Salary: $6,612.67 - $7,347.60 Monthly
Location : Sheridan, WY
Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Job Number:
Department: Wyoming Game and Fish Department
Division: Wildlife
Opening Date: 07/13/2026
Closing Date: 7/31/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Exempt
Job Classification: FWWB10

Description and Functions
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.

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 assigned vehicles, ATVs, snowmobiles, and other technical equipment. Carries out other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:
Preference may be given to applicants with a Master's degree in wildlife management, wildlife habitat, ecology, or related field plus two years of professional work experience in wildlife management, wildlife habitat, ecology, or 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 wildlife management, population monitoring, and 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.
• Experience traveling extensively on a routine basis within a large, rural district.
• 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 wildlife management, including data collection hardware and software.
• Ability to analyze and interpret biological and spatial data to inform management decisions.
• Experience in safe handling and discharge of firearms.
• Experience in capture and immobilization of varies wildlife, including large carnivores and big game animals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (typically in Wildlife Management)

Experience:

1-2 years progressive work experience (typically in Wildlife Management) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Wildlife Biologist II
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None

OR
Education & Experience Substitution:

4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Wildlife Management) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Wildlife Biologist II

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Travel within the district is required and can involve 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.
• This is a horse district. Biologist may get reimbursed for Department use of one horse. Portions of the District are best accessed via horseback.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Exempt

Supplemental Information
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01

(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
• Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
• Associate's Degree
• Associate's Degree and additional coursework
• Bachelor's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree and additional coursework
• Master's Degree
• Master's Degree and additional coursework
• Doctorate Degree
• Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
• None of the Above

02

(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
• 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
• 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
• 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
• 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
• N/A

03

(FWWB10) How many years of relevant work experience or transferable skills do you have related to the job description?

• No relevant experience.
• Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
• One (1) to less than two (2) years of relevant experience
• Two (2) to less than three (3) years of relevant experience
• Three (3) to less than four (4) years of relevant experience
• Four (4) or more years of relevant experience.

04

(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.
05

(FWWB10) Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in wildlife, range, or watershed management, ecology, biology, or a closely related field, PLUS four years of professional work experience in wildlife habitat, watershed, or rangeland management

• Yes
• No

06

(FWWB10) Do you have a Master's Degree in wildlife habitat, range, or watershed management, ecology, biology, or a closely related field, PLUS two years of professional work experience in wildlife habitat, watershed, or rangeland management

• Yes
• No

07

(FWWB10) Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

08

Have you attached a cover letter and resume?This is required for your application to be complete.

• Yes
• No

09

(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

• Government Jobs @www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• Zip Recruiter
• Wyoming Workforce Center
• Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
• Career Fair
• Human Resources Division
• Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
• Current State Employee
• Other

10

(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employee's first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. Please limit this response to only one employee. This employee may be eligible for a Referral Bonus.
11

(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.
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(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans' preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans' preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans' preference disclosure.

• Yes
• No
• I am not a veteran

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(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as def