SALARY

$8,871.71 - $9,857.45 Monthly

LOCATION

Cody, WY

JOB TYPE

Permanent Full-time

JOB NUMBER

2024-02758

DEPARTMENT

Game & Fish Commission

DIVISION

Wildlife

OPENING DATE

12/03/2024

CLOSING DATE

12/16/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Exempt

JOB CLASSIFICATION

FWMG13

Description and Functions 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: 


The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is seeking a Regional Wildlife Supervisor to plan, organize, and direct the work of assigned employees. Counsels employees on position performance including conducting performance appraisals and conducting hiring and/or discharge interviews. Manages, directs, supervises, and evaluates all work activities and employees in regional wildlife management, wildlife law enforcement, wildlife damage handling, wildlife/human conflict management, and the Access Yes program.  Prepares and administers Regional wildlife division program budgets including oversight for Regional Office management and facilities. Oversees annual budgets of approximately $500,000. Ensures expenditures are within allocated budget amounts and ensures compliance with fiscal procedures relating to budget expenditures. Administers, coordinates, directs, and supervises personnel management/work activities in the region. Develops and approves annual work schedules with subordinates. Analyzes data and writes reports and various types of internal and external correspondence. Represents the region at intra-agency and inter-agency meetings.

Human Resource Contact: Alice Saldana / alice.saldana2@wyo.gov


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

 

• The position writes reports and provides information in an oral and written fashion.
• The position requires independent decision-making ability.
• The position requires excellent interpersonal communication skills and standard computer software and hardware skills.
• The position requires routine maintenance of assigned equipment.
• The position prepares and administers regional budgets to ensure expenditures are within allocated amounts and in accordance with fiscal procedures.
• The position works varied hours and schedules and routinely works over a normal work week.
• The position is on call to respond to job requirements.
• Directs, supervises, monitors, and evaluates work of subordinates.
• Receives, discusses, and resolves questions and problems of subordinates regarding work procedures and methods.
• Prepares and administers work plan for work unit.
• Attends various intra and interagency meetings.
• Contributes ideas, and develops solutions and strategies to improve Region, Division, and Department operations.
• Coordinates wildlife management, law enforcement, game damage, Access Yes, information, and education activities and acts as a liaison between game wardens and the investigative unit, other law enforcement agencies, courts, Wildlife Division Administration, and other Division administrators and the Directors Office.
• Coordinates with other Regional Wildlife Supervisors relative to shared big game herds and management issues, as well as training and communication with other regions.
• Oral and written communications with internal and external constituents, agencies, and organizations.
• Provide written documents for internal and public review.
• Respond to requests for information, and collect public input on regulations and Department programs.
• Prepares and administers budgets and approves various fiscal documents.
• Procures and administers work unit inventory.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:


Preference may be given to those with any combination of training and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in wildlife management, biology, zoology, range management, ichthyology, or closely related field, PLUS seven years of professional work experience in fish or wildlife resource management, research or habitat development, INCLUDING three years at the level of the Wildlife/Fish Specialist 3, OR a master's degree in wildlife management, biology, zoology, ichthyology, range management or closely related field, PLUS five years of professional work experience in fish or wildlife resource management, research or habitat development, INCLUDING three years at the level of the Wildlife/Fish Specialist 3.
 
 **Agency requires that the successful applicant have a valid driver's license.
 

KNOWLEDGE: 

 

• Knowledge of methods regarding wildlife management, wildlife control, and enforcement of Wyoming Game and Fish Statutes, Commission Regulations, Personnel Rules, Commission and Department policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Knowledge of basic principles and practices of public personnel management; knowledge of the agency's budgetary process and management of funds.
• Skills in the application of knowledge in administration, evaluation, decision-making, and direction of work activities.
• Skill in oral and written communication; in personnel management and work leadership.
• Interpersonal relations skills in interacting with the public, other agencies, and co-workers.
• Skills in fiscal management.
• Skill in leadership and team building.
• Ability to make decisions without direct supervision; ability to work with staff, personnel from other divisions, private and public agencies, special interest groups, and all segments of the general public.
• Ability to administer personnel, budget, and wildlife management programs at the regional level.
• Ability to use horses in remote backcountry locations, alone and with other employees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
 

Education:Bachelor's Degree (typically in Wildlife Management) Experience:3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Wildlife Management) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Game and Fish Manager I OR Education & Experience Substitution:6-8 years of progressive work experience (typically in Wildlife Management) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Game and Fish Manager I Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:None
Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Must be willing to work non-traditional hours (late nights/early mornings, weekends, holidays, etc.) and in adverse weather conditions.
• Must be able to physically lift 50 lbs. or more, sometimes in adverse weather conditions.

NOTES: 

 

• FLSA:  Exempt
   

Supplemental Information

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

The 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.