Conservation Program Biologist II - Arkansas Game and Fish Commission - Fisheries Division

the arkansas game and fish commission (agfc) conservation program biologist ii (fisheries division) is responsible for supervising a fisheries management resource. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

• supervises a small to medium-sized professional staff by interviewing, recommending hire or termination, assigning and reviewing work, evaluating employee performance, and training employees.
• addresses program, district, hatchery, and divisional administrative duties
• directs the planning, preparation, and implementation of projects on arkansas’ streams, rivers, reservoirs, and fish culture facilities.
• develops aquatic species conservation plans, aquatic species management plans, stream and river management plans, and reservoir management plans.
• coordinates and leads biological surveys and studies of aquatic fauna, determining vital rate functions that shape population structure and condition. Statistically analyzes data, writes summary reports, and publishes peer-reviewed journal articles.
• coordinates the gathering of public input through public meetings, angler creel surveys, and other survey methods.
• communicates regularly with the appropriate assistant chief and/or fisheries district coordinators regarding oversight for budgets, contracts, and grants.
• develops and maintains program, district, or hatchery budgets.
• serves on internal working groups, as well as external statewide, regional, and national working groups and teams.
• coordinates public relations work with various agencies, private industry, professional and civic organizations, and outdoor recreational groups.
• must understand and be willing to function in a multi-faceted, team-oriented work environment. Must maintain close individual contact with and develop solid working relationships with all fisheries division, agency, and partner organization personnel.
• performs other duties as assigned.

as an agfc district fisheries supervisor (conservation program biologist ii), you will join a highly-trained, progressive team of fisheries scientists working to improve conservation and management of aquatic resources in arkansas.

you will receive outstanding training and competitive pay and benefits, and are responsible for fisheries management activities within a district, with opportunities to collaborate on projects throughout the state. Job duties include: standardized fish population surveys, onsite and offsite angler surveys, stakeholder engagement, fish habitat improvement projects, analysis of survey data, preparation of annual fishery sample report management plans, all district administrative duties, fishing access development, and working with other agencies and elected officials on improving fisheries resources.

this position serves as the fisheries district 4 supervisor in east central arkansas, and other duties include:

• coordinating field sampling in a nine-county area
• managing district budget and assets
• leading staff of full-time management biologist and part-time biological technician
• providing management assistance to owners of private water bodies
• recommending changes to harvest regulations on public water bodies
• drafting waterbody management plans
• leading district to meet the waterbody management plan, division, and agency strategic plan objectives

• knowledge of the principles of biology, ecology, and related environmental sciences
• knowledge of fisheries principles and techniques
• knowledge of laboratory and field survey equipment, techniques, and procedures
• knowledge of supervisory practices and procedures
• knowledge of state purchasing procedures
• ability to plan work unit objectives and operational…