Wildlife Biologist 3, Turkey Program Leader

~ The Mission of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is to preserve, conserve, manage, protect, and enhance the fish and wildlife of the state and their habitats for the use, benefit, and enjoyment of the citizens of Tennessee and its visitors. ~

The Agency will foster the safe use of the state's waters through a program of law enforcement, education, and access.

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has come a long way since it was established in 1949 and was called the Game and Fish Commission. Completely reorganized in 1974, it now consists of more than 600 professionals dedicated to the preservation, conservation, and enhancement of Tennessee's fish and wildlife for the enjoyment of all Tennesseans and our visitors.

Position Overview

Under general supervision, the Wildlife Biologist 3, Turkey Program Leader is responsible for professional wildlife or fish management work of considerable difficulty; and performs related work as required.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in wildlife or fish management or closely related field and experience equivalent to two years of full-time professional wildlife resources work.

OR

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in wildlife or fish management or closely related field and experience equivalent to 4 years of full-time professional wildlife, fisheries or related experience.

Other Requirements:

• Necessary Special Qualifications: Applicants for this class may be required to have a valid motor vehicle operator's license for some positions.
• Examination Method: Education and Experience, 100%, for Preferred Service positions.

Distinguishing Features:

• An employee in this class is responsible for planning, participation in, and coordination of a statewide program or project for fish and wildlife management or research.
• Work involves planning, conducting, and interpreting biological studies; developing and coordinating statewide program activities; and giving consultation to regional personnel on specific programs.
• This class differs from that of Wildlife Biologist 2 in that an incumbent of the latter is responsible for a regional or other non-statewide program.

To Apply

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• Closing Date/Time: Tue. 11/27/18 11:59 PM Central Time.