Oversee all warm water sport fish management programs conducted by AGFC, including supervising all district fisheries management staffServe as a member of the Fisheries Management Team (comprised of Chief and four Assistant Chiefs), which develops and manages the Division budget, develops strategies for improving Division operations, and ensures seamless operation of Division business across section lines Oversee statewide fisheries management activities including sampling, data analyses, habitat improvement, in-house and contracted research projects, and relations with stakeholders Oversee the development and updating of Fisheries Division Species Management Plans, Standard Sampling Protocols, and Fishery Management PlansDevelop and manage the Division’s capital asset and improvement priority listsAssist with management of Federal Aid in Sportfish Restoration activities and reportingOversee the agency’s fishing regulations process

Conduct routine sampling of fish populations using standard sampling procedures Analyze sampling data and prepare annual reports with management recommendationsDevelop adaptive management plans for public water-bodies based on data analyses and stakeholder desiresOversee fish habitat improvement programs such as aquatic vegetation control, fish attractor placement, and lake fertilizationPresent audio/visual programs to civic clubs, school groups, and professional organizationsScope potential public access sites and monitor maintenance needs at access areasPrepare and manage district budgetAdminister AGFC Land-Use Policy on AGFC lakesSupervise Fisheries Management Biologist and part-time fisheries technicians

Conduct routine sampling of fish populations using standard sampling procedures Analyze sampling data and prepare annual reports with management recommendationsPerform private farm pond evaluationsScope potential public access sites and monitor maintenance needs at access areasAssist with management of district budgetAssist with management of Lake Chicot Nursery Pond

Conduct routine sampling of fish populations using standard sampling procedures Analyze sampling data and prepare annual reports with management recommendationsDevelop adaptive management plans for public water-bodies based on data analyses and stakeholder desiresPerform private farm pond evaluations and write management plansPresent audio/visual programs to civic clubs, school groups, and professional organizationsPrepare and manage district budgetSupervise Associate Biologist, fisheries technician, and part-time employees

Conduct routine sampling of fish populations using standard sampling procedures Analyze sampling data and prepare annual reports with management recommendationsPerform private farm pond evaluationsPresent audio/visual programs to civic clubs, school groups, and professional organizationsScope potential public access sites and monitor maintenance needs at access areasAssist with preparation and management of district budgetSupervise part-time fisheries technicians