Regional Fisheries Supervisor
Location
Pinedale, Wyoming, United States
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full Time
Experience
1-7 years
Compensation
$7.2K - $8K per month
Posted
2h ago
Summary and responsibilities
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Summary
The Regional Fisheries Supervisor at the Wyoming Game and Fish Department leads a team to conserve and enhance aquatic resources in the Upper Green and Lower Bear River drainages. This role involves developing and implementing strategies for fish populations, overseeing AIS program operations, and supervising staff to ensure quality fisheries and angling opportunities.
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is seeking a Regional Fisheries Supervisor to lead aquatic wildlife management and conservation efforts in the Upper Green and Lower Bear River drainages. The position supervises two Regional Fisheries Biologists, temporary biologist technicians, and AIS watercraft inspectors while ensuring quality fisheries and angling opportunities consistent with habitat capacity and public interests.
Key Responsibilities
Implement aquatic wildlife management and protection programs throughout the Pinedale Region.
Develop strategies to maintain and enhance fish populations and fishing opportunities using stocking, regulations, outreach, and habitat management.
Oversee regional Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) operations in coordination with the AIS Coordinator.
Supervise permanent and temporary staff, including training, scheduling, performance, policy compliance, data management, equipment, and reporting.
Serve as the primary regional contact for aquatic wildlife issues and respond to public and professional inquiries.
Prepare annual/monthly work schedules, progress reports, administrative documents, publications, and presentations.
Coordinate with fisheries, AIS, fish culture, habitat, enforcement, leadership, fiscal, IT, education, and other Department personnel.
Develop the annual regional aquatic wildlife operating budget and oversee crew expenditures.
Collaborate with state and federal agencies, tribes, and private landowners on aquatic resource management.
Represent the region on interagency teams and working groups.
Review proposed activities that may affect aquatic resources and recommend mitigation or alternative actions.
Qualifications
Preferred: Master of Science degree plus 5 years of relevant field experience.
Minimum: Bachelor’s degree, typically in Wildlife Management or a related field, plus 1–3 years of progressive experience in wildlife management. Education and experience may be substituted with 4–7 years of progressive relevant experience.
Required: Valid driver’s license. CDL may be required.
Knowledge & Skills
Fishery management, fishery science, taxonomy, aquatic resource protection, and public resource management.
AIS threats, prevention, and management best practices.
Leadership and supervision of professional biologists and specialists.
Scientific literature review, complex aquatic studies, data interpretation, and science-based resource decisions.
Strong written and verbal communication with the public, agencies, and professionals.
State and Department policies, regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
Budget development, administration, and expenditure oversight.
Safe operation and maintenance of equipment in remote and hazardous environments, including boating, electricity, first aid/CPR, wilderness survival, and field operations.
Ability to communicate complex scientific concepts clearly to the public.
Working Conditions
The position requires the ability to perform demanding fieldwork in remote and hazardous environments, including operating boats, pulling heavy wet nets in rough weather, carrying electrofishing equipment, wading streams, and navigating rugged terrain.
FLSA: Exempt
Application: Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter. The cover letter must clearly identify the position for which the applicant wishes to be considered.
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$7.2K - $8K per month
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Wyoming Game and Fish Department
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Pinedale, Wyoming, United States
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Regional Fisheries Supervisor
Pinedale, Wyoming, United States • Full Time