Wildlife Area Manager

The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources is hiring a Wildlife Area Manager to oversee wildlife management and infrastructure maintenance in Region 1, focusing on properties like Chickahominy WMA. Responsibilities include managing wildlife habitats, supervising crews, and supporting program goals. The position is full-time and based in Charles City, VA, with a salary starting at $43,000, commensurate with experience.
Title: Wildlife Area Manager State Role Title: Natural Resource Spec III Hiring Range: Salary starts at $43,000 (salary to commensurate with experience) Pay Band: 4 Agency: Dept of Wildlife Resources Location: Chickahominy WMA Agency Website: www.dwr.virginia.gov Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties The incumbent for this position performs wildlife management practices and infrastructure maintenance on Wildlife Management Areas (WMA) in Region 1 with primary focus on properties within the Big Rivers work unit (mostly Charles City and New Kent counties). Chiefly responsible for the management of Chickahominy WMA and routinely supports management of Ware Creek and Guinea Marsh WMAs. Assists Lands and Access Manager in completing wildlife work to meet Agency program goals and objectives. When necessary, supervises a crew to manage and develop wildlife habitat, maintain or construct facilities and collect biological information. A...