WILDLIFE MANAGER 4 - 11252025- 73192
 State of Tennessee | |||||||||||||||
$8,245.00 - $12,803.00 / month
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 United States, Tennessee, Crossville | |||||||||||||||
| 32 Daniel Drive (Show on map) | |||||||||||||||
 Dec 02, 2025 | |||||||||||||||
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Job Information State of Tennessee Job Information
LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: TENNESSEE WILDLIFE RESOURCES AGENCY, FISHERIES DIVISION, CUMBERLAND COUNTY Working Job Title: Small Lakes and Habitat Program Manager Qualifications Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in wildlife and fisheries management, wildlife and fisheries biology, or other related acceptable natural resources management fields and experience equivalent to four years of increasingly responsible full-time professional wildlife, fisheries or related natural resources work. Substitution of Education for Experience: Graduate course work credit received from an accredited college or university in wildlife and fisheries management, wildlife and fisheries biology, or other related acceptable wildlife management fields may substitute for the required experience on a month-for-month basis to a maximum of one year (e.g., 36 graduate quarter hours in one or a combination of the above listed fields may substitute for one year of required experience). Necessary Special Qualifications: Applicants for this class:
Examination Method: Education and Experience, 100%, for Preferred Service positions. For Executive Service positions, Minimum Qualifications, Necessary Special Qualifications, and Examination Method are determined by the appointing authority. Overview Under direction, is responsible for professional management work of average difficulty assisting in directing wildlife management activities and personnel in a large region of the state or wildlife/fisheries planning, research, and environmental staff work in the comprehensive planning and review of statewide wildlife and/or fisheries management programs; and performs related work as required. This is the regional program manager for wildlife or fisheries management or environmental services or the staff planning specialist level in the field of wildlife/fisheries management and conservation program planning. An employee in this class assists in planning, supervising, and coordinating the management of wildlife/fisheries/environmental services activities and the enforcement of agency rules, regulations, and policies in an assigned region or plans, develops, coordinates, and administers comprehensive wildlife/fisheries/environmental services programs involving long range planning, research studies, and environmental impact factors. This class differs from that of Wildlife Manager 3 in that an incumbent of the latter coordinates wildlife/fisheries management in a large geographic area or wildlife biological management on a statewide or regional basis. This class differs from that of Wildlife Manager 5 in that an incumbent of the latter supervises the Wildlife Manager 4. Responsibilities 1. Combines data analyses with professional experience, scientific knowledge, and public input to make recommendations for agency action. Anticipates possible operational and strategic problems through the interpretation of data analyses, professional experience, scientific knowledge, and public input. 2. Develops partnerships with other agencies and organizations to improve and simplify operations. Interprets a variety of current agency and external rules and/or laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and documentation for stake holders, partners, and internally to facilitate understanding, enhance communications, and ensure compliance 3. Makes presentations to civic groups, sports groups and clubs, and the general public concerning wildlife and boating activities and programs in order to promote agency programs and provide information. 4. Assures that program operations and projects are properly implemented and meet the goals and objectives of the agency. Identify proposed legislation, policies, rules, social movements, and public opinions that may affect agency operations to determine compatibility with current agency program goals. 5. Develops clear and measurable strategic plans and objectives for programs within assigned region or statewide. Determine project objectives based on budget, scope, logistics, available personnel, etc. Administer grants supporting projects and achievement of the agency's mission. Competencies (KSA's) Competencies: Knowledges: Skills: Abilities: Tools & Equipment 1. Boats TN Driver Standards State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:
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