Senior Wildlife Biologist

Overview

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Help protect Wyoming’s incredible wildlife and natural landscapes. This position provides technical expertise and coordination for the Habitat Protection Program (HPP), working to safeguard critical wildlife habitats across the state. The role reviews proposed development projects on federal, state, local, and private lands to evaluate potential impacts to wildlife and develops recommendations that help balance responsible development with conservation.

Serving as a key liaison for the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, this position collaborates with agencies, industry partners, consultants, and the public. Responsibilities include technical analysis, policy coordination, geospatial mapping, database management, and preparing comment letters that help guide decisions affecting Wyoming’s fish, wildlife, and habitats. This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute directly to conserving Wyoming’s natural resources for future generations.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities and MUCH MORE

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Human Resource Contact: Dezzaree Schott (dezzaree.schott)

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

• Review proposed development activities and assess impacts to terrestrial and aquatic wildlife habitat throughout Wyoming.
• Develop recommendations to avoid, minimize, or mitigate impacts to wildlife resources.
• Coordinate with WGFD field personnel to develop science-based recommendations and project responses.
• Analyze technical and scientific information to inform project design, monitoring, and mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with federal agencies, state agencies, industry representatives, and other stakeholders to resolve conflicts related to development impacts.
• Track and evaluate the effectiveness of wildlife protection recommendations and update strategies as needed.
• Serve as the Habitat Protection Program point of contact for project review, assignments, and coordination.
• Develop GIS maps and manage geospatial data to support project analysis and decision-making.
• Maintain and manage databases, records, and project documentation.
• Track project deadlines and maintain records of completed project reviews.
• Prepare technical reports, correspondence, and project response letters for internal and external audiences.
• Evaluate federal, state, and local laws, plans, policies, and rules to determine potential impacts to wildlife habitats.
• Assist with the development of statewide policy recommendations related to land use, energy development, and transmission infrastructure.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings and facilitate communication among stakeholders.

• Experience working with terrestrial or aquatic wildlife habitat management, land use planning, or environmental analysis.
• Experience reviewing development projects or environmental impact analyses.
• Experience using Esri Arc Pro Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for spatial analysis and mapping.
• Experience working with federal and state land management agencies.
• Experience coordinating multi-agency or multi-stakeholder projects.
• Experience interpreting environmental policies, regulations, or land use plans.

• Terrestrial or aquatic wildlife and habitat management principles.
• Environmental assessment and environmental impact analysis.
• Federal, state, and local land use planning policies and regulatory processes.
• Wyoming’s natural resources, land uses, and economic framework.
• Scientific research design and data analysis.
• GIS applications and geospatial data management.
• Database management and data tracking systems.
• Technical writing and…