Regional Wildlife Program Manager – Region - WMS Band 2

Regional Wildlife Program Manager – Region 6 – WMS Band 2 – Permanent

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Title:
Classification: WMS Band 2
Job Status: Full‑Time/Permanent
WDFW Program: Wildlife Program
Duty Station: Montesano, Washington – Grays Harbor County
Remote Employment: Up to 1–2 days per week, supervisor discretion
Posting Timeframe: Open until February 22, 2026; first review on January 22, 2026
Region Served: Clallam, Grays Harbor, Jefferson, Kitsap, Mason, Pacific, Pierce, Thurston

• Supervise regional Wildlife Program staff to achieve Agency Strategic Goals, Program directives, and Division objectives.
• Manage the Region 6 Wildlife Program budget.
• Participate in Agency Senior Management Team, Wildlife Program Leadership Team, and Regional Senior Staff meetings.
• Develop policies in species plans and recreational hunting programs of regional and statewide significance.
• Negotiate with the public, Indian Tribes, organized constituents, and state, county, city, and federal agencies Vaz regarding wildlife management policies, recreation access, hunting recreation, and wildlife protection.
• Maintain the Department‑owned land base in Region 6.
• Direct biological survey efforts to protect threatened and endangered species and assess game species status.
• Act as the Wildlife Program contact for Tribes, legislators, and elected officials in Region 6.
• Develop hunting season recommendations for the region for statewide participation.

Primarily office‑based with some field work, including exposure to variable weather, uneven terrain, and wildlife or livestock interactions. Full‑time, overtime‑exempt; schedule typically Monday–Friday, 40 hours, with occasional additional hours as needed. Frequent travel within Region 6, occasional travel to other regions; vehicle provided.

Bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Management, Natural Resource Science, or a related field.

• Five (5) Years of Professional
  
  Experience:
  
  Advanced wildlife management principles, habitat and land management methods, regulatory frameworks, and private landowner relations.
• Three (3) Years of Professional
  
  Experience:
  
  Supervising or managing senior staff, building team dynamics, managing activities across multiple divisions, communicating technical information, and maintaining stakeholder relationships.
  
  One (1) Year of Professional
  
  Experience:
• Managing budgets, grants, or contracts and allocating resources across projects.

Valid driver’s license. Additional background checks required for law‑enforcement dispatch access and explosives storage magazine license.

• Master’s degree or higher in Wildlife Management, Natural Resource Science, or related field.
• Professional experience working with tribal governments, local communities, or nonprofits on wildlife management objectives.
ndices

• Completed online application highlighting alignment with job requirements.
• Current résumé.
• Cover letter detailing interest, relevant skills, and suitability.
• At least three professional references with current contact information.

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WDFW is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusive workplace. Women, minorities, persons with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQ+ individuals are encouraged to apply. All staff are empowered to contribute fully in a respectful environment.

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