Regional Technical Assistance Manager

SPECIAL NOTIFICATION: This position is exempt from classified state service and the rules of the Division of Human Resources and the Idaho Personnel Commission. Applications will be accepted through 11:59 P.M. MDT on the posting end date.  

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) is seeking a Regional Technical Assistance Manger to fill our current opening at our Clearwater Regional Office in Lewiston. 

The Regional Technical Assistance Manager is a critical component of the Regions Management team working in conjunction with the Regional Supervisor and Regional Fish, Wildlife, Habitat, Communications and Enforcement Managers. The position manages all technical assistance requests and responses to and from the region. The position also works closely with the Technical Services Bureau and is a member of the Statewide Technical Assistance Program. 

If you enjoy influencing the conservation and management of fish and wildlife resources, working with people with diverse interests, collaborating with local, state and Federal agencies, have a knack for critical thinking, good knowledge of fish and wildlife biology and management practices, strong team and problem-solving skills, and willing to provide excellent customer service; the Regional Technical Assistance Manager is the job for you! 

Why IDFG? We are a premier natural resource agency dedicated to preserving, protecting, perpetuating, and managing Idaho's fish and wildlife for this great state. 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. 

What We Offer:  

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance - employee only coverage for PPO $70.74/month for medical and vision & $12.08/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 a year
• Eight weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Multiple saving plans-optional 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:
This position's responsibilities include assessing proposed management and development actions on fish and wildlife and their habitats. The successful applicant will be responsible for being familiar with site-specific fish and wildlife conditions and proposals, understanding the ecological and biological ramifications of management actions on fish and wildlife and their habitats, and effectively communicating both orally and in writing the management effects, alternatives, and proposed mitigation to agencies, professionals, and the public. Management actions most commonly evaluated include land use plans, residential development, stream alterations, industrial and commercial developments, water rights, vegetation management including timber harvest, livestock grazing, and prescribed fire, hydropower licensing, energy and mineral extraction proposals and ongoing projects, and transportation plans and developments. The Regional Technical Assistance Manger position is responsible for effectively coordinating with other IDFG staff, is the Idaho Fish and Wildlife Information System (IFWIS) point of contact for IDFG at the regional level and is the primary natural resource person for the Regional Supervisor on all issues effecting fish and wildlife resources and related recreational activities. The position coordinates regional responses very closely with the Technical Services Bureau.

Minimum Qualifications:
(All qualifications listed below are required. To be considered for this position, applicants must meet the minimum experience and/or education standards as outlined in each of the typical qualification guidelines. A detailed resume or work history must be submitted, clearly demonstrating/supporting how you meet each requirement. This information is essential to our initial evaluation process. Incomplete applications or those lacking relevant details may not be considered for further review.) 

• Experience demonstrating good knowledge of fish, wildlife, conservation biology, plant ecology and/or habitat management practices. (Typically gained by successful completion of a Master's Degree in Fisheries, Wildlife, or Natural Resource Management from an accredited college or university and at least two years of professional experience such as habitat and resource management or fish and wildlife population management OR successful completion of a Bachelor's Degree in Fisheries, Wildlife, or Natural Resource Management from an accredited college or university and at least four years of professional experience such as habitat and resource management or fish and wildlife population management OR at least eight years of professional experience such as habitat and resource management or fish and wildlife population management.)
• Experience evaluating the impact of land use practices and natural processes on habitats, developing, and interpreting statistical data and formulas used in biological research. (Typically gained by at least two years of professional work experience providing input into these areas.)
• Experience evaluating and interpreting environmental documents, state and federal regulations, and providing a written and oral analysis of findings. (Typically gained by at least two years of professional work experience providing input on methodology, gathering, and analyzing wildlife data, and providing written and oral analysis of findings. Field research in a wildlife management-related master's degree thesis program is typical at this level.) 

Minimum Qualification Specialty Area: (The qualification listed below is an additional qualification that is required for the current opening at the Idaho Department of Fish and Game.) 

• Experience working with state and federal natural resource agencies and associated environmental laws. (Typically gained by at least two years of professional experience working with state and federal natural resource agencies and associated environmental laws and associated environmental laws.) 

Thank you for applying with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game!