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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Full-time position with a projected start date in August 2024
The American Fisheries Society (AFS, Society) is seeking an Executive Director (ED)to replace the current ED who will retire in 2024. With more than 6,000 members from around the world, AFS is a member-driven professional organization that was founded in 1870 and serves as the leading source of fisheries and management information across North America and around the world. Members represent a broad diversity of expertise in the fisheries sector, including academics, managers, practitioners, fishers, and students. The mission of the Society is to improve the conservation and sustainability of fishery resources and aquatic ecosystems by advancing fisheries and aquatic science and promoting the development of fisheries professionals.

The full job description and application instructions are available HERE.

The Executive Director Position
The AFS ED serves as the Society’s business manager, secretary, and treasurer (duties are more fully detailed in Section 9 of the AFS Constitution and Rules; see https://fisheries.org/about/governance/constitution-and-rules/). The ED is contracted by the Society, and is provided direction by the Governing Board, the voting members of which consist of five elected officers, the Division Presidents and Presidents-elect, Presidents of Sections with >50 members, and the President of the Student Subsection of the Education Section. The Governing Board guides the Society at the highest level and is the ultimate authority for the operation of the Society.
The Management Committee, which includes a subset of Governing Board members, functions as an Executive Committee of the Governing Board and is responsible for monitoring Society activities to ensure that policies and plans approved by the Governing Board are implemented appropriately. The Management Committee is also responsible for guiding the ED in executing the Society’s mission, reporting to the Governing Board on all decisions, and overseeing financial decision-making.
Reporting to the Governing Board, the ED will:
• provide strong, innovative, and collaborative leadership for AFS in fulfilling its mission and achieving measurable progress on goals and objectives identified in AFS’ Strategic Plan,
• be responsible for AFS’ staff, programs, growth, financial stability, and execution of its mission,
• maintain accountability for overall operational and fiscal integrity of AFS in accordance with Society bylaws, policies, and directions set by the Governing Board and Management Committee,
• strive for continuous improvement in AFS operations and outcomes by establishing performance measures, monitoring progress, evaluating results, and recommending and implementing improvements, and
• seek to expand and enhance AFS by growing its membership and securing new sources of revenue and support for AFS programs and activities.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities
The ED is responsible to the AFS Governing Board and acts with its advice and consent. The ED’s duties include managing the Society’s daily activities, representing the Society in all business operations, being responsible for and communicating with the membership through Fisheries, reporting to the Management Committee and to the Society, assisting with units and committees, and aiding with the Society’s strategic direction. The ED also maintains the Society’s official records and arranges Management Committee, Governing Board, and Society meetings (with the aid of the Arrangements Committee). As the Society’s treasurer, the ED collects and receives moneys due to the Society, has custody of Society funds, and pays all Society accounts owed and other expenditures authorized by the
Governing Board. As business manager, the ED prepares annual Society budget, employs/discharges and directs AFS staff, manages space for the Society, has custody of the Society’s library, and promotes development of Society membership.

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, Fisheries Division is accepting applications for the Fisheries Division Assistant Administrator position, located in Lincoln, NE. This position will fill the important role of leading the Fisheries Research Section for the agency. View the detailed position description and apply here: G&P Division Assistant Administrator. Application deadline is June 22^nd.

AFS North Central Division,

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources recently posted a Mississippi River Coordinator Position.

Mississippi River Coordinator (Job ID 77408). The closing date for applying is Monday, July 8, 2024. Salary Ranges are $33.90-$50.27/hour or $70,783-$104,963 annually, depending on experience.
Information on the posting is below, along with information on how to apply.

How to Apply:

Go to: http://www.mn.gov/careers

Select: ‘Search for Jobs’ (header at top of page)

Select ‘Search for Jobs (green box under ‘External Applicants’)

Type in the Job Title or Job ID number

Mississippi River Coordinator

This position exists to coordinate and administer DNR interdisciplinary activities in the Mississippi River basin from Upper St. Anthony Falls south to the Iowa boarder, including coordinating the multi-division Mississippi River Team and Mississippi River Steering Team. This position is the representative for the state of Minnesota and/or the Department of Natural Resources on multi-agency working groups and partnership teams included within the Upper Mississippi River (UMR) basin states of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri. The incumbent represents the DNR on various basin-wide, regional, and national organizations involved in UMR management, and ensures early coordination and communication with inter-agency partners.

This position is responsible for coordinating activities of UMR programs, policies, and guidelines. The position is both comprehensive and technical in nature and serves as a technical expert before legislative committees and at other public forums. The position is responsible for evaluating multi-agency UMR programs, policies and developing integrated cross-program strategies and guidance on multi-agency UMR programs. This position directs the activities of other staff at all levels as they relate to UMR research and management activities.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Working Title: Mississippi River Coordinator
Job Class: Natural Resources Program Consultant
Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources

Job ID: 77408
Location: Lake City or Saint Paul, MN
Telework Eligible: Yes
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted: 06/18/2024
Closing Date: 07/08/2024
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Department of Natural Resources
Division/Unit: Regional Operations / Region 3 Staff
Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
Days of Work: Monday – Friday
Travel Required: Yes
Salary Range: $33.90 – $50.27 / hourly; $70,783 – $104,963 / annually
Classified Status: Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 – MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
FLSA Status: Exempt – Professional
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Lake City Location: 1801 South Oak Street, Lake City, 55041

St. Paul Location: 1200 Warner Road, St. Paul, 55106

The work you’ll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Job Summary

The Department of Natural Resources is seeking to hire one (1) Mississippi River Coordinator to work in Lake City MN, or Saint Paul, MN. Specific location will be determined at the time of hire.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Lead and coordinate DNR’s Mississippi River Team (MRT) and support DNR’s Mississippi River Steering Team (MRST).
Represent the State and DNR on a variety of Mississippi River related interagency partnership committees, teams, and special projects.
Coordinate internal communication, decision-making, and river resource planning processes with the Mississippi River Team (MRT), Mississippi River Steering Team (MRST), Division and Regional Leadership, and Commissioner’s Office.
Review and influence Federal legislative policy related to Mississippi River ecosystem restoration and management.
Public integration and cooperation related to Mississippi River ecosystem restoration and management.
Geographic Scope and Travel Requirements: This position works on issues that are within the Upper Mississippi Region and are system-wide in geographic scope. Minnesota’s participation in UMR partnerships and river issues typically extend beyond the Minnesota border; travel is required with overnight and out-of-state travel between 1-2 times per month.

This position may be eligible to telework on a part-time basis which is subject to change. If approved, the employee would be required to complete a telework agreement.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Four (4) years of project management, planner, program administration, operations management, or closely related experience including managing complex projects and coordinating with multiple parties.
A bachelors degree in business management, planning, natural resources, or a closely related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience.
Experience in leadwork sufficient to motivate, collaborate, and develop others, and achieve organizational goals or objectives.
Knowledge of river and wetland related habitat, recreation, land use, policy, and economic issues affecting the Mississippi River.
Qualitative and quantitative analysis skills sufficient to evaluate program results and critique the analytical methods of other public program professionals.
Organization skills sufficient to manage projects, coordinate complicated program initiatives, plan for contingencies, establish work agreements and priorities, and meet established timetables, quality standards and complete established objectives.
Human relations skills sufficient to understand, develop, persuade, motivate, collaborate with and lead others; demonstrate political astuteness to support Mississippi River activities; and build relationships with stakeholders and networks with colleagues.
Conflict resolution skills sufficient to manage conflicts and partnerships to achieve goals and work collaboratively with inter-agency partners to find solutions that benefit all members.
Knowledge of policy and planning strategies in order to design and develop policy guidelines and standards.
Communication skills sufficient to accurately and effectively transmit information through verbal and written formats, perform public speaking engagements, and communicate respectfully and effectively with diverse customers and partners.
Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors degree in natural resources, business management, or a related field.
Knowledge of budget and funding processes and how to optimize resource allocation within constraints.
Negotiation skills sufficient to negotiate issue outcomes with diplomacy and negotiate for human and financial resources.
Social science knowledge of relationships between social and economic activities and natural resource management; Federal, Tribal, and State laws, politics, and organizational structures; and non-government partners and stakeholders.
Skills with office technology systems, such as MS Office, data management systems, and internet applications, to assemble, analyze, and synthesize information from data sources.
Knowledge of DNR goals, policies, and guidelines.
Knowledge of State and Federal programs and plans specifically related to the Upper Mississippi River.
Additional Requirements

This position requires an unrestricted Class D Driver’s license with a clear driving record.

Applicants must have the ability to meet the physical requirements and work in the environmental conditions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

It is policy of the Department of Natural Resources that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

Conflict of Interest Review
Criminal History Check
Education Verification
Employment Reference / Records Check
License / Certification Verification
Application Details

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected]. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

Contact

If you have questions about this position, contact Grant Wilson at [email protected] or 651-259-5635.

If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to assist with the application process, please contact the ADA Coordinator at [email protected]. To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Tava Cayo at [email protected].

Working together to improve the state we love.

What do Minnesota’s State employees have in common?

A sense of purpose in their work
Connection with their coworkers and communities
Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Fisheries Research Technician, Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa Indians

https://gtbindians.applicantpool.com/jobs/1113348.

Deadline to apply: 30 June 2024

SUMMARY

The Fisheries Research Technician actively participates in the annual assessments and collects and processes data for the overall fisheries management of the Great Lakes, as guided by the annual Biological Services & Assessment Program Work Plan, in addition to protecting, managing, and preserving natural resources for the benefit of Tribal Members, and protection of their usufructuary rights as outlined in the Tribal Constitution.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science Degree with emphasis in aquatic sciences.
Minimum of two years of relevant experience with demonstrated abilities in fisheries techniques.
Must have a valid unrestricted Driver’s License and be insurable by the GTB insurance carrier.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist in coordinating and implementing yearly Great Lakes assessment schedule.
Assemble, deploy, and tend camera pods, gill nets, seines and other related gear.
Use video imaging software to identify and quantify fish and habitat.
Assist with field assessment of tribal commercial and subsistence harvest.
Transport, operate and coordinate maintenance on field equipment, boats and vehicles within the department.
Work cooperatively with other agencies (including but not limited to Tribal, State, Federal, NGOs and Universities)
Assists in acquiring, organizing, and analyzing assessment data for the purpose of developing management plans, future assessments, impact reports, status report and prescribing other measures to protect the fishery resource.
Give oral presentations to peers and public on research findings from fisheries assessments.
Develop and promote knowledge of Tribal natural resource issues; with particular emphasis as to a level of understanding of tribal Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) and its applicability and correlation to conventional scientific principles, practices, and techniques.
Incorporate and maintain data from assessments into the Departments relational database.
This position regularly utilizes specialized and potentially dangerous equipment including boats, camera pods, gill nets, trap nets, seines, trawls, gill net lifter, pot hauler, water quality instruments and construction tools.
Performs age analysis (utilizing maxillae, scales, otoliths or spines) of commercial and assessment samples.
Provides monthly summary of activities to Lead Great Lakes Fisheries Biologist.
Other duties assigned.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

General understanding of local fishery.
Experience in operating and trailering vessels up to 28 ft in length
Experience in multiple fisheries techniques used in fisheries independent monitoring.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Comfortable at public speaking and oral presentations
Excellent interpersonal skills as demonstrated in the Seven Grandfather teachings.
Exceptional detail and follow-up skills.
Capable of working independently on task and in group settings.
Able to effectively establish priorities and meet deadlines.
Ability to quickly evaluate alternatives and decide on a plan of action.
Familiar with computer programs, including Microsoft Office Suite, ArcGIS, Event Measure, VIAME, email and Internet.
General mechanical ability is required.
Basic proficiency with smartphones and other office equipment.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Bachelor of Science Degree with emphasis in fisheries ecology preferred.
Minimum of four years of relevant experience in fisheries techniques preferred.
Experience in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and statistical analyses of resource systems preferred.
Experience in Event Measure and VIAME software preferred.
Successful completion of Program Director Training within first year of employment.
SCUBA certification preferred.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Must have a current unrestricted driver’s license and an acceptable driving record. Must be insurable by the GTB Insurance carrier.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No supervisory responsibility required.

EQUIPMENT TO BE USED

General office equipment including computers, copiers, faxes, smartphones, and cameras. Computer programs including ArcGIS, Event Measure, Eureka Calibration Software, Internet, Microsoft Office Suite (Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, and Word), R Studio, VIAME and Zoom. Specialized equipment including electrofishing equipment, outboard vessels, camera pods, gill nets, trap nets, seines, trawls, net hauler, pot hauler, water quality instruments, digital photographic equipment, microscopes, geographic positioning systems, ice augers, and power tools.

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is seeking a qualified and passionate Trout Hatchery Manager to join our team at the Big Spring Fish Hatchery. The Hatchery Manager is responsible for the efficient operation of the cold water hatchery, ensuring trout production and distribution goals are met while also managing public access and improving water quality in stocked fisheries.

Job Number: 24-04280
Location: Natural Resources, Conservation and Recreation, Fisheries, Fish Culture

Hours: 40 hour work week. Normal hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday with participation in a weekend work rotation. Some evening/night duty, rotating shifts required. Some travel and overnight stay required. Emergency response mandatory, therefore employee must live within 30 miles of the Big Spring Hatchery.

Closing Date: June 28, 2024 – 11:59 p.m.

For specific job duties, requirements, and application information, visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa/jobs/4545970/trout-hatchery-manager?sort=PostingDate%7CDescending&page=2&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Or you may visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa , and search by job title.

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, Fisheries Division is accepting applications for the Fisheries Division Fish and Wildlife Biologist II position, located in North Platte, NE. View the detailed position description and apply here: NGPC FISH & WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST II. Application deadline is June 27th.

Environmental Program Assistant/Analyst (Water Quality Biologist)
Missouri Department of Natural Resources
Job Posting Number: ESP0099
Salary: $ 43,656.00 — $ 53,352.00, not paid all at once but in installments Semi-Monthly
Job Location: This position will be located at the Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Environmental Services Program, the State Environmental Lab in Jefferson City, Missouri (2710 West Main Street).
Why you’ll love this position:
The Aquatic Bioassessment Unit conducts water quality investigations, integrating macroinvertebrate community analysis (e.g. aquatic insects, snails, crayfish, etc.), water chemistry, and stream habitat attributes to assess the biological integrity of Missouri’s wadeable streams. Individuals are responsible for all aspects of their projects, including site selection, sample collection and processing, macroinvertebrate taxa determination, data analysis, and final report preparation. The unit strives to foster a collaborative work environment to ensure high quality, scientifically defensible studies.

If you have questions about this position please contact:
Dave Michaelson by phone at 573-526-5014 or by email at [email protected]
Or Aarick Roberto (Recruiter) at 573-522-1503 or by email at [email protected]

To apply or to learn more about the position, please visit the MoCareers website HERE:

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