Habitat Bureau Chief
Company: Munro Footwear Group
Location: Helena
Posted on: October 30, 2024
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Job Description:
Please remember to attach the required documents Cover Letter
and Resume listed in this announcement. Applications missing the
requested documents will be considered incomplete and may not
progress further in the process. Documents not requested will not
be considered in the recruitment process. The State Application is
not a substitute for a Resume. This position closes at 11:59 PM
Mountain Time on November 11, 2024. You must apply through the
State of Montana Career site.Special Information:Identity of
applicants who become finalists may be released to the public if
the Department deems it necessary. Employees who exceed 1,040 hours
in a calendar year are also provided health, dental and life
insurance. Other benefits include retirement, paid vacation, sick
and holidays. This position may be covered by a VEBA (Voluntary
Employee Beneficiary Association).A successful applicant will be
subject to a background investigation. Women and minorities are
under-represented in this job category and are encouraged to
apply.The Habitat Bureau Chief is responsible for implementation of
all components of the Wildlife Division's Habitat Bureau. This
includes overseeing acquisition of conservation easements and fee
title properties as part of the Habitat Montana program; management
of FWP wildlife management areas; supervision of six full-time
staff, some of whom work remotely; management of large capital
budget and annual operations budgets; in conjunction with Regions,
development and implementation of WMA management plans;
prioritization of WMA capital projects (O&M) among regions, and
then coordination of approved projects with identification and
prioritization of priority habitats for conservation;
implementation of FWP habitat conservation programs including the
Upland Game Bird Habitat Enhancement Program, wildlife habitat
improvement program, and the Wetland Conservation Program;
implementation of outside habitat conservation programs including
Forest Legacy, Farm Bill, NAWCA, HCP, and other similar programs;
and providing technical guidance on habitat management and
conservation within FWP, to other agencies and NGOs, and to private
landowners. Implementation of much of the Wildlife Program is done
by regional staff not under the direct supervision of the Wildlife
Helena staff, so the person in this position must be able to
clearly articulate program goals and objectives and work
persuasively with regional staff to implement programs.This
position is located in the FWP headquarters in Helena, MT, the
Queen City of the Rockies. It spends a large amount of time in an
office environment but does require travel in a vehicle over long
distances and in various weather and road conditions - up to 20% of
the time is spent in travel status out of the office. The position
works on multiple high-profile, often controversial, politically
charged, high-stress issues frequently at the same time. Many tasks
have hard deadlines and quick turn-around times. Much of the work
is dependent on other staff over which there is no supervisory
authority, necessitating excellent working relationships with
colleagues and constituents.Job Duties:Provide leadership and
direction for the Wildlife Division's Habitat program and its
different components (Habitat Montana, Upland Game Bird Habitat
Enhancement Program, Wetland Conservation Program, Forest Legacy,
Wildlife Habitat Improvement Program (WHIP), Forestry, Range
Management, and Vegetation Monitoring programs). Develop long-term
and annual strategic and work plans for the Habitat Bureau and
administer the Bureau to meet objectives of those plans. Supervise
6 full-time staff who implement different aspects of the Habitat
Program. Develop necessary rules, policies, and procedures to
implement Habitat Bureau program objectives. Provide direction to
and supervision of staff to ensure Habitat Bureau objectives are
clear and are being implemented. Manage multiple budgets and
funding sources, ensuring budget stipulations are adhered to, and
that the budgets are not over-expended. Participate on the Wildlife
Division's management team and provide input to ensure Habitat
Bureau priorities are continually understood and considered. Serve
as the Department's lead regarding interagency programs such as
Forest Legacy. Prepare and respond to appropriate legislative
initiatives as necessary.Implement all aspects of the Wildlife
Division's Habitat Montana program. This includes periodically
updating the Habitat Montana plan, prioritizing habitats for
conservation, working with all available program funding sources to
secure priority habitats through fee title acquisition,
conservation easement, and conservation leases, ensuring those
values are maintained and managed through development and
implementation of management plans, and coordinating operations and
maintenance of acquired lands. Work with regions and utilize
available tools (e.g., SWAP) to identify most important habitats
for conservation, and coordinate a peer-review process to select
which lands are highest priority for conservation. Prepare
necessary documents to secure Commission and Land Board approval of
proposed projects. Coordinate regular and special monitoring of
habitat on department-owned lands and conservation easements and
make recommendations on management responses based on monitoring
results.Work with regions to identify management and maintenance
needs for wildlife management areas. At least annually identify and
prioritize capital construction projects, allocate funding sources
to complete those projects, and work closely with Design and
Construction and Regional staff to implement those projects. Meet
at least monthly with Design and Construction to review status of
capital projects. Continually track completion of capital projects
to ensure they are getting completed as planned. Develop and update
management plans for each WMA and appropriate conservation
easements, and ensure O&M needs are coordinated with and
prioritized through those management plans. Develop long-term
O&M plans and strategies to help proactively manage predictable
O&M projects and activities, and ensure appropriate
infrastructure is replaced/maintained at regular intervals.Provide
technical assistance and training to staff, public land management
agencies (federal and state), corporations, and individuals that
are involved with activities that influence or alter wildlife
habitat (i.e., mining, grazing, logging, subdivisions, etc.) so
that the highest possible consideration for wildlife species and
their habitats can be incorporated into land management actions.
Provide information to interested parties about methods and
techniques to manage habitat for specific habitat values. Provide
technical expertise on management of important habitats including
sagebrush-grasslands, riparian, range, and wetlands. Develop
expertise in other agency habitat programs (e.g., NRCS Farm Bill,
USFWS Habitat Conservation Plans) and utilize, or help others
(e.g., staff, landowners) utilize those programs to benefit Montana
wildlife and priority habitats.Physical and Environmental
Demands:This position is based in Helena at the FWP Headquarters.
The position serves on the Wildlife Division Management Team and
helps provide overall strategic and policy guidance to the Wildlife
Division, especially related to habitat management. The person in
this position needs to be creative, independent, and able to take
strong positions on certain issues. Implementation of much of the
Habitat program is done by regional staff not under the direct
supervision of the Habitat Section Supervisor, so the person in
this position must be able to clearly articulate program goals and
objectives, and work persuasively with regional staff to implement
programs.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Extensive knowledge of
theories, principles, and practices of wildlife management and
wildlife habitat management. Thorough knowledge of department
organization, policy, operation, budget, and fish and game laws is
required. Thorough knowledge of standard administrative procedures
and practices, state budgeting rules and procedures, and rules and
regulations of Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act is required.
Working knowledge of environmental review procedures and laws
(MEPA/NEPA) is required. Knowledge of strategic and operations
planning, and development of comprehensive management systems is
required. Ability to work effectively with co-workers and other
professional personnel is required. Ability to effectively
communicate and listen to the general public, landowners,
sportspersons, and conservation and industry organizations and
their members is required. Must be able to utilize word processing
PCs and various analytical software.Minimum Qualifications
(Education and Experience):The knowledge, skills, and abilities of
this position are normally attained through a combination of
education and experience equivalent to a Master of Science in
wildlife biology or related field and at least five years of
experience in wildlife management with progressive supervisory
responsibility. Other combinations of education and experience will
be considered on a case-by-case basis.Applicant Pool Statement: If
another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six
months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.
Training Assignment: Not ApplicableSalary: $41.72 - $41.72 Hourly
Telework Eligibility: Not Telework Eligible Benefits Package
Eligibility: Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement
PlanNumber of Openings: 1 Employee Status: Regular Schedule:
Full-Time Job Type: Standard Shift: Day Job Travel: Yes, 20% of the
Time Primary Location: Helena Agency: Department of Fish, Wildlife
& Parks Union: 000 - None Posting Date: Oct 9, 2024, 1:04:34 PM
Closing Date: Nov 12, 2024, 12:59:00 AMRequired Application
Materials: Cover Letter, ResumeContact Name: Stacy Purdom - Contact
Email: fwpemp@mt.gov - Contact Phone: 406-444-5670 The State of
Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each
agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone
who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring
process should contact the agency's HR staff identified on the job
listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service
Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an
online application.State government does not discriminate based on
race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical
conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or
mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed,
political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service,
retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and
qualifications of an employee or applicant.
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