Game Coordinator - Wildlife Coordinator

Job Title

Big Game Program Coordinator - Wildlife Coordinator

The Division of Wildlife Resources is looking for a wildlife biologist with passion and broad understanding of the biological and social issues facing Utah's big game species. If you’re a natural resource professional with in-depth knowledge of Utah's Big Game and value a workplace culture that promotes inclusion, accountability and professionalism, this might be the perfect job for you.

You will work closely with regional managers and district biologists to coordinate, direct, and evaluate the big game program, including mule deer, elk, pronghorn, bighorn sheep, moose, bison, and mountain goats. This position will collect and analyze harvest and resource user information and prepare statewide recommendations for species and unit management plans. The role requires both biological knowledge and social skills to work with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders.

• Coordinate, develop, direct, and evaluate the big game program including mule deer, elk, pronghorn, bighorn sheep, moose, bison, and goats
• Prepare species and unit management plans
• Design and direct research and technical evaluations
• Collect, compile, and analyze harvest and resource user information and prepare recommendations
• Draft annual big game and antlerless proclamations, rules and policies
• Present information at public meetings
• Develop and oversee annual work plan
• Provide technical assistance on big game issues and management
• Represent the division on multi-state and inter-agency big game management initiatives

• Program Leadership: Experience developing species management programs, annual work plans, and administrative rules/proclamations.
• Scientific Research: Ability to design biological studies and direct technical evaluations using the scientific method.
• Data & Analysis: Proficiency in population modeling, statistical analysis, and interpreting harvest data for data-driven recommendations.
• Policy & Finance: Knowledge of budget management and compliance with state/federal laws and organizational policies.
• Communication: Experience presenting complex data at public hearings and drafting formal technical reports or management plans.
• Collaboration: Ability to represent the organization in multi-state and inter-agency initiatives.
• Education (Preferred/Additional): BS Degree in Biology, Wildlife Management, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, or a closely related field.

• Education: MS in Wildlife Management, Biology, or a closely related natural resource field.
• Advanced Fieldwork: Specialized knowledge of wildlife capture and advanced research methodologies.
• Leadership: Proven success in team building, active listening, and collaborative problem-solving.
• Public Relations: High-level interpersonal skills to influence public perception and build stakeholder relationships.

• Risks found in a typical office setting, plus occasional outdoor work in variable weather conditions and terrain. There will be walking, standing, bending, carrying light items and occasional lifting of items up to 50 pounds.
• This is a full-time, Monday-through-Friday position, which requires occasional work on weekends, evenings and during emergency situations. Overnight travel is occasionally required to attend meetings and conferences and to support wildlife management projects and events.

• Driver's license
• Must be able to pass a background investigation appropriate for employees who will work with youth and with firearms