SUPERINTENDENT OF STATE GAME FARM

Code: 45645 State Competitive Range: S22 (FY 2027) Work week N4: FLSA exemptOvertime table (4A:3, Appx. A)

Salary: $69,668.2 - $101,950.9/year FY 2027 schedule (last updated 2026-07-27)

Official job specification

The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.

Definition

Under the general direction of a supervisory official in the Division of Fish and Wildlife, Department of Environmental Protection, is responsible for the operations of the state's game farm including the mechanical, administrative and stock production activities and the repair and maintenance of the buildings and grounds; has 24-hour responsibility for the care of stock and physical plant; does related work as required.

Examples of work

Plans and supervises the game bird propagation program at the state's game farm; works to maintain production goals. Develops work plans and schedules for the propagation, feeding, care, and distribution of game birds including the development and maintenance of the physical facilities. Oversees the development of the breeding stock of game birds. Supervises the work operations and/or functional programs, training and evaluates employee performance and conduct; has responsibility for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting and/or disciplining of employees. Plans for the use of available funds, personnel, equipment, materials and supplies Determines the appropriate game bird feeds and purchases food and equipment to support the propagation effort. In coordination with other units, establishes policies and procedures to prevent and control parasites and predation; ensures that policy and procedures are followed to prevent the introduction of diseases into the game farm. Keeps current with recent advances in the field of game bird propagation; implements advances designed to increase efficiency or decrease operating costs. Determines the carrying capacity of the brooder rooms and range pens; supervises the orderly distribution of the game birds throughout the game farm's available facilities. Supervises and directs the game farm production portion of the game bird stocking program; ensures that correct numbers are available for scheduled stockings. Attends meetings related to game farm propagation. Prepares reports, answers correspondence, and ensures compliance with various permits in the course of official duties. Provides technical information to the public with reference to game bird propagation techniques and regulations. Supervises the establishment and maintenance of essential records and files, equipment, materials, supplies, work done and time spent. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

License

Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position. CDL: Appointees may be required to possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and applicable endorsements for the class and type of vehicle being operated.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Knowledge of the principles of game birds in the propagation including breeding, egg production, nutritional requirements, and factors affecting the health and growth of game birds. Knowledge of the methods used to repair and maintain agricultural equipment, and varied types of buildings and structures. Knowledge of New Jersey statutes and codes pertaining to propagation of game birds. Knowledge of the signs of the presence of parasites and diseases of game birds, and of the measures used to combat such parasites and diseases. Knowledge of the methods, practices, and other techniques involved in planning and directing a game bird propagation program. Knowledge of sources of information concerning game bird propagation. Knowledge of the methods used to develop work programs for employees engaged in the operation and maintenance of game farms and agricultural practices. Ability to supervise the work operations and/or functional programs and evaluates employee performance and conduct; has responsibility for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting and/or disciplining of employees. Ability to identify and analyze technical problems involved in the operation and maintenance of agricultural equipment and in the maintenance and repair of buildings and grounds. Ability to read, interpret, and apply department policies and procedures concerning game bird management and game farm services. Ability to plan and supervise the breeding, propagation, and distribution activities associated with the operation of a game farm. Ability to determine the presence of parasites and diseases of game birds, and supervise measures to alleviate the problem. Ability to analyze and evaluate game bird diets designed to reduce costs and maintain game birds in good condition. Ability to prepare accurate and informative reports and correspondence pertaining to game farm programs containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations in the course of official duty. Ability to work effectively with others. Ability to effectively utilize staff, funds, equipment, materials, space and supplies. Ability to respond to emergency conditions affecting the game farm on a 24-hour basis. Ability to supervise the maintenance and establishment of essential records and files. Ability to requisition, store, safeguard, record, distribute and supervise the proper use of equipment, materials and supplies. Ability to maintain and present statistics and information dealing with game farm operation. Ability to prepare correspondence in the course of official duties. Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

Note

The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience. Six (6) years of professional experience in the propagation of game birds or poultry on a commercial basis or for a governmental agency, at least one (1) year of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, at least one (1) year of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity. "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions. The responsibility for ensuring that employees possess the required motor vehicle license, commensurate with the class and type of vehicles they operated rests with the Appointing Authority.