The Massachusetts Department of Fish & Game works to preserve the state's natural resources and people's right to conservation of those resources, as protected by Article 97 of the Massachusetts Constitution. To carry out this mission, the Department exercises responsibility over the Commonwealth's marine and freshwater fisheries, wildlife species, plants, and natural communities, as well as the habitats that support them. MassWildlife is responsible for the conservation of freshwater fish and wildlife in the Commonwealth, including endangered plants and animals. MassWildlife restores, protects, and manages land for wildlife to thrive and for people to enjoy. The Department of Fish and Game, Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife) is accepting applications for the position ofConservation Science Program Manager (Environmental Analyst V) in the Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program. The position is assigned to the MassWildlife Headquarters located in Westborough. Currently staff members utilize a hybrid schedule with a blend of in-office time in Westborough and remote telework. A cover letter and resume must be submitted as part of the application process and attached “as relevant” to the requisition. * The Conservation Science Program Manager (Environmental Analyst V) reports to the Assistant Director for Natural Heritage & Endangered Species and directly oversees the work of the Division of Fisheries & Wildlife’s Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program (NHESP or Program) scientists, habitat managers, and data management staff (8 direct and 6 indirect reports). The Conservation Science Program Manager aids the Assistant Director in administering and guiding policy for the Program, including its regulatory review work under the MA Endangered Species Act (MESA). The Conservation Science Program Manager oversees species recovery, conservation planning and prioritization, inventory, research, habitat restoration and management projects to conserve the Commonwealth’s endangered, threatened and special concern species and exemplary natural communities. The Conservation Science Program Manager works with NHESP, other DFW staff and managers, other state agencies, and other conservation partners to develop and implement conservation initiatives, seek and obtain funding, and coordinate NHESP’s conservation efforts. *DETAILED STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES · Aid the Assistant Director in administering the Program, including setting policy, developing procedures, identifying priorities, budgeting, and securing funding. Assist with development and management of grant applications. · Oversee the Program’s inventory, monitoring, research, and planning to conserve and enhance the Commonwealth’s biodiversity, particularly its endangered, threatened and special concern species and exemplary natural communities. · Oversee the Program’s management and recovery efforts for state-listed species and their habitats as well as its related conservation initiatives, including but not limited to compilation and analysis of biological data on rare species populations and habitats, species habitat mapping, and the application of these data to its habitat protection, management and regulatory review work. Coordinate the Program’s periodic review and evaluation of individual species status for inclusion on or deletion from the Massachusetts Endangered Species Act (MESA) list. · Supervise the Program’s scientists, habitat managers, data management as well as other short-term employees, and work with them to identify and implement biodiversity conservation priorities. Supervise the development of methodologies and procedures for the acquisition of scientific data and supervise identification and correction of data deficiencies. · Coordinate participation of Program staff in regulatory reviews as well as DFW’s land protection and other conservation projects. · Work cooperatively with other sections of the Division - including Wildlife, Fisheries, and the Districts - to facilitate survey, monitoring, research, species recovery, and habitat restoration and management efforts to benefit state-listed species, priority natural communities, and other conservation targets. · Develop and maintain professional relationships with land managers and the environmental and scientific communities; develop and implement conservation partnerships to advance biodiversity conservation; interact professionally with biologists at the state, regional, and national levels; and confer with federal, state and municipal agencies to inform, direct and coordinate the Program’s conservation projects and activities. · Prepare and deliver presentations and develop articles and other informational materials to increase awareness of the status and conservation needs of the Commonwealth’s biodiversity. · Conduct research and conservation planning on select state-listed species, other species of conservation concern, and natural communities. · Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director. Qualifications: * QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED AT HIRE (List knowledge’s, skills, abilities) 1. Extensive knowledge of the ecology and conservation needs of nongame and endangered or protected species and their habitats. 2. Extensive knowledge of the principles of conservation biology. 3. Experience implementing applied conservation research, habitat or population management, and/or other applied conservation work. 4. Experience supervising staff. 5. Excellent analytical ability and negotiating skills. 6. Ability to extract and interpret pertinent information quickly from often voluminous environmental impact documents. 7. Excellent written and oral communication skills. 8. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 9. Experience with GIS and statistics. 10.Knowledge of the Division of Fisheries & Wildlife’s programs, policies, operations and regulations. 11.Knowledge of environmental law and the regulatory process 12.Ability to operate a motor vehicle. *PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate degree, with a Ph.D. preferred, in zoology, botany, ornithology, herpetology, conservation biology, or related discipline and at least (A) four years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience in work involving the protection, preservation and/or management of endangered and protected species; (B) at least two years must have been in a supervisory capacity. First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have at least six years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, technical or professional experience in the field of environmental science, biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental health, meteorology, natural science, toxicology or public health, of which (B) at least four years must have been in a professional capacity, and of which (C) at least two years must have been in a supervisory, managerial or administrative capacity, or (D) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the following substitutions. Substitutions: I. An Associate's degree with a major in the field of environmental science, biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental health, meteorology, natural science, toxicology or public health may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.* II. A Bachelor's degree with a major in the field of environmental science, biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental health, meteorology, natural science, toxicology or public health may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience.* III. A Graduate degree with a major in environmental science, biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental health, meteorology, natural science, toxicology or public health may be substituted for a maximum of three years of the required (A) experience and one year of the required (B) experience.* Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually competed. NOTE: Educational substitutions will only be permitted for a maximum of one year of the required (B) experience. No substitutions will be permitted for the required (C) experience. _Comprehensive Benefits_ When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards! *An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role. Job: Science* *Organization: Department of Fish And Game *Title: *NHESP Conservation Science Program Manager Location: Massachusetts-Westborough-Rabbit Hill Road Requisition ID: 23000DZT