Duties include oversight of the fish culture section and coordination of its activities with other fisheries management programs.
Supervision is exercised over a staff of professional and technical employees.
Recommends long-range fisheries management and development programs and activities. Reviews the work of biologists in the preparation and implementation of species management plans, in environmental review activities, and in the implementation of fisheries programs within assigned districts. Interprets federal and state legislation and assists in establishing rules, regulations, policies, procedures and implementation strategies and schedules. Participates in the development of Department strategic plans and develops operational plans to achieve strategic planning goals and outcomes. Prepares, administers and monitors divisional budget.