&W Resource Supervisor

Overview

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DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES & WILDLIFE

IF&W RESOURCE SUPERVISOR

Opening Date: January 06, 2026

Closing Date: End of day January 20, 2026

Location: Enfield

Position Number:

Class Code: 9388

Grade: 30 (Supervisory)

Salary: $69,097.60 - $97,697.60 Per Year

BRIEF

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This is professional services and scientific work of a supervisory nature involving research and management of inland fisheries by protecting, preserving, and enhancing Maine’s natural resources. Responsibilities include the planning, coordination, implementation, and supervision of regional, multi-use, and multi-species work programs. The work involves supervising operations of a regional office or suite of multi-species research projects; developing long range planning and work goals;

writing and complying with reporting requirements; and ensuring activities conform to agency rules, regulations, policies, and standard operating procedures. An employee in this classification reports to the IF&W Resource Manager. Work is performed under limited supervision. This classification is differentiated from the next lower level by its responsibility for direct supervision over professional and technical staff members. The scope of work is broad with varying levels of complexity, and work is performed in accordance with the requirements established by the senior management.

REPRESENTATIVE TASKS:

• Oversees, implements, and administers multispecies groups or programs having statewide scope and complexity to support species planning and management.
• Provides direct supervision of State employees who conduct biological studies, research, and field reviews to ensure work is completed in accordance with departmental policies and standards of scientific practice.
• Performs program support activities to plan, prioritize, and implement work plans, grants, contracts, and budgets for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Develops, coordinates, and implements research and applied management projects, from conceptualization to implementation of results for review and approval by the senior management.
• Develops new techniques and programs for effective resource management.
• Supervises, trains, and evaluates the work performance of professional and technical staff members to build competencies for successful performance.
• Attends various citizen organizations, regional, and statewide meetings to represent the Department and its position.

• Knowledge of theories, methodologies, and practices for biological research and management of natural resources.
• Knowledge of the theories and methodologies used for harvest and population management.
• Knowledge of emerging technology, programs, and applications used in scientific research and analysis.
• Knowledge of management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources, and labor management.
• Ability to oversee and supervise daily operational activities and staff members to achieve desired results established by executive leadership.
• Ability to serve as the agency’s resource by advising, conferring, and consulting with a variety of external partners and stakeholders.
• Ability to initiate, plan, and design independent research, and implement results of research findings.
• Ability to supervise the implementation of long-range objectives and strategies.
• Ability to plan, communicate, and implement work plans and priorities.
• Ability to present research findings to various audiences.

A Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Fisheries or Wildlife Management, or related field -AND- two (2) years of progressively responsible related laboratory or field research and/or management experience. Equivalent experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

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