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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

Role overview

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.

Updated 2h ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Fishery Management • 1+ yrs
Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention • 1+ yrs
Leadership • 1+ yrs
Scientific Data Interpretation • 1+ yrs
Budget Administration • 1+ yrs
Communication • 1+ yrs
Collaboration • 1+ yrs
Fish Taxonomy • 1+ yrs
Aquatic Resource Conservation • 1+ yrs
Data Analysis • 1+ yrs
AIS Program Management • 1+ yrs
Scientific Research • 1+ yrs

Experience

1-7 years

Certifications

Valid driver's license • Required
CDL • Required

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Operations

Industries

Wildlife & Conservation

Employment

Full Time

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

$7.2K - $8K per month

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyUSD
PeriodMonthly

Benefits and perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationPinedale, Wyoming, United States
Work typeOnsite
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleHigh9/10
physicalHigh8/10
cognitiveHigh8/10
executionHigh8/10
creativityMedium6/10
uncertaintyMedium6/10
communicationHigh9/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

Wyoming Game and Fish Department

Team size

Growing team

Location

Pinedale, Wyoming, United States

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is seeking a Regional Fisheries Supervisor in Pinedale, WY. The purpose of this position is to conserve and enhance the aquatic resources of Wyoming. The position supervises a Regional Fishery Management team charged with providing and protecting diverse, quality fisheries resources and angling opportunities in balance with the productive capacity of habitats and public desires.
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Regional Fisheries Supervisor

Pinedale, Wyoming, United StatesFull Time