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State of Wyoming —Cody, WY
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- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Driver's License
- Bachelor's degree
- Wellness program
- Health savings account

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Senior Wildlife Biologist - 2026-01953
State of Wyoming —Cody, WY
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Senior Wildlife Biologist - 2026-01953

State of Wyoming -
Cody, WY

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Job Details

Full-time
$6,612.67 - $7,347.60 a month

Benefits

Wellness program
Health savings account
457(b)
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Employee discount
Loan forgiveness
Flexible schedule
Life insurance
Pet insurance

Qualifications

Driver's License
Bachelor's degree

Full Job Description

Salary

$6,612.67 - $7,347.60 Monthly

Location

Cody, WY

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

2026-01953

Department

Wyoming Game and Fish Department

Division

Wildlife

Opening Date

07/31/2026

Closing Date

8/21/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Exempt

Job Classification

FWWB10

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) seeks a Senior Regional Wildlife Biologist based in Cody, Wyoming. This position leads wildlife disease management efforts within the Cody Region, and sometimes assists in statewide disease management efforts. This position is supervised out of the Cody 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 457(b) 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! Click here for detailed information, oryou can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

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Human Resource Contact: Dezzaree Schott / [email protected]

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.

Coordinates and implements regional (and occasionally statewide) surveillance and management actions to understand and, if possible, reduce the prevalence of diseases in wildlife populations.
Coordinates with the Department's Veterinary Services Branch and regional wildlife personnel on disease sampling, submission, and study needs.
Conducts field checks and collects biological samples from harvested wildlife for disease surveillance.
Assists with other identified disease surveillance and management needs, including the development of project proposals, solicitation of funding, and review and editing of periodic or final reports.
Provides wildlife disease-based recommendations for hunting season dates, quotas, and population objectives. Remains knowledgeable and current on disease sampling techniques and provides training to regional personnel as needed.
Plans, coordinates, and conducts large scale data collection efforts involving multiple field personnel. Leads 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. Leads the coordination and development of hunting seasons designed to move animal populations toward established objectives, including the understanding and incorporation of public feedback. Collects data for disease surveillance and population monitoring for non-game, protected, and SGCN species.
Develops 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.
Represents the WGFD at public meetings. Develops and maintains 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 communicates with hunters and landowners.
Responds to and appropriately handles injured and nuisance wildlife calls which may require euthanasia of wildlife. Uses chemical and mechanical immobilization equipment and techniques when necessary and appropriate. Uses firearms to euthanize wildlife.
Identifies specific wildlife related research needs and develops project proposals, including methods and budgets, coordinates with researchers, writes proposals to acquire funds, provides input and guidance to project personnel, collects data, and writes, reviews, and edits annual and final project reports.
Assists in coordinating and conducting habitat management by evaluating wildlife habitat conditions, collecting data, and recommending improvements or projects to enhance wildlife habitat.
Participates in WGFD assigned species working groups and committee assignments.
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.
Day and overnight travel through some of the most remote wilderness in the lower 48 states of the US to collect biological data, or to other regions to assist with disease monitoring and mitigation activities.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

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:

Knowledge of wildlife diseases, human safety procedures, and precautionary measures. Ability to coordinate and work with regional stakeholders on complex wildlife disease management issues.
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 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 wildlife management, 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 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

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Travel within the region is required and can involve long drive times and work in remote areas. Additional travel outside the region may be necessary for specific projects.
Wild and domestic animal handling, firearms use, long hours, and irregular schedules are all required by this position.
Backcountry travel required at times, often in high density grizzly bear habitat.

NOTES: (This section is used for recruitment purposes.)

FLSA: Exempt

Supplemental Information

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URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

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.

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