Assistant Division Chief
State Of New Mexico
Santa Fe, New Mexico Area
• Oversaw and managed all fish stocking activity, fish propagation, and 6 fish hatcheries in the state of New Mexico• Supervised 32 full time employees including 7 management positions to include all recruitment, hiring, evaluation, and discipline • Developed strategic management plans and production goals for each hatchery• Administered National Pollution Discharge Elimination System compliance for Fisheries Division• Oversaw construction projects, including design and construction of a $6.5 million warm water hatchery, for the division to include developing bid specifications, contractor selection, conducting pre-bid conferences, plan review, and project oversight• Administered and oversaw compliance with federal grants to include progress reporting requirements and budget oversight• Reviewed existing policies and evaluated for updating as well as developed new policies for the Department as needed or required • Developed written contracts, requests for proposals, and invitations to bid to procure necessary items and services for the hatchery section