Big Game Depredation and Recreation Access Program Coordinator - State of Idaho

Description

Idaho Department of Fish and Game Opportunity

Please note: Applications will be accepted through 4:59 p.m. MST on the posting end date.

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking to fill a current opening for a Big Game Depredation & Recreational Access Program Coordinator within the Wildlife Bureau program at our Headquarters in Boise.

Why IDFG? We are committed to creativity, innovation, and excellence as we cultivate opportunities for our customers to engage with our natural resources and become resource stewards for future generations. We are highly dedicated to our mission, committed to our team, and we know how to balance work/life commitments while loving the work we do.

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance - employee only coverage for PPO $65/month for medical and vision & $11.82/month for dental
• Participation in one of the Nation's best state retirement systems
• Generous vacation and sick leave accrual that begins as soon as you start (accumulate approximately 3 weeks of vacation the first year, and increasing with state longevity)
• Eleven paid holidays in a year
• Eight weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Multiple optional saving plans - 401k and 457 plans 
• Group Life Insurance/Disability Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance - state provided basic life insurance coverage and affordable supplemental plans 
• Public Sector Student Loan Forgiveness (eligibility requirements may apply)
• Employee Assistance Program - confidential support, information, and resources for all of life's challenges
• State and Department Wellness Programs 
• Ongoing training opportunities 
• Potential flexible work schedule  

Responsibilities:

• Provide statewide project management oversight
• Coordinate implementation of the Department's Big Game Depredation Prevention & Compensation Programs, Big Game Winterfeeding Program and Landowner Appreciation Program (LAP)
• Coordinate and implement the Department's public access programs including AccessYes!, Large Tracts Access Program and recreation access MOU with Idaho Department of Lands
• Coordinate the Department’s upland game and waterfowl Habitat Improvement Programs (HIP)
• Represent the Department on multi-agency committees and at various meetings with federal agencies, special interest groups, community and other state organizations, Native American tribes, and other governmental entities
• Coordinate and provide program guidance to regional Landowner Sportsmen Coordinators, depredation technicians and access program staff
• Represent the Department at meetings that affect fish and wildlife resources and public recreational access opportunities
• Provide technical assistance to Department management and regional staff on resource management, depredation and access programs and policies
• Hires, trains staff
• Manage multiple statewide budgets and grants
• Develop and recommend Department policy and rules
• Testifies at hearings, develop legislative packets and reports and participates in media interviews

Minimum Qualification: (This qualification is required.)

• Experience demonstrating considerable knowledge of wildlife and/or fisheries management. (Typically gained by at least nine years of professional work experience in Wildlife Management or a closely related field OR has successfully completed a bachelor's degree in Wildlife or Fisheries Management or a closely related field from an accredited college or university and has at least five years of professional work experience in Wildlife Management or a closely related field OR has successfully completed a master's degree in Wildlife Management or a closely related field from an accredited college or university and has at least three years of professional work experience in Wildlife or a closely related field.)

Minimum Qualification Specialty Areas: (These qualifications are required for the current opening.)

• Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating wildlife and/or fisheries management programs, with preferred experience leading regional or statewide big game depredation or recreation access programs. (Typically gained by at least three years of professional experience developing, implementing, and evaluating wildlife and/or fisheries management programs, with preferred experience leading regional or statewide big game depredation or recreation access programs.)
• Experience with collaborative working relationships involving diverse stakeholders (Typically gained by at least three years of experience working with a variety of internal and external stakeholders to develop and implement program objectives.)
• Experience preparing and monitoring a budget. (Typically gained by at least three years of experience developing, implementing, monitoring, & managing regional or statewide budgets.)

The ideal candidate will have experience with project management training and/or experience. Additional consideration may be given at the time of interview to candidates who have this training or experience. Please be sure to include within your application material any training and/or experience that you may have in this area.

To learn more about the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, please see the following:

• (Video) Idaho Fish and Game - We Make It Happen

Thank you for applying with us!

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Idaho Department of Fish and Game
P.O. Box 25
Boise, Idaho 83707

WEBSITE:
https://idfg.idaho.gov/

If you have questions,
please contact us at:

EMAIL:
idfgjob@idfg.idaho.gov

PHONE:
(208) 334-3773

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.