and stewardship components of the Reserve program under the Marine Division.
• Coordinates the Research Reserve’s land acquisition program following federal guidelines as established by the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and works in conjunction with the Great Bay Resource Protection Partnership.
• Oversees the Reserve program’s compliance with the federally approved management plan and updates plan as required by NOAA.
• Serves as the official Reserve representative on all appropriate boards and groups that are involved in activities related to the program.
• Represents the Reserve program at required national meetings as stipulated by the cooperative agreement with NOAA.
• Reviews research proposals and data to determine relevance and accuracy.
• Assists the Division Chief in the operation of the Department’s Region 3 Office.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:  Master's degree from a recognized college or university with a major study in biology, zoology, fisheries biology, resource management, environmental science or other related field relevant to program area in which position is assigned. 

Experience:  Six years experience in fisheries biology, marine biology, environmental science, resource management or other related field plus four years in a supervisory or management level position in any occupational area.  If related to the program area, the supervisory or management experience will count as part of the six years' total experience.  Each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education at the graduate level only.

License/Certification:  Certification by Fish and Wildlife Societies if necessary for performing professional job accomplishments.  Must have a valid driver’s license.

Special Requirements: For appointment considerations, Supervisor VI applicants must successfully participate in a structured interview measuring possession of knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Employee will be required to pay agency/union fee.

HOW TO APPLY: The official State Application for Employment may be obtained from New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, 11 Hazen Drive, Concord, New Hampshire 03301, (603) 271-5824 or from the New Hampshire Division of Personnel, 25 Capitol Street, Concord, New Hampshire 03301, (603) 271-3261 and are available on the Internet at www.admin.state.nh.us/hr. 

Completed applications along with transcripts must be submitted directly to the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, Human Resources Section, 11 Hazen Drive, Concord, New Hampshire 03301 or email jobs@wildlife.nh.gov.

For further information contact Douglas Grout, Chief, Marine Fisheries Division (603) 868-1095.

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