Deputy Chief, Fisheries Management
Serves as the second highest managerial and policy enacting position for the management and regulation of commercial and recreational fishing for the Commonwealth within the Fisheries Management Division. Works with Chief of Fisheries Management Division and staff to develop bi-state and multi-state species management plans, which balance economic needs, commercial and recreational industry needs, with resource conservation as the most important service of this position.
May represent agency on regional or federal teams or committees, as designated by the Commissioner, or the Commissioner's designee.
Duties and responsibilities include: assisting Chief of Fisheries Management Division in the oversight and management of Division staff on a day-to-day basis, overseeing fisheries data collection and analysis and promotion and development of recreational and commercial fisheries enhancement, providing leadership, guidance, mentorship, and decision making to assigned Division staff regarding all aspects of the individual programs/projects to achieve all goals and objectives, preparing and assisting staff in preparation of monthly fisheries evaluation for Commission plans and technical reports;
writing briefings and reports as necessary; working with staff and Chief in development of regulations and amendments, providing staff with in-state, regional and interstate technical and planning guidelines or requirements for inclusion in plan, representing the Fisheries Management Division, and agency, on various regional and federal committees and teams, responding to public inquiries regarding laws, regulations and information related to commercial and recreational fishing industries, preparing responses to correspondence from citizens or governmental groups, interacting directly with recreational and commercial fishing industry representatives and the media, writing proposals or designating to appropriate staff, to obtain federal funds for Division projects when directed, and preparing or review progress and complete reports as required.
Minimum qualifications include: program management level experience or equivalent combination of training and experience, knowledge of marine species and fisheries management techniques, experience with the interjurisdictional fisheries management process, knowledge of the economics and applied practices of the seafood industry and its regulatory framework, familiarity with legislative process, ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, and ability to direct personnel and execute positive and professional practices that promote team building.
Preferred requirements include: graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in marine science, fisheries or related field, program management level experience or equivalent combination of training and experience, and prior supervisory experience in a strategic management role, with budgetary or data management experience a plus.
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