This position is responsible for managing the Deer and Black Bear Project statewide for Wildlife and Heritage Service. This position will identify, implement, and supervise scientifically based management strategies for black bears, white-tailed deer and sika deer (collectively termed ‘deer’ in this document). This position will serve as the department’s expert in all matters relative to the management of these species. Duties include collecting, analyzing, and presenting harvest and research data, reviewing and developing regulations, guiding development of species management plans, and providing leadership to inter-agency/multi-state team efforts. This person serves as research coordinator, conducts population modeling, coordinates public opinion surveys, oversees management of wildlife diseases including Chronic Wasting Disease and Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease, and serves as a member of the western region black bear response team. The incumbent will supervise other employees within the program.
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