Assistant Property Manager - Deer Creek Fish & Wildlife Area - Indiana Departmen of Natural Resources - Greencastle, IN

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is currently seeking an Assistant Property Manager for Deer Creek Fish and Wildlife Area. This is a managerial, supervisory, and administrative position that directs and leads the management and operation of Deer Creek Fish and Wildlife Area and its associated satellite properties for the Wildlife Section of the Division of Fish and Wildlife of the Department of Natural Resources. Duties include working with other managers within the Wildlife Section, other sections within the division of fish and wildlife, other divisions within the Department of Natural Resources, other governmental agencies, local, state, and federal, and private vendors to manage and operate the fish and wildlife property in order to provide recreational opportunities and access to the property for hunters, fishermen, trappers, shooters, and wildlife viewers. This access must be provided for the convenience of the public, regardless of their physical ability, but without endangering the natural resources of the area.

Responsibilities :

• Plan, coordinate, implement, and direct the wildlife management practices and procedures.


• Plan, coordinate, implement, and direct public use activities on the property.


• Oversee the daily operation and activities of the property laborers and support staff.


• Oversee required periodic preventative maintenance and repairs to all fish and wildlife property buildings, facilities, equipment, tools, and vehicles.


• Carry out administrative duties that are necessary for the operation, management, and maintenance of the fish and wildlife property, its facilities, buildings, fixed assets, equipment, vehicles, and tools, and the same for satellite properties.


• Hire, supervise, train, resolve personnel disputes, evaluate, and discipline maintenance repairpersons, equipment operators, laborers, clerks, and intermittent laborers and clerks that work on the fish and wildlife property.


• Prepare operational management work plans and budgets for the fish and wildlife property to help achieve the objectives set forth in the Division of Fish and Wildlife strategic plans for public lands.


• Evaluate management work plans to determine if objectives were met and if projects remained within budget.


• Resolve problems or complaints from the general public or landowners that own land or live adjacent to the assigned property.


• Work with other federal, state, and local government agencies when necessary to accomplish division objectives.


• Prepare reports, evaluations, and answer letters as necessary for division or department executives, the governor’s office, or legislators.

Preferred Experience:

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in wildlife or fisheries management, or a related field and knowledge and experience in wildlife management practices and procedures, administrative procedures, and personnel management procedures.


• Knowledge of established wildlife management practices and procedures and the ability to discuss these with other property manager biologists, private lands biologist, and research biologists in order to plan for and accomplish division objectives.


• Knowledge in the use and behavior of prescribed fire for wildlife habitat manipulation. Ability to train others in its use.


• Knowledge of equipment and materials necessary to manage and maintain a fish and wildlife property.


• Thorough knowledge and understanding of state, department, and division administrative policies and procedures pertinent to the management of the assigned fish and wildlife property.


• Knowledge and understanding of equipment and vehicle operation and maintenance procedures, and thorough ability to troubleshoot problems.


• Thorough and extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local rules, regulations, and laws that would affect the operation and management of the assigned fish and wildlife property.


• Thorough and extensive working knowledge and the ability to operate survey equipment (i.e. transit, level, etc.) and GPS equipment.


• Thorough and extensive working knowledge of pesticide application, use, and safety, and the ability to secure certification of the Core knowledge and the necessary categories for the property (i.e. agriculture, aquatics, etc.)


• Thorough and extensive working knowledge and the ability to operate office equipment, including but not limited to computers (including Internet, E-mail, etc.), fax machines, scanners, copiers, etc.


• Ability to be creative at solving problems and developing alternatives in response to unforeseen obstacles that come up during the course of carrying out normal duties.


• Ability to coordinate and motivate diverse equipment operator, maintenance repairperson, laborer, and clerical personnel in order to meet division goals and objectives.


• Extensive ability to communicate with fellow professionals, division and department executives, subordinates, the general public, and the news media concerning Division programs and projects.

Benefits:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans and accrued leave.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $26,910.00 /year

Required education: