Natural Resources Manager 14 - Wildlife Field Operations Manager- Northern Lower Region - Central

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Natural Resources Manager 14 - Wildlife Field Operations Manager- Northern Lower Region - Central

Salary

$34.02 - $50.04 Hourly

Location

Roscommon, MI

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Job Number

7501-24-WILD-JS-121

Department

Natural Resources

Opening Date

09/03/2024

Closing Date

9/17/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)

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Job Description

This position functions as the first-line manager of professional and non-professional positions reporting to the Roscommon CSC and the Gladwin Field Office within the Field Operations Unit of the Northern Lower Region – Central. (Counties covered Roscommon, Ogemaw, Iosco, Arenac, Gladwin, Clare, Isabella, and Midland). This position is responsible for the supervision, direction, and administration of all Wildlife Division programs and activities in the Field Operational Unit. This position will exercise independent judgement to select the proper course of action in day-to-day and weekly operations in a work area and requires knowledge of policies, procedures, and regulations of natural resources programs, and supervisor techniques, personal policies, and procedures. Field Operations Manager (FOM) is responsible for the developing and planning of budgets and work plans, monitoring expenditures, and tracking and evaluating annual accomplishments of the staff. The FOM makes harvest and management recommendations to the field coordinator for a variety of wildlife species using the best available scientific information and available data to make those decisions. The FOM is responsible for gathering and reporting stakeholder input to various Division and Department programs as needed. The FOM works with Unit staff to implement ecosystem management principles and program direction in area work plans. The FOM participates and takes lead roles in various statewide workgroups as assigned. The FOM is responsible to ensure that staff responds to public and media requests as needed and appropriate. The FOM provides assistance to the Field Coordinator in an advisory capacity. The FOM makes sure work areas and employees meet all required local, state, and federal laws including the storage and use of regulated drugs. The FOM coordinates with other land management divisions for development and implementation of land management.

This position will utilize the document “Guiding Principles and Strategies (GPS)” for setting strategic direction in planning efforts and in setting work priorities

Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/Northern Lower Region - Central.pdf)

The location of this position is TBD and will be determined based on the location of the selected candidate within the Northern Lower Region - Central.

Required Education and Experience

Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree in forestry, forest management, wildlife management, wildlife biology, animal ecology, fisheries biology, fisheries management, limnology, zoology, geology, engineering, geography, natural resources, resources management, or a related field.

Experience

Five years of professional experience equivalent to a Forester, Fisheries Biologist, Environmental Quality Analyst, Geologist, Resources Analyst, or Wildlife Biologist, including three years equivalent to the P11 level, two years equivalent to the 12 level, or one year equivalent to a Natural Resources Manager 13, Forest Management Specialist 13, Fisheries Biology Specialist 13, Environmental Quality Specialist 13, Geology Specialist 13, Resources Specialist 13, or Wildlife Biology Specialist 13.

Alternate Education and Experience

Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major and three years of experience in the management of public lands equivalent to a Property Analyst P11, two years of experience in the management of public lands equivalent to Property Analyst 12 or, one year of experience in the management of public lands equivalent to a Property Specialist 13 or Property Manager 13 may be substituted for the education and experience requirements.

OR

Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major and eight years of fisheries tech experience including four years of experience equivalent to a Natural Resources Tech Supervisor 1 in state service.

Additional Requirements and Information

Please attach a cover letter, resume and an official college transcripts to your application. Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, writing assignment and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.

If applicable, you must attach an electronic and/or scanned copy of your official college/university transcripts. For our purposes, "Official Transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal.

Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications

Certain positions may be assigned subclass codes and individuals appointed must possess the required specialized experience.

View the job specification at:https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/N/NaturalResourcesManager.pdf

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Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.

Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.

Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.

Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.

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Updated: 2/28/24

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NATRMGR3 - Do you possess one of the following? A bachelor's degree or higher in forestry, forest management, wildlife management, wildlife biology, animal ecology, fisheries biology, fisheries management, limnology, zoology, geology, engineering, geography, natural resources, resources management, or a related field AND at least five years of professional experience equivalent to a Forester, Fisheries Biologist, Environmental Quality Analyst, Geologist, Resources Analyst, or Wildlife Biologist, including three years equivalent to the P11 level, two years equivalent to the 12 level, or one year equivalent to a Natural Resources Manager 13, Forest Management Specialist 13, Fisheries Biology Specialist 13, Environmental Quality Specialist 13, Geology Specialist 13, Resources Specialist 13, or Wildlife Biology Specialist 13. If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts. OR A bachelor's degree or higher in any major and at least three years of experience in the management of public lands equivalent to a Property Analyst P11, two years of experience in the management of public lands equivalent to Property Analyst 12 or, one year of experience in the management of public lands equivalent to a Property Specialist 13 or Property Manager 13. If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.

• Yes

• No

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  How many years of experience do you possess in the supervision and/or leadership of personnel?

• No experience

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• More than 5 years

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  Have you completed a supervisory and/or leadership training course?

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  How many years of experience do you have developing workplans and budgets for a work unit?

• No experience

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• 1-5 years

• More than 5 years

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  How many years of experience do you have working with conservation partners in state, federal, or other agencies and organizations?

• No experience

• One year or less

• 1-5 years

• More than 5 years

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  How many years of experience do you have managing wildlife populations, wildlife habitats, and infrastructure?

• No experience

• One year or less

• 1-5 years

• More than 5 years

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  QOL - Did you attach a cover letter, resume, and official college transcripts (if applicable) to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)

• Yes

• No

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Agency

State of Michigan

Department

Natural Resources

Address

525 West Allegan

Lansing, Michigan, 48909

Phone

517-284-5014

Website

https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/about/careers

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