Regional Wildlife Program Manager – Region 6

As the Regional Wildlife Program Manager for Region 6, you will provide strategic direction and executive oversight to advance WDFW priorities and deliver effective wildlife conservation and recreation outcomes.

• Supervising regional Wildlife Program staff to accomplish tasks that address Agency Strategic Goals, Program directives, and Division objectives.
• Managing the Region 6 Wildlife Program budget.
• Participating as a member in regular meetings for Agency Senior Management Team, Wildlife Program Leadership Team, and Regional Senior Staff.
• Developing policies included in species plans and recreational hunting programs having regional and statewide significance.
• Negotiating with the public, Indian Tribes, organized constituents’ groups, other state, county, city and federal agencies regarding wildlife management policies, recreation access, hunting recreation and wildlife protection.
• Managing the Department-owned land base in the region.
• Directing biological survey efforts to protect threatened and endangered species and to assess game species status.
• Acting as the Wildlife Program contact for Tribes, legislators and other elected officials in Region 6.
• Developing hunting season recommendations for the region for statewide participation.
• Working Conditions: Primarily office-based work with some fieldwork. Fieldwork may include exposure to variable weather conditions, rough or uneven terrain, and interactions with wildlife or livestock.

• Bachelor's degree in Wildlife Management, Natural Resource Science, or a related field.
• Five (5) years of professional experience: Applying advanced principles and techniques of wildlife management, including the biology and ecology of regional wildlife species such as mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates.
• Three (3) years of professional experience: Supervising or managing senior-level staff, including providing guidance, training, conflict resolution, work planning, performance management, and evaluation.
• Three (3) years of professional experience: Managing budgets, grants, or contracts and effectively allocating resources across multiple projects.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Certifications/Licenses: Valid Driver’s License
• Background Checks & Fingerprinting: Must satisfy and maintain certification for limited access to the WDFW’s law enforcement dispatch and records system which includes passing initial and recurring periodic fingerprinting and background checks.
• Special Requirements: Background Checks & Fingerprinting - Must satisfy and maintain certification for limited access to the WDFW’s law enforcement dispatch and records system which includes passing initial and recurring periodic fingerprinting and background checks.

• Health insurance
• 401k matching
• Flight privileges
• Paid leave
• Vacation (Annual Leave)
• Sick Leave
• Retirement and Deferred Compensation
• Social Security
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Holidays

The Department of Fish and Wildlife is an equal opportunity employer.