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Senior Wildlife Biologist 2026-00181
State of Wyoming 3.6
Remote wildlife program manager job
Description and Functions GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is seeking a Regional Wildlife Biologist based in Star Valley, Lincoln County, Wyoming. This leadership role oversees the management of iconic wildlife populations, including Wyoming Range mule deer; Fall Creek, Afton, and Piney elk; Palisades mountain goats; and the Darby Mountain bighorn sheep herds. Although supervised through the Jackson Region, the position serves a unique district that spans both the Jackson and Pinedale Regions, requiring strong collaboration, coordination, and communication across regional boundaries.
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 /***********************
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed in the job level.
* Plan, coordinate, and conduct large-scale data collection efforts, including big game classifications, involving multiple field personnel. Lead analyses using population data for game animals, including but not limited to information on population size and trend, herd ratios, distribution, movement and migration patterns, field checks of harvested animals, and mortality factors. Lead the coordination and development of hunting seasons designed to move animal populations toward established objectives, including the understanding and incorporation of public feedback. Collect data for disease surveillance and population monitoring for non-game, protected, and SGCN species.
* Develop initial comments and recommendations for regional wildlife environmental reviews regarding projects from county governments, state and federal agencies, and private landowners. Project recommendations are developed to minimize impacts to wildlife populations by recommending alternatives and mitigation.
* Represent the WGFD at public meetings. Develop and maintain effective working relations by communicating and coordinating with private landowners, state and local governmental agencies, project proponents, and NGOs to effectively communicate WGFD programs and policies. Present programs to civic and sportsperson organizations and schools. Routinely communicate with hunters.
* Respond to and appropriately handle injured and nuisance wildlife calls, which may require euthanasia of wildlife. Use chemical and mechanical immobilization equipment and techniques when necessary and appropriate. Use firearms to euthanize wildlife.
* Identify specific wildlife-related research needs for the assigned region. Develop project proposals, including methods and budgets, coordinate with researchers, write proposals to acquire funds, provide input and guidance to project personnel, collect data, write, review, and edit annual and final project reports.
* Assist in coordinating and conducting habitat management by evaluating wildlife habitat conditions, collecting data, and recommending improvements or projects to enhance wildlife habitat.
* Participate in WGFD-assigned species working groups and committee assignments, and assist with the development of regional planning efforts designed to meet the future needs of wildlife and the public. This includes participation in the regional implementation of the Wyoming Elk Feedgrounds Management Plan.
* Document and report daily activities, write annual and project reports, ensures budget and grant expenditures are within allocated amounts and in accordance with fiscal procedures. Maintains assigned vehicles, ATVs, snowmobiles, and other technical equipment. Carry out other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
PREFERENCES/AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:
Preference may be given to applicants with a Master's degree in wildlifemanagement, wildlife habitat, ecology, or a related field, plus two years of professional work experience in wildlifemanagement, wildlife habitat, ecology, or a related field.
Preference will be given to applicants who attach an original, applicant-written cover letter with their online state application.
Agency requires that the successful applicant have a valid driver's license.
KNOWLEDGE:
* Demonstrated experience managing complex wildlife populations while effectively engaging stakeholders and addressing public interests.
* Exhibits professionalism, sound judgement, and a positive, collaborative attitude.
* Knowledge of terrestrial wildlifemanagement, population monitoring, data collection techniques, and regional conservation issues.
* Ability to draft, edit, and communicate technical and non-technical information for diverse audiences.
* Strong oral and written communication skills, including in-person, email, phone, and public presentations.
* Proficiency in generating maps and spatial analyses using visualization tools such as GIS.
* Ability to work effectively across two administrative regions with differing management issues, personnel, and communities.
* Experience traveling extensively on a routine basis within large, rural districts.
* Demonstrated ability to conduct independent fieldwork in adverse weather, including severe winter conditions, and in remote backcountry settings using varied transportation methods, including snowmobiles, ATVs, Four-wheel drive vehicles, and horses or mules.
* Experience engaging directly with hunters, anglers, and other recreationists.
* Ability to balance significant field presence with administrative, analytical, and reporting responsibilities.
* Strong understanding of wildlife habitat requirements, limiting factors, threats, and habitat management practices.
* Proficiency with relevant technologies used in wildlifemanagement, including data collection hardware and software.
* Ability to analyze and interpret biological and spatial data to inform management decisions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Bachelor's Degree (typically in WildlifeManagement)
Experience:
1-2 years progressive work experience (typically in WildlifeManagement) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Wildlife Biologist II
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None
OR
Education & ExperienceSubstitution:
4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in WildlifeManagement) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Wildlife Biologist II
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
* Extensive travel within the district is required, often involving long drive times and work in remote areas.
* Backcountry travel, wild and domestic animal handling, firearms use, long hours, and irregular schedules are all required by this position.
NOTES:
* FLSA: Exempt
Supplemental Information
040-Wyoming Game and Fish Commission-Wildlife Division
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The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
$27k-33k yearly est. 11d ago
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Field Wildlife or Project Biologist | Part-time, Hybrid CA
Montrose Environmental Group 4.2
Remote wildlife program manager job
ABOUT YOU
Are you passionate about the environment and ready to join an inclusive workplace, committed to leading new ideas and pathways and to delivering value? If the answer is “Yes!” then we have an exciting career opportunity for you as a Field Wildlife or Project Biologist | Part-time, Hybrid.
Who are we? We are Montrose, a global environmental services provider offering environmental planning and permitting, measurement and analytical services, and environmental resiliency and sustainability solutions. Our qualified engineers, scientists, technicians, associates, and policy experts are proud of our collective expertise and the collaborative nature of our approach to helping clients. We strive to optimize environmental resiliency in a way that effectively complements our clients' decision-making and operations and efficiently fulfills their project requirements.
We have over 125 offices across the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia and are approaching 3,500 employees - all ready to provide solutions for environmental needs.
A DAY IN THE LIFE
Our Field Wildlife or Project Biologist | Part-time, Hybrid position will be located in California in a hybrid work schedule.
This Field Wildlife Biologist role involves conducting biological surveys, preparing reports, and monitoring construction activities to ensure regulatory compliance. The position requires strong field-based decision-making, communication skills, and proficiency with tools like ArcGIS GPS for mapping biological resources.
As a key member of the team, this role will be responsible for a full range of activities including:
Perform biological surveys, report preparation, data tracking and analysis, construction monitoring, and other services related to compliance with the biological and regulatory requirements associated with the projects.
Biological monitoring duties require in-field decision-making as well as oral and written communication skills.
Duties may include general and focused biological resource surveys, nest surveys and monitoring, habitat restoration monitoring, web-based reporting, and the use of ArcGIS GPS equipment for mapping identified biological resources.
Southern and/or Central California biological field experience required. Training will also be provided as needed.
Maintain confidentiality at all times.
Exercise safe work practices by following all Company safety rules and OSHA regulations, including attendance at all required safety training programs.
Participate in the company's continuous improvement programs and provide support to team efforts.
Keep up-to-date and current on industry trends by completing formal training, reviewing professional publications, and attending professional workshops.
Perform other duties as assigned.
YOUR EXPERTISE AND SKILLS
To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
BS in biology, ecology, wetland science, plant ecology, or similar fields.
Valid Driver's License and an acceptable driving record per company standards
1-6 years of professional experience in biological surveys, biological/construction monitoring, or similar field/biological experience.
Proven familiarity with biological resources in Southern and/or Central California with a strength in botany, wildlife biology, and/or wetland ecology.
Basic understanding of FESA, CESA, CEQA, and NEPA.
Experience and training with ArcGIS and GPS technologies for large-scale biological resource inventories and conservation planning efforts.
Professional experience with one or more of these species is preferred: desert tortoise, Arroyo toad, red-legged frog, burrowing owl, coastal California gnatcatcher, least Bell's vireo, desert kit fox, Mohave ground squirrel, San Bernardino kangaroo rat, Stephen's kangaroo rat, as well as other special-status plant and wildlife species in southern and central California.
Experience with plant and wildlife on Catalina Island and Coastal Zone is preferred.
Professional experience with nest monitoring, construction monitoring and compliance, or habitat restoration is preferred.
Current/previous USFWS 10(a)(1)(A) Permit and current/previous CDFW Scientific Collecting Permits is preferred.
Ability to work under pressure with multiple deadlines.
Ability to work remotely and independently with minimal supervision/direction.
Flexibility to adapt to changing document directives and deadlines.
Advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite.
Knowledge of computer-aided software (Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, etc.).
Ability to complete and maintain HAZWOPER certification with the 40-hour HAZWOPER environmental health and safety class and annual 8-hour refresher class.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions to present to supervisors.
Organizational skills and attention to detail.
This position can be physically demanding and will require work in various working environments/conditions, which requires that an individual be physically capable of canvassing large project areas by foot on various terrain and potentially in inclement weather.
The work environment will vary greatly depending on the nature of assigned tasks.
The position may involve travel as needed.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
As a key member of our Montrose team, you can expect:
Competitive compensation package ranging from $35.00 - $50.00/hour, commensurate with accomplishments, performance, credentials and geography
Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
401k with a competitive 4% employer match
Mentorship and professional development resources to advance your career
Direct exposure to our industry's leading experts who are solving the world's toughest environmental challenges
An entrepreneurial environment where you can learn, thrive, and collaborate with talented colleagues
Opportunities to engage and contribute in our Diversity, Fairness and Inclusion and Women Empowering Leadership employee resource groups
Progressive vacation policies, company holidays and paid parental leave benefits to ensure work/life balance
A financial assistance program that supports peers in need, known as the Montrose Foundation
Access to attractive student loan rates to optimize your student loan payoff plans
MAKE THE MOVE TO ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER
We are a rapidly growing company that values individual leadership, initiative, and impactful decision-making and provides you with support from talented and knowledgeable colleagues and service providers.
Our highly trained and experienced engineers and scientists, environmental and remediation specialists, geologists, hydrogeologists, biologists, and environmental compliance specialists work with both public- and private-sector clients, delivering turnkey solutions.
Want to know more about how we can help you take your career to the next level? Visit us at montrose-env.com!
Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Montrose is committed to recruiting and hiring qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. Montrose is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment for individuals with disabilities.
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$35-50 hourly Auto-Apply 33d ago
Pest and Wildlife Professional
Complete Pest Solutions
Wildlife program manager job in Akron, OH
Complete Pest Solutions is excited to announce a career opportunity for a dedicated and dynamic individual in the role of Pest and Wildlife Professional. This position offers the chance to become an integral part of a team committed to providing top-tier pest control and wildlifemanagement services. We are seeking a full-time professional to help us continue delivering excellent results and exceptional customer service. Please note, this is not a remote job and requires physical presence for effective execution of duties.
The Pest and Wildlife Professional will play a critical role in managing and executing pest control and wildlife exclusion strategies, ensuring the safety and satisfaction of our clients. Applicants should be prepared for a vigorous role that combines hands-on fieldwork with insightful strategic planning.
Duties and Responsibilities
Perform inspections and assessments to identify pest and wildlife issues.
Develop and implement effective control strategies tailored to specific situations.
Install wildlife exclusion solutions and perform minor home repairs related to pest entry.
Handle and apply pesticides following all safety protocols and legal requirements.
Prepare and maintain accurate documentation of all inspections, treatments, and other job-related activities.
Offer advice and recommendations to clients on how to prevent future pest and wildlife problems.
Stay updated with the latest developments in pest control techniques and wildlifemanagement practices.
Operate and maintain equipment and tools in safe and functional condition.
Participate in training and educational sessions to enhance skills and comply with industry standards.
Provide exceptional customer service, ensuring clarity, and confidence in our services.
Respond promptly and effectively to emergency call-outs for pest and wildlife removal.
Requirements
Proven experience in pest control or wildlifemanagement preferred.
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
Criminal background check with no prior convictions.
Physical ability to perform tasks such as climbing, lifting, and working in confined spaces.
Comfortable working at heights and on ladders for extended periods.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think quickly under pressure.
Commitment to ongoing professional development and learning.
Drug-free as evidenced by a pre-employment drug screening test.
Exceptional communication skills, able to clearly convey information and instructions.