CWD Regional Logistics Coordinator

Job Description - CWD Regional Logistics Coordinator )

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CWD Regional Logistics Coordinator - )

Please remember to attach the required documents listed in this announcement.

Resume;
References;
Cover Letter – include which areas/regions you are interested in or if you are open to any locations available for hire.

This at 11:59 PM Mountain Time. Applications missing the requested documents will be considered incomplete and may not progress further in the process.

• Responsible for all CWD sampling operations in each Region and coordinating field logistics and surveillance to ensure a successful CWD sampling season.
• Serve as the CWD Program's liaison to FWP staff and the public within their Region.
• Act as lead technician for up to six field technicians, teaching them how to collect and package CWD samples and record required data.
• Organize technicians’ work schedules, collect deer heads for training, obtain permission for sampling locations, and coordinate with meat processors and taxidermists for sample collection.
• Distribute CWD‑related educational materials to various groups/locations and lead educational outreach with hunters and the public.
• Serve as the primary CWD sample collector for their assigned region during the archery season.

• Previous experience as a CWD Program field technician.
• Direct knowledge and experience with all aspects of the CWD Program’s sample collection, data entry, and shipping protocols.
• Competent knowledge of CWD, agency’s CWD management plan, and ability to communicate it to a diverse audience.
• Knowledge of biology, disease processes (especially CWD), animal ecology, anatomy, and population dynamics.
• Basic map reading skills and familiarity with map coordinate systems and GPS units.
• Good organizational and time‑management skills.
• Knowledge of computer applications such as word processing and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to operate a four‑wheel drive vehicle safely.
• Prior experience in a crew lead or lead worker capacity (preferred).
• Ability to work without supervision in potentially hazardous conditions.
• Ability to work with professional biologists, field technicians, and the public.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Minimum of two years of college work toward a bachelor’s degree in wildlife biology, fish and wildlife management, animal ecology, biology, or a closely related field, combined with related work experience.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• May be required to acquire and maintain certification in the capture and handling of wildlife.

Applicants may be required to acquire and maintain certification in the capture and handling of wildlife.

Players who exceed 1,040 hours in a calendar year receive health, dental, and life insurance. Other benefits include retirement, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.

Women and minorities are under‑represented in this job category and are encouraged to apply.

Effective June 22, 2026, this agency is participating in E‑Verify to confirm employment eligibility.

A successful applicant will be subject to a background investigation.

State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.

Contact Name:
Shelby Hughes | Contact Email: fwpemp | Contact Phone: