Habitat & Access Coordinator-Green River

SALARY

$35.60 – $39.56 Hourly

$6,171.35 – $6,857.05 Monthly

JOB TYPE

Full Time

JOB NUMBER

2023-02427

DEPARTMENT

040-Game & Fish

OPENING DATE

12/18/2023

Description and Functions 
Open Until Filled 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: 

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is seeking a Habitat and Access Coordinator for the Green River Region. This position develops and improves wildlife habitat and public facilities on Wildlife Habitat Management Areas (WHMAs), Public Access Areas (PAAs), and on Wyoming Game and Fish Commission owned and managed properties.

Human Resource Contact: Alice Saldana / [email protected] 

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

• Habitat Development:  Oversee and contribute to the planning and execution of projects aimed at improving habitats for both aquatic and terrestrial wildlife.  This includes providing expertise towards effective wildlife habitat management, and contributing to the overall conservation goals of the department. 
• Public Facility Management:  Develop, improve, and maintain public facilities on WHMAs and PAAs.   This includes infrastructure such as roads, parking areas, outhouses, and signs.
• Green River Office:  Oversee the day-to-day maintenance activities, ensuring the facilities and grounds are well-maintained.  Develop and administer a budget for supplies and contracts related to facility maintenance.   Prepare and compile contracts, and bids for facility maintenance and upgrades.  Manage various projects and perform quality control of contractors to ensure they meet standards and specifications. 
• Performs habitat development for fish and wildlife (aerating, mowing, seeding, guzzlers, stream restoration, etc.)
• Regional Leadership Team:  Act as a member of the Regional Leadership Team, contributing to strategic decisions and conservation initiatives within the region.
• Project Management: Manage project requests from various sections of the Department, overseeing services requiring heavy equipment and specialty tools.  Review and coordinate submitted projects, assess specifications and requirements, determine feasibility and optimal completion methods, schedule projects with teams, and compile detailed reports on project analysis, cost, benefits, and completion.
• Maximizing the potential of grant funding, the position will strategize, design, and execute collaborative habitat management projects on both public and private lands.   This encompasses initiatives such as wetland development, habitat manipulation treatments, and grazing management strategies.
• Coordination and Communication:  Coordinate and communicate effectively with Department personnel, state and federal agencies, private landowners, and the public to ensure smooth project execution and collaborative efforts. Develop, maintain, and repair wildlife habitat improvement projects on WHMAs, PAAs, and for aquatic and terrestrial project requests.
• Heavy Equipment Operations: Operate heavy equipment, including tractors, backhoes, excavators, large trucks, and other machinery necessary to complete assigned tasks.
• Equipment Maintenance:  Maintain and care for heavy equipment, tractors, large trucks, vehicles, and other machinery to ensure their proper functionality and longevity
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations such as OSHA, MSHA, DOT, ADA, DEQ, and others. This involves staying up to date on relevant regulations and implementing necessary measures to meet compliance standards
• Contractor Oversight:  Inspects private sector contractors for compliance on bids, ensuring that contracted work aligns with established regulations and standards.
• Resource Utilization: Responsible for the safe, efficient, and cost-effective utilization of manpower, equipment, materials, and other essential resources.  This involves optimizing resource allocations to maximize productivity.  Conducts cost analysis for wildlife habitat and recreation developments, contributing to budget planning and ensuring cost-effective project management
• Technical Assistance:  Provides technical assistance for other divisions within the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, state and federal agencies, and non-governmental organizations.  

Qualifications

PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS: 

Preference may be given to those with a bachelor’s degree in wildlife management, range management, ecology, biology, zoology, or closely related field, PLUS two years of work experience in the development and maintenance of wildlife habitats, forests, rangelands, wetlands, irrigated lands, farm or ranch land, which includes the operation and maintenance of heavy equipment.

**Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain a CDL, including a valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate, within 6 months after hire.

KNOWLEDGE: 

• Understanding of wildlife habitat, range management, farming and construction techniques.
• Proficiency in operating various vehicles and equipment, including 4×4 pickups, trailers, heavy trucks/trailer combinations in excess of 80,000 lbs, heavy construction equipment, power tools, hand tools, transits, chainsaws, welders, cutting torches, laser levels, ATV’s, 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 Plumbing, Carpentry, 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 written and oral communication and in interpersonal relations. Skill in organizing, planning, prioritizing, and time management.
• Skill & ability to evaluate and problem solve.
• Ability to listen, be a team player and communicate with other employees and the public. Ability to follow safety procedures for construction work 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:Bachelor’s Degree (typically in Wildlife Management)

Experience:1-2 years progressive work experience (typically in Wildlife Management) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Wildlife Biologist II

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:None OR Education & Experience Substitution:4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Wildlife Management) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Wildlife Biologist II

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:None  Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Extensive and continuous overnight travel is required. Must be able to lift 50lbs.
• Extended stays in campers.
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions.

NOTES

• FLSA: Exempt
• Successful applicants for employment must pass a background check prior to appointment.
• Please submit a cover letter to Ray Bredehoft, Habitat and Access Branch Chief,   5400 Bishop Blvd, Cheyenne WY 82006 (Email:[email protected]), in addition to submitting the state application. The cover letter should include career plans and suitability for the job.
• CONTACT: For more information regarding this position contact Ray Bredehoft, Habitat and Access Branch Chief,   at 307-777-4682 

Supplemental Information

040-Game & Fish – Wildlife Division

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