Wyoming SWAP Coordinator 2024-01731

SALARY

$28.90 Hourly

LOCATION

Statewide, WY

JOB TYPE

Contract Full-time

JOB NUMBER

2024-01731

DEPARTMENT

Game & Fish Commission

DIVISION

Wildlife

OPENING DATE

08/15/2024

FLSA

Determined by Position

JOB CLASSIFICATION

ATAW99

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: 

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is seeking to hire a SWAP Coordinator to help revise the 2017 State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP).  This would include technical writing, internal communication of needs, coordinating with cooperators and other stakeholders, and participating in public 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.

• Assist with SWAP revision, acting as one of the primary authors of the 2027 SWAP.
• Ensure all required elements are incorporated into the SWAP revision.
• Collaborate closely with Department administration to prepare revision outlines and coordinate with Department personnel on SWAP sections requiring expert knowledge
• Coordinate closely with stakeholders to determine external SWAP needs.
• Attend internal, stakeholder, and public meetings to garner input and incorporate feedback into the 2027 SWAP.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES: 

Preference may be given to candidates who have a Bachelor’s Degree in wildlife management, fish management, habitat management, or closely related fields.  
Preference may also be given to candidates who have experience in authoring or revising comprehensive management plans.  
Preference may be given to candidates willing to work out of a regional office, with Lander preferred over other regional offices. 

KNOWLEDGE: 

• Knowledge of fish and wildlife management and conservation issues
• Knowledge of habitat management practices
• Knowledge of agency, professional, and/or industry standard practices and management
• Knowledge of how to find, gather, and collect information and data
• Knowledge of how to build partnerships and work with stakeholders
• Knowledge of how to edit and revise comprehensive planning documents

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

None – See “Preferences”

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Ability to travel to attend meetings throughout Wyoming

NOTES: 

• FLSA: Non-exempt

Supplemental Information

040-Game & Fish Commission-Wildlife Division

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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.