CS-214
REV 1/2006
1. Position Code
WILDBIOEA57R
State of Michigan
Department of Civil Service
Capitol Commons Center, P.O. Box 30002
Lansing, MI 48909
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confidentiality requirements protect
a portion of this information.
POSITIO N DESCRI PT ION
This form is to be completed by the person that occupies the position being described and reviewed by the
supervisor and appointing authority to ensure its accuracy. It is important that each of the parties sign and
date the form. If the position is vacant, the supervisor and appointing authority should complete the form.
This form will serve as the official classification document of record for this position. Please take the time to
complete this form as accurately as you can since the information in this form is used to determine the proper
classification of the position. THE SUPERVISOR AND/OR APPOINTING AUTHORITY SHOULD
COMPLETE THIS PAGE.
2. Employee’s Name (Last, First, M.I.)
8. Department/Agency
Department of Natural Resources
3. Employee Identification Number
9. Bureau (Institution, Board, or Commission)
Natural Resources
4. Civil Service Classification of Position
10. Division
Wildlife Biologist-E (9/10/P11)
5. Working Title of Position (What the agency titles the
position)
Wildlife
11. Section
Field Resource Management
Wildlife Biologist
6. Name and Classification of Direct Supervisor
12. Unit
Mark Mills; Natural Resources Manager-2 (13)
7. Name and Classification of Next Higher Level Supervisor
Southwestern Lower Peninsula Region
13. Work Location (City and Address)/Hours of Work
Mark Sargent; State Administrative Manager-1 (15)
1805 S. Yankee Springs Road, Middleville, MI 49333
Monday – Friday (7:00am – 3:30pm) hours vary
14. General Summary of Function/Purpose of Position
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The primary function of this position is to plan wildlife management activities on public and private lands in various
counties (currently Barry, Calhoun, and Eaton Counties) throughout the Southwest Lower Peninsula Region.
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The position is solely responsible for all aspects of the management of Barry, Middleville, as well as other smaller State
Game Areas, and co-management of the Kinney Waterfowl Production Area owned by the US Fish & Wildlife Service.
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This position will utilize the document "Guiding Principles and Strategies (GPS)" for setting strategic direction in
planning efforts and in setting work priorities.
For Civil Service Use Only
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15. Please describe your assigned duties, percent of time spent performing each duty, and explain what is done
to complete each duty.
List your duties in the order of importance, from most important to least important. The total percentage
of all duties performed must equal 100 percent.
Duty 1
General Summary of Duty 1
% of Time
35
Responsible for all aspects of state land administration and facility management on Barry, Middleville, and other assigned State
Game Areas. (GPS Goals 2 & 3)
Individual tasks related to the duty.
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Administrating all aspects of Public Land management including land transaction reviews, Project Boundary designations,
survey requests, trespass resolution, mineral lease reviews, evaluate and issue Land Use and Event Permits, etc.
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Develop management plans for State Game Areas and ensure that plans are vetted and executed.
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Recommend land acquisitions and disposals and work through land acquisition process (MNRTF applications, presentations
to Township and County Boards to gain support for proposed acquisitions, act as the primary contact with local sellers).
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Administrate all aspects of Facility Management at the listed Game Areas – includes maintenance or development of all
buildings, roads, gates, boundary signs, bridges, dams, dikes, pumps, water control structures, special use areas, trails, and
other infrastructure. This includes budgetary planning to complete projects and WIP administration.
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Administrate the Department of Natural Resources’ responsibilities for the Barry State Game Area Equestrian Trail, North
Country Trail, and other special uses.
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Set timber management directions for the listed Game Areas through the Compartment Review Process initiated at assigned
Game Areas and assist with on-the-ground administration. Administer timber management activities at other listed Game
Areas as needed.
Duty 2
General Summary of Duty 2
% of Time
35
Solely responsible for all wildlife habitat management, wildlife population surveys, and wildlife population management on
both private and public lands in Barry, Calhoun, and Eaton Counties. (GPS Goal 1)
Individual tasks related to the duty.
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Develop Master Plans for listed Game Areas that drive habitat and wildlife management and annual workplans.
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Plan and oversee work and budget planning processes for habitat and at the listed Game Areas, primarily through the
designation of management priorities, Work Unit Goals, and management plans.
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Responsible for the administration of all wildlife population surveys within the listed Counties and Game Areas.
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Monitor and assess game populations.
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Review annually and revise species management plans as needed based on monitoring and assessment results
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Recommend harvest regulations to the Natural Resources Commission and implement approved changes.
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Partner with Local, Federal, and Private land managers to ensure wildlife habitat values are taken into consideration.
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Partner with conservation organizations and groups to promote and enhance wildlife populations and habitat.
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Implement non-game species management plans.
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Assist with research and monitoring efforts to support conservation.
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Assist with wildlife health monitoring through collection of carcasses and deer check station duties.
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Responsible for all Privately Owned Cervid facility inspections in listed counties in order to protect free-ranging wildlife.
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Implement urban, nuisance, and invasive wildlife programs across listed counties.
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Responsible for investigating and reporting depredation of livestock by wildlife.
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Duty 3
General Summary of Duty 3
% of Time
15
Represent the Department of Natural Resources and Wildlife Division to a variety of audiences (GPS Goal 5)
Individual tasks related to the duty.
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Prepare presentations on wildlife topics for sportsman’s clubs and other organizations in order to effectively communicate
Wildlife Division goals, programs, and values.
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Respond to public requests for information or assistance including walk-ins, phone inquiries, and field contacts
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Work with local news agencies to promote Wildlife Division programs and provide interviews when requested.
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Assist with Wildlife Division’s presence at area sport shows and events.
Duty 4
General Summary of Duty 4
% of Time
15
Participate in assigned work groups, internal communication (GPS Goal 6), and continued professional development and trainings
(GPS Goal 7)
Individual tasks related to the duty.
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With supervisor, prepare an annual continuing education plan including readings, attendance at conferences, training, and
other relevant activities.
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Attend Southwest Region meetings and Division in-service training sessions.
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Communicate activities and accomplishments to direct supervision and recording entities within the Division.
16. Describe the types of decisions you make independently in your position and tell who and/or what is affected by those decisions.
Use additional sheets, if necessary.
Independent decisions involve the issuance of permits, daily schedules, expenditures below $5,000, and work planning.
17. Describe the types of decisions that require your supervisor’s review.
Decisions involving politically sensitive topics and decisions involving overall management direction require supervisory
review. Decisions involving large expenditures (typically over $5000) require supervisor input.
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18. What kind of physical effort do you use in your position? What environmental conditions are you physically exposed to in your
position? Indicate the amount of time and intensity of each activity and condition. Refer to instructions on page 2.
Lifting, bending, stooping, climbing, walking, and wading in hot, cold, wet, icy, and windy conditions.
19. List the names and classification titles of classified employees whom you immediately supervise or oversee on a full-time, on-going
basis. (If more than 10, list only classification titles and the number of employees in each classification.)
NAME
CLASS TITLE
NAME
CLASS TITLE
20. My responsibility for the above-listed employees includes the following (check as many as apply):
21.
Complete and sign service ratings.
Assign work.
Provide formal written counseling.
Approve work.
Approve leave requests.
Review work.
Approve time and attendance.
Provide guidance on work methods.
Orally reprimand.
Train employees in the work.
I certify that the above answers are my own and are accurate and complete.
Signature
Date
NOTE: Make a copy of this form for your records.
TO BE COMPLETED BY DIRECT SUPERVISOR
22. Do you agree with the responses from the employee for Items 1 through 20? If not, which items do you disagree with and why?
Yes
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23. What are the essential duties of this position?
The essential duties of this position are to plan wildlife management activities on state game and wildlife areas and private
lands using generally accepted wildlife management and ecosystem management principles and provide information to the
public.
24. Indicate specifically how the position’s duties and responsibilities have changed since the position was last reviewed.
25. What is the function of the work area and how does this position fit into that function?
The work area manages wildlife and state lands in Southwestern Michigan. This position is assigned to both public and
private lands in an assigned area.
26. In your opinion, what are the minimum education and experience qualifications needed to perform the essential functions of this
position.
EDUCATION:
Possession of a bachelor's degree in the wildlife biological sciences with at least 24 semester (36 term) credits in the areas of
entomology, mammalogy, ornithology, wildlife management, or zoology.
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EXPERIENCE:
Wildlife Biologist 9 - No specific amount or type of experience required.
Wildlife Biologist 10 - One year of professional experience carrying out wildlife biology assignments equivalent to a
Wildlife Biologist in state service.
Wildlife Biologist P11 - Two years of professional experience carrying out wildlife biology assignments equivalent to a
Wildlife Biologist in state service, including one year equivalent to a Wildlife Biologist 10.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of regulations pertaining to wildlife in Michigan.
Knowledge of management of grassland, forested and wetland ecosystems.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of wildlife management.
Ability to use and analyze spatial data including maps, aerial photography, GPS, GIS and remotely sensed data.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Valid driver’s license
NOTE: Civil Service approval of this position does not constitute agreement with or acceptance of the desirable qualifications for this position.
27.
I certify that the information presented in this position description provides a complete and accurate depiction
of the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position.
Supervisor’s Signature
Date
TO BE FILLED OUT BY APPOINTING AUTHORITY
28. Indicate any exceptions or additions to the statements of the employee(s) or supervisor.
29. I certify that the entries on these pages are accurate and complete.
Appointing Authority’s Signature
Date
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