Senior Wildlife Biologist 2026-01781

Posting number: 2026-01781

Department: Wyoming Game and Fish Department

Division: Wildlife

Job classification: FWWB10 - SENIOR WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST

Posting type: Open

Categories: Zoo, Wildlife

Summary

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:  

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) seeks a Regional Wildlife Biologist based in Buffalo, Wyoming. This position leads wildlife management efforts within the Buffalo District. This position is supervised out of the Sheridan Region.

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 / dezzaree.schott@wyo.gov


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 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.
• Respond to and appropriately handle nuisance black bear and mountain lion calls. Use appropriate trapping and immobilization techniques to capture and handle large carnivores. Euthanize large carnivores when appropriate.
• Identify specific wildlife-related research needs for 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, assist with the development of regional planning efforts designed to meet the future needs of wildlife and the public.
• 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 ass