Habitat and Access Specialist

General Description

This position is an integral member of a team responsible for developing, managing, and maintaining lands owned by or associated with the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission. The position provides habitat expertise on state, federal, and private lands through coordination with various land managers to increase the quantity and quality of aquatic and terrestrial habitats. Work is conducted primarily on Wildlife Habitat Management Areas (WHMAs) and Public Access Areas (PAAs) within the Sheridan and Cody Regions.

The position is responsible for habitat data collection, analysis, and interpretation, as well as the development, implementation, and funding of habitat enhancement projects. The position also develops and maintains effective working relationships with local, state, and federal agencies; private landowners; sports persons; and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). In addition, this position is responsible for the Sheridan Regional Office maintenance needs. Duties may include irrigation system maintenance, noxious weed treatment, carpentry, and minor electrical, HVAC, and plumbing work.

Human Resource Contact:
Dezzaree Schott /

• The position is an integral part of the Habitat & Access team that is responsible for the management, development, and maintenance of land owned and associated with the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission
  . This includes WHMAs, PAAs and Regional Offices.
• Each WHMA will have wildlife habitat improvements, recreation improvements, irrigation systems, wetland complexes, fences, department buildings, and numerous other improvements.
• Each PAA will have parking areas with recreational improvements such as roads, comfort stations, car barriers, boat docks, and signs.
• This position will work on projects that improve or develop aquatic and terrestrial wildlife habitats within the state.
• Position will be responsible for road maintenance, irrigation and infrastructure, weed identification and herbicide application, wetland and water manipulation management, fence conversions, construction, and maintenance, facility maintenance and upgrades, and other land management practices.
• Position makes recommendations on the planning, design, and implementation of aquatic and terrestrial habitat enhancements.
• Plan and budget to accomplish goals as set forth in the WGFD Strategic Habitat Plan, regional habitat priorities, and Statewide Habitat Plan.
• Responsible for reviewing and monitoring various maintenance contracts for road work, comfort station cleaning, noxious weed control, and other construction activities.
• Solicits bids, submits purchase requisitions, makes purchases, and submits invoices for vendor payments. Follows all fiscal procedures and accurately completes all necessary forms.
• Responsible for the care, safety maintenance, and repairs of 4×4 pickups, commercial trucks, a variety of trailers, heavy equipment, farm equipment and implements, ATVs, and other position-related equipment.
• Attend training to further education on current techniques and issues of importance in the wildlife management field.
• Represent WGFD through interaction with the public and landowners to promote WGFD and other partnering programs.

Preference will be given to those with a bachelor’s degree in wildlife management, range management, ecology, biology, zoology, agriculture, or equivalent experience. Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to obtain a Class A CDL with a current medical certificate within six months of hire. WGFD will pay for CDL licensure.

• Knowledge of principles, theories, and practices of wildlife sciences.
• Knowledge of how to identify various wildlife, domestic animals, and/or plant species.
• Knowledge of habitat and range management, ecosystem function, ecology of vegetation succession, grazing management, and wildlife ecology.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, and/or policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of natural resource management, range management, wetland management, and habitat management.
• Knowledge of engineering, construction, heavy equipment, farm equipment, operation, and construction procedures for working on…