State of Maryland
PROGRAM MANAGER SENIOR III (Fishing and Boating Services Director)
State of Maryland, Annapolis, Maryland, United States, 21403
Director of Fishing and Boating Services
Grade: 25
Location of Position: Annapolis, Maryland (Anne Arundel County)
Main Purpose of Job This position serves as Director of Fishing and Boating Service (Unit) and is responsible for the overall leadership, management and direction of the Unit. The mission of the Fishing and Boating Service’s unit is to sustainably and safely manage Maryland’s aquatic natural resources and waterways for the benefit of present and future generations.
Develop management frameworks for the conservation and equitable use of fishery resources;
Manage fisheries in balance with the ecosystem using best available science;
Monitor and assess the status and trends of fisheries resources;
Provide high quality, diverse, accessible fishing opportunities;
Foster boating safety through the removal of in-water hazards and by marking dangers.
The Director oversees the overall workplan necessary to meet the Unit’s mission while ensuring sound fiscal management of a $40 million operating budget and leading a staff of approximately 200 FTEs and 40 seasonal employees. The Director leads this work through five Divisions:
Tidal and Coastal Management and Science,
Shellfish and Aquaculture,
Freshwater, Hatcheries and Fisheries Ecosystem Assessment and Health Services,
Boating Services,
Unit Operations
The Director has broad delegated authority from the Secretary and works closely with the Office of the Secretary to communicate strategies and policy objectives. The incumbent is the Department’s chief spokesperson on fisheries science, management, aquaculture and marketing issues and represents the State, the Department, and the Unit on intrastate, interstate, federal, and international governmental commissions, committees, task forces and work groups.
Position Duties
Develop and implement strategic plans, budgets and policies to advance fisheries related initiatives.
Represent the Department in facilitating, developing, building consensus and informed consent, and implementing regional, national and international fisheries management, habitat conservation, aquaculture and marketing policies and related coordination activities with other jurisdictions.
Oversee the development of the Unit’s operating and capital budget as well as several federal grant programs to ensure that resources are used to advance priority resource management issues.
Represent the Department’s fisheries management, habitat conservation, aquaculture and marketing interests in interactions with sports fishermen, commercial fishermen, fishing guides, aquaculturists, tackle and bait businesses, seafood dealers, environmental advocacy groups, the general public and news media.
Provide leadership and direction to Maryland’s five fishery advisory bodies.
Represent the Department’s fisheries management interests with Maryland’s congressional representatives, staff, and State legislature.
Represent Fisheries Service interests to the Department’s Natural Resources Police to ensure and improve enforceability of fishing rules and develop strategic enforcement initiatives.
Oversee the management of personnel and operating policies of the Unit.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Ecology, Natural Resources, Coastal or Environmental Policy, Natural Resource Management, Biology, Environmental Science, Geography, or other environmental related field.
Experience: Ten (10) years of experience in aquatic natural resource management. Seven (7) years of this experience must be in the supervision of employees engaged in the management of aquatic resources that are managed for harvest, restoration and have direct economic impacts to the region through resource-dependent business.
Notes: 1. Candidates may substitute a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Ecology, Natural Resources, Coastal or Environmental Policy, Natural Resource Management, Biology, Environmental Science, Geography, or other environmental related field for the required general experience at the rate of two years of the required general experience.
Desired or Preferred Qualifications
Experience developing and directing statewide natural resource management programs that include coordination with internal programs and federal, state, local, non-profit and private sector interests.
Experience facilitating, building consensus and informed consent, and making sound scientific decisions to implement natural resource management policies.
Experience interacting regularly with local and federal agencies, other DNR and state agency staff and leaders, members of the General Assembly and Federal Congressional representatives.
Selection Process Please make sure you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your minimum qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates may be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year. For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.
Examination Process Your application is part of the examination process. The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of this position. The rating will be based on the information provided on your application. Therefore it is important you provide all the experience and education related to this position completely and accurately.
Benefits STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS
Further Instructions
The online application is strongly preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to: Department of Natural Resources, Human Resources, 580 Taylor Avenue, C-3 Annapolis, MD 21401. The Human Resources unit is not responsible for applications sent to any other address.
Faxed or e‑mailed applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.
If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management at
Application.Help@maryland.gov ; ATTN: Recruitment and Examination Division. Standard business hours for the help desk are 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Inquiries made after hours will be reviewed the following business day.
If you need to make adjustments to a submitted application before the announcement deadline or have general inquiries regarding this recruitment, please contact Alexandra Gast at
Alexandra.gast@maryland.gov .
Please provide ample time to complete the application template. If you are having technical difficulties submitting an application on the day of the deadline, it is strongly advised that you complete the JobAps physical application template and hand‑deliver to DNR‑HRS at 580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401 before 4:30 p.m. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources cannot guarantee that late submissions, as a result of technical difficulties, will be accepted.
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.
Candidates with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.
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Grade: 25
Location of Position: Annapolis, Maryland (Anne Arundel County)
Main Purpose of Job This position serves as Director of Fishing and Boating Service (Unit) and is responsible for the overall leadership, management and direction of the Unit. The mission of the Fishing and Boating Service’s unit is to sustainably and safely manage Maryland’s aquatic natural resources and waterways for the benefit of present and future generations.
Develop management frameworks for the conservation and equitable use of fishery resources;
Manage fisheries in balance with the ecosystem using best available science;
Monitor and assess the status and trends of fisheries resources;
Provide high quality, diverse, accessible fishing opportunities;
Foster boating safety through the removal of in-water hazards and by marking dangers.
The Director oversees the overall workplan necessary to meet the Unit’s mission while ensuring sound fiscal management of a $40 million operating budget and leading a staff of approximately 200 FTEs and 40 seasonal employees. The Director leads this work through five Divisions:
Tidal and Coastal Management and Science,
Shellfish and Aquaculture,
Freshwater, Hatcheries and Fisheries Ecosystem Assessment and Health Services,
Boating Services,
Unit Operations
The Director has broad delegated authority from the Secretary and works closely with the Office of the Secretary to communicate strategies and policy objectives. The incumbent is the Department’s chief spokesperson on fisheries science, management, aquaculture and marketing issues and represents the State, the Department, and the Unit on intrastate, interstate, federal, and international governmental commissions, committees, task forces and work groups.
Position Duties
Develop and implement strategic plans, budgets and policies to advance fisheries related initiatives.
Represent the Department in facilitating, developing, building consensus and informed consent, and implementing regional, national and international fisheries management, habitat conservation, aquaculture and marketing policies and related coordination activities with other jurisdictions.
Oversee the development of the Unit’s operating and capital budget as well as several federal grant programs to ensure that resources are used to advance priority resource management issues.
Represent the Department’s fisheries management, habitat conservation, aquaculture and marketing interests in interactions with sports fishermen, commercial fishermen, fishing guides, aquaculturists, tackle and bait businesses, seafood dealers, environmental advocacy groups, the general public and news media.
Provide leadership and direction to Maryland’s five fishery advisory bodies.
Represent the Department’s fisheries management interests with Maryland’s congressional representatives, staff, and State legislature.
Represent Fisheries Service interests to the Department’s Natural Resources Police to ensure and improve enforceability of fishing rules and develop strategic enforcement initiatives.
Oversee the management of personnel and operating policies of the Unit.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Ecology, Natural Resources, Coastal or Environmental Policy, Natural Resource Management, Biology, Environmental Science, Geography, or other environmental related field.
Experience: Ten (10) years of experience in aquatic natural resource management. Seven (7) years of this experience must be in the supervision of employees engaged in the management of aquatic resources that are managed for harvest, restoration and have direct economic impacts to the region through resource-dependent business.
Notes: 1. Candidates may substitute a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Ecology, Natural Resources, Coastal or Environmental Policy, Natural Resource Management, Biology, Environmental Science, Geography, or other environmental related field for the required general experience at the rate of two years of the required general experience.
Desired or Preferred Qualifications
Experience developing and directing statewide natural resource management programs that include coordination with internal programs and federal, state, local, non-profit and private sector interests.
Experience facilitating, building consensus and informed consent, and making sound scientific decisions to implement natural resource management policies.
Experience interacting regularly with local and federal agencies, other DNR and state agency staff and leaders, members of the General Assembly and Federal Congressional representatives.
Selection Process Please make sure you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your minimum qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates may be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year. For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.
Examination Process Your application is part of the examination process. The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of this position. The rating will be based on the information provided on your application. Therefore it is important you provide all the experience and education related to this position completely and accurately.
Benefits STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS
Further Instructions
The online application is strongly preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to: Department of Natural Resources, Human Resources, 580 Taylor Avenue, C-3 Annapolis, MD 21401. The Human Resources unit is not responsible for applications sent to any other address.
Faxed or e‑mailed applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.
If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management at
Application.Help@maryland.gov ; ATTN: Recruitment and Examination Division. Standard business hours for the help desk are 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Inquiries made after hours will be reviewed the following business day.
If you need to make adjustments to a submitted application before the announcement deadline or have general inquiries regarding this recruitment, please contact Alexandra Gast at
Alexandra.gast@maryland.gov .
Please provide ample time to complete the application template. If you are having technical difficulties submitting an application on the day of the deadline, it is strongly advised that you complete the JobAps physical application template and hand‑deliver to DNR‑HRS at 580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401 before 4:30 p.m. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources cannot guarantee that late submissions, as a result of technical difficulties, will be accepted.
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.
Candidates with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.
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