Habitat and Access Statewide Specialist

• Integral part of the Habitat & Access Statewide team responsible for the management, development, and maintenance of land owned and associated with the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission
• Works on projects that improve or develop aquatic and terrestrial wildlife habitats across Wyoming
• Responsible for road maintenance, irrigation, and infrastructure improvement, weed identification, wetland and water infrastructure management, fence conversions, construction and maintenance, facility maintenance and upgrades, and other land management practices
• Makes recommendations on the planning, design, and implementation of aquatic and terrestrial habitat enhancements
• Plans and budgets to accomplish goals as set forth in the WGFD Statewide Habitat Plan
• Solicits bids, submits purchase requisitions and makes purchases, and submits invoicing for vendor payments
• Responsible for the care, safety, maintenance, and repairs of 4x4 pickups, commercial trucks, a variety of trailers, heavy equipment, farm equipment and implements, ATVs, and other position-related equipment
• Attends training to further education on current techniques and issues of importance in the Wildlife management field
• Represent WGFD through interaction with the public and landowners to promote WGFD and other partnering programs

• Valid driver's license
• Ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a current medical certificate within six (6) months of hire
• Knowledge of principles, theories, and practices of wildlife sciences
• Knowledge of how to identify various wildlife, domestic animals, and/or plant species
• Knowledge of habitat and range management, ecosystem function, vegetative succession, grazing management, and wildlife ecology
• Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations and/or policies and procedures
• Knowledge of natural resource management, range management, wetland management, and habitat management
• Knowledge of engineering, construction, heavy equipment, farm equipment, operation and construction management
• Knowledge of vegetative responses to various manipulation techniques, including mechanical, prescribed fire, and herbicide applications
• Knowledge of noxious and invasive plants
• Knowledge of safe work practices
• Skill in organizing, planning, prioritizing and time management for self and crew
• Skill to evaluate and problem solve
• Skills in following and coordinating work plans, equipment schedules, instructions, project plans and organizing personnel to complete projects and tasks as well as the ability to work alone and exercise independent judgment
• Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to foster interpersonal relations with employees, landowners, and the general public
• Must be able to effectively and safely operate commercial trucks, heavy equipment, farm machinery, power and hand tools
• Maintains facilities and equipment as directed
• Skill in basic carpentry, welding, HVAC, and plumbing
• Skills in the use of GPS and reading maps
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, to be self-directed, and exercise independent judgment, as well as work on a team
• Ability to utilize a computer to prepare plans, reports, budgets, and maps. Use and knowledge of ArcGIS, Microsoft Excel, and Word
• Ability to analyze and interpret data collected in the field
• Knowledge of aquatic & terrestrial wildlife management and habitat requirements
• 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
• Ability to work outside and perform under adverse weather conditions and difficult terrain, often during long periods
• Ability to walk in rough, uneven terrain with unstable footing

Preference may be given to those with a bachelor's degree in wildlife management, range management, ecology, biology, zoology, agriculture or equivalent experience

• Housing during travel is provided and typically consists of WGFD cabins or campers
• WGFD will pay for the acquisition of a CDL