Regional Wildlife Manager

Please note: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 P.M. MST on the posting end date.  

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) is seeking qualified candidates for two Regional Wildlife Manager positions. These key leadership opportunities are located in our Panhandle Regional Office in Coeur d’Alene and our Southeast Regional Office in Pocatello, where you will help guide wildlife conservation and management efforts. 

Why IDFG? We are a premier natural resource agency dedicated to preserving, protecting, perpetuating, and managing Idaho's fish and wildlife for this great state. We are committed to creativity, innovation, and excellence as we cultivate opportunities for our customers to engage with our natural resources and become resource stewards for future generations. We are highly dedicated to our mission, committed to our team, and we know how to balance work/life commitments while loving the work we do.

What We Offer: 
 

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance - employee only coverage for PPO $70.74/month for medical and vision & $12.08/month for dental
• Participation in one of the Nation's best state retirement systems
• Generous vacation and sick leave accrual that begins as soon as you start (accumulate approximately 3 weeks of vacation the first year, and increasing with state longevity)
• Eleven paid holidays a year
• Eight weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Multiple saving plans-optional 401k and 457 plans 
• Group Life Insurance/Disability Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance - state provided basic life insurance coverage and affordable supplemental plans 
• Public Sector Student Loan Forgiveness (eligibility requirements may apply)
• Employee Assistance Program - confidential support, information, and resources for all of life's challenges
• State and Department Wellness Programs 
• Ongoing training opportunities
• Potential flexible work schedule   

General Information:  

This announcement will be used to fill the current Regional Wildlife Manager vacancies in Coeur d’Alene and Pocatello only. To be considered for either current vacancy for Regional Wildlife Manager, you must apply through this announcement. 

Responsibilities: 

As a regional wildlife manager, you will oversee a dedicated wildlife team charged with implementation of regional and statewide management priorities for a variety of wildlife species and their habitats, including big game, upland game, migratory birds, waterfowl, forest carnivores, species of greatest conservation need, and furbearers, as well as implementation of the State Wildlife Action Plan. 

• Prepares, implements, and evaluates management plans for wildlife.
• Hires and trains staff.
• Assigns work, supervises staff, and evaluates performance.
• Designs, implements, and supervises data collection for wildlife surveys and monitoring programs.
• Reviews and develops assessment reports and impact statements affecting area wildlife populations and habitat.
• Facilitates public involvement activities and outreach efforts.
• Formulates hunting seasons and rule recommendations.
• Supervises the regional wildlife depredation program, including planning and administering wildlife depredation hunts and emergency winter feeding operations.
• Develops and monitors program budget. 

Minimum Qualifications: 
(All qualifications listed below are required. To be considered for this position, applicants must meet the minimum experience and/or education standards as outlined in each of the typical qualification guidelines. A detailed resume or work history must be submitted, clearly demonstrating/supporting how you meet each requirement. This information is essential to our initial evaluation process. Incomplete applications or those lacking relevant details may not be considered for further review.)

• Considerable knowledge of: wildlife management practices to include ecology, habitat requirements and population dynamics of wildlife; federal and state law and regulations governing the taking, possessing, and controlling of wildlife; assessing wildlife populations. (Typically gained by at least nine years of full-time professional work experience in wildlife management in habitat resource management or wildlife population management OR a bachelor's degree in wildlife management or a closely related field and at least five years of full-time professional work experience in habitat and resource management or wildlife population management OR a master of science degree in wildlife management or a closely related field and at least three years of full-time professional work experience in habitat and resource management or wildlife population management.)
• Good knowledge of the interaction between plant and animal species. (Typically gained by at least six years of full-time professional work experience providing input into the areas listed above OR a bachelor's degree in wildlife management or a closely related field and at least two years of full-time professional experience providing input into these areas listed above OR possession of a master's degree in wildlife management or a closely related field.)
• Some knowledge of partnering with outside agencies, departments or organizations to facilitate wildlife projects. (Typically gained by at least six years of professional full-time work experience that included working directly with sportsmen, private landowners, and state and federal agencies to implement wildlife management actions OR successful completion of a bachelor's degree in wildlife management or natural resource management and at least two years of full-time professional experience working directly with sportsmen, private landowners, and state and federal agencies to implement wildlife management actions OR a Master of Science degree in wildlife management or natural resource management.
• Some knowledge of supervisory practices. (Typically gained by at least six months of experience supervising employees (seasonal, temporary workers, technicians, support, volunteers, work groups, teams) with direct responsibility for assigning and reviewing their work, input into performance evaluations and handling conflict and/or performance problems and hiring (may have only input into final selection). This experience could include serving as a project leader or lead worker or successful completion of a class or seminar (more than one day) specifically covering supervisory practices.)
• Experience: developing and evaluating impact of wildlife and land management programs; conducting wildlife research and writing reports of findings. (Typically gained by at least eight years of full-time professional work experience providing input on methodology, gathering, and analyzing wildlife data, and providing written and oral analysis of findings OR a bachelor's degree in wildlife management or a closely related field and at least four years of full-time professional work experience providing input on methodology, gathering, and analyzing wildlife data, and providing written and oral analysis of findings OR possession of a Master of Science degree in wildlife management or a closely related field and at least two years of full-time professional experience providing input on methodology, gathering, and analyzing wildlife data, and providing written and oral analysis of findings.) 

Applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter, or include within their resume the location(s) for which they wish to be considered. 

Thank you for applying with us!