The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity.
The duties may include, but are not limited to:

Through immediate supervisor, plans, organizes, coordinates, and executes complex WS programs within a work unit (i.e., district) designed to efficiently, effectively, and safely reduce wildlife damage.

Conducts continuing reviews and evaluations of projects and activities within the work unit to determine effectiveness and compliance with required operating procedures.

Directs and oversees the work unit's Federal and, where applicable, cooperative employees (collaborators), possibly including subordinate supervisors, administrative staff, and wildlife biologists.

Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, establishes and adjusts short-term and long-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work.

Interviews, selects, and hires candidates for positions in coordination with the supervisor.

In consultation with the supervisor, determines required staffing levels and organizational structure in relation to budgets and project needs.

May be designated as Acting for higher level supervisor/manager (i.e., Assistant State Director, State Director), and temporarily assume administrative and supervisory responsibility for the work unit.

Actively supports, implements, and provides equal opportunity programs as specified by national policies and in employment for all subordinates, applicants, and new hires; prohibits discrimination.

Collaborates, develops and initiates new, revised, or experimental techniques for WDM operations in the work unit.

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