Land & Wildlife Branch Supervisor
$54,986–$86,977 year
On-siteTama, Iowa, United States
Job Summary
Oversee daily operations of the Land & Wildlife Branch by instructing staff, distributing work, and identifying resources for conservation and wildlife management on Tribal lands. Coordinate construction projects, prepare bid documents, and monitor outside contractors to ensure quality and timeliness. Implement environmental program rules, perform detailed grant compliance reporting, and contribute to grant writing for funding initiatives. Manage Tribal bison herd operations, including routine inspections, facility maintenance, and water supply management, while actively participating in prescribed and wildland fire programs as a Certified Wildland Firefighter. Operate heavy machinery such as skid steers, tractors, and no-till drillers, and load equipment for hauling. Assist with community relations by responding to outside inquiries and complaints. Requires a Bachelor's degree in natural resources, three years of supervisory experience, a Class A CDL, and Wildland Firefighter certification. Willingness to work occasional nights, weekends, holidays, and overnight travel for training near West Bend, IA.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree preferred; with major coursework in conservation, natural resources, wildlife or a related natural science, required
- Three (3) years of supervisory experience of FTEs, preferably with an emphasis in natural resources management
- An equivalent combination of education and experience in natural resources management
- Knowledge of major conservation practices of the Midwest Region, such as prairie, forest and invasive species management
- Knowledge of general agriculture and livestock practices and management
- Knowledge of biological systems and resource management
- Knowledge of budget administration
- Ability to interpret charts, tables, graphs, plans, and maps, and to prepare and present administrative reports of findings and analysis, orally or in written form
- Knowledge and proficiency in P.C word processing, spreadsheet, internet, email and general functions of software applications
- Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather of all seasons, and to withstand physically demanding work, such as lifting, bending, repetitive in nature
- Must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL Class A), OR possess the ability to obtain within 3 months of employ, and be insurable according to Tribal government requirements
- Ability to obtain Wildland Firefighter's certification within 6 months of employ; includes annual requirement to pass pre-certification medical exam and Pack test
- Must be willing to work occasional nights, weekends and holidays as required, and in response to emergencies
- Willingness to attend overnight travel for training/certification purposes, and to perform land management at tribal lands located near West Bend, IA
- Display a high level of self-motivation and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently; demonstrates skill in teamwork
- Strong communication skills, verbal and written
Desired Qualifications
- major coursework in conservation, natural resources, wildlife or a related natural science
- preferably with an emphasis in natural resources management
- Experience with large livestock care and operations preferred
- Knowledge of Tribal sovereignty and Tribal government functions and structure preferred
- Ability to work with Tribes and Federal partner agencies that provide services to the Tribes
Hiring someone like this?
Get your role in front of qualified candidates on Sorce.