Habitat and Access Supervisor 2025-01105
Habitat and Access Supervisor 2025-01105
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Description and Functions
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department (Department) is seeking a Habitat and Access Supervisor for the LanderCasper Region. This position supervises a multiregional work unit that manages wildlife habitat and public facilities on Wildlife Habitat Management Areas (WHMAs) and Public Access Areas(PAAs) in addition to Department buildings and facilities including two Regional offices and Wyoming Game and Fish Commissionowned and managed properties.
Human Resource Contact: Dezzaree Schott /
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed in the job level.- Team Leadership: Leads and manages a team of 4 FTEs 3 are remotely located) 2 12month AWECs (contract employees) and up to 8 seasonal employees that administer and manage Departmentmanaged lands and facilities within the Lander and Casper Regions. Position makes recommendations on employee hiring discipline and termination. Conducts performance appraisals provides training and manages workflow to accomplish regional goals strategic plan objectives and ensures compliance with federal and state laws regulations and policies.
- WHMA and PAA Management: Coordinates and manages wildlife habitat and public access on approximately 215000 acres across 10 WHMA 33 PAAs and the Whiskey Mountain Conservation Camp.
- Regional Office Management: Oversees and coordinates the daytoday maintenance and building management activities for the Lander and Casper Regional offices ensuring the facilities and grounds are wellmaintained operational and safe. Budget development and administration for the Regional office management and maintenance including supplies and service contracts. Prepare and administer bids and contracts for facility maintenance and upgrades. Manage various projects and perform quality control and inspection of contractors to ensure they meet standards and specifications.
- Public Facility Management: Develops improves and manages public facilities on WHMAs and PAAs including infrastructure such as roads parking areas out houses and signage.
- Habitat Development: Coordinates and manages the planning and of terrestrial and aquatic habitat improvement and restoration projects. Provides logistical and technical expertise for a variety of habitat improvement projects and goals.
- Regional Leadership Team representation: Serves as a member of the Lander Regional Leadership Team. Provides Services Division regional representation and contributes to Regional strategic decisionmaking.
- Fiscal/Budgetary: Develops and manages multiple regional division budgets regional office budgets grant and project budgets. Generates a budget within specific budget constraints. Reviews and approves fiscal documents including pay documents requisitions contracts and grant applications. Oversees and inspects department facilities and assets (Regional offices department houses and cabins shops Whiskey Mountain Conservation Camp) and equipment fleet allocating financial resources to ensure maintenance and operation.
- Contracting: Manages all aspects of a variety of contracts. Creates bid specifications and hosts bid showings and writes contracts. Manages contract implementation project quality control and inspection and invoicing.
- InterAgency Coordination: Represents the Department provides technical assistance and coordinates with other federal state and local agencies departments Native American tribes nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and the public on relevant issues including Departmentmanaged lands easements and property acquisitions.
- Data Collection and Management: Coordinates and manages data collection to influence management decisions. Creates and reviews management plans. Coordinates restoration plans operations and projects based on data interpretation.
- Personnel Training/Mentorship: Provides relevant training and guidance to employees including technical administrative and leadership training.
Qualifications
PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS
Preference will be given to those with a bachelors degree in wildlife management range management ecology biology zoology agriculture PLUS four years of professional work experience in wildlife management range management ecology biology zoology agriculture OR equivalent work experience.
**Must have a valid drivers license and be able to obtain CDL and a valid Medical Examiners certificate within 12 months of being hired.
KNOWLEDGE:- Knowledge skill and ability to be an effective leader and team member.
- Ability to effectively communicate both written and orally.
- Skill & ability to think critically to evaluate and problem solve.
- Knowledge of wildlife habitat range management farming irrigation and construction techniques.
- Ability to competently operate various vehicles and equipment including 4x4 pickups trailers heavy trucks/trailer combinations in excess of 80000 lbs heavy construction equipment power tools hand tools transits chainsaws welders cutting torches laser levels ATVs and other equipment to complete projects and tasks in adverse conditions.
- Knowledge of aquatic & terrestrial wildlife management and natural resource management.
- Familiarity with engineering construction heavy equipment use and construction procedures.
- Knowledge of NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act) processes.
- Understanding of carpentry electrical plumbing concrete and mechanical systems.
- Knowledge of vegetative succession principles in riparian and upland plant communities.
- Knowledge of livestock grazing management strategies.
- Identification skills of noxious weeds and native species.
- Knowledge of vegetative succession principles in riparian and upland plant communities.
- Understanding of wildlife conservation/management data collection and habitat requirements and life histories of various wildlife.
- Knowledge of ecosystem function and the ability to identify plants to the species level in various habitat communities.
- Skill in logistics planning prioritizing and time management.
- Knowledge of safety procedures for construction and heavy equipment operation.
- Requires strength and stamina to work in extreme outdoor conditions and pack heavy supplies to remote locations.
- Must be able to effectively and safely operate large trucks heavy equipment and power and hand tools.
- Ability to work alone and exercise independent judgment.
- Ability to utilize a computer to prepare plans reports budgets and maps.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education:Bachelors Degree (typically in Wildlife Management)Experience:13 years progressive work experience (typically in Wildlife Management)Certificates Licenses Registrations:CDL may be requiredOREducation & ExperienceSubstitution:47 years of progressive work experience (typically in Wildlife Management)Certificates Licenses Registrations:CDL may be requiredNecessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:- Ability to operate Class 8 heavy trucks heavy construction equipment farm machinery power tools hand tools and other equipment to complete projects and tasks in adverse conditions.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Frequent overnight and weeklong travel required.
NOTES:- FLSA: Exempt
- Successful applicants for employment must pass a background check prior to appointment.
- This position reports to the Habitat and Access Branch Chief Wyoming Game and Fish Department.
- Must apply using the State of Wyoming online application system to be considered.
- Submit a letter of interest to Brian Parker Habitat and Access Branch Chief at (limit 2 pages).
Supplemental Information
040Game & Fish Commission Services Division
Clickhere to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
URL: State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Class Specifications are subject to change please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
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