STATE OF WYOMING
invites applications for the position of:
FWGW10-2022-01439-Access
Coordinator (Senior Game Warden)-
Statewide
SALARY: $5,161.87 - $6,451.47 Monthly
LOCATION: Statewide
OPENING DATE: 08/17/22
CLOSING DATE: 09/30/22 11:59 PM
DESCRIPTION AND FUNCTIONS:
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is seeking an Access Coordinator/Senior Game
Warden based out of Cody, Wyoming. Within a geographically assigned area and with minimal
direct supervision, the Access Coordinator is responsible for meeting Wyoming Game and Fish
Department (Department) objectives by administering the Wildlife Division's Access Yes Program
to secure, maintain and enhance public access to private lands to provide opportunities for
hunting and angling. This position represents the agency daily by engaging stakeholders (private
landowners, other government agencies, and non-government agencies) to enhance hunting
and fishing access on private and public lands and conduct law enforcement and wildlife
management duties in conjunction with other department personnel on enrolled properties.
This position interacts with a wide array of publics in varied settings and on numerous topics
associated with serving people and conserving wildlife by conducting the following: working with
private landowners to enroll their lands into the Access Yes Program; contract development with
enrolled private landowners, and program donors; use of GIS and GPS to develop maps and
online content of enrolled properties, conduct law enforcement duties on enrolled properties, and
assist with wildlife and habitat management in the region.
Human Resource Contact: Laura Curtis 307-777-4507 laura.curtis1@wyo.gov
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to
describe every function which may be performed at the job level.
Coordinate with the Fish, Services, Fiscal, and Wildlife Divisions as needed to maintain
and enhance hunting and fishing access on Walk-In and Hunter Management Areas.
Coordinate with Department personnel, other government agencies, private landowners,
and non-government organizations to meet program objectives.
Interprets legal land descriptions, reads maps delineating land ownership, uses GIS and
GPS, and is familiar with common real estate transactions.
Develops, administers, and monitors contracts with individuals, agencies, or NGOs as it
pertains to hunting and fishing access.
Responsible for formulation and production of program publications and electronic (i.e.,
website) information at the regional and statewide level pertaining to the Access Yes
Program. Contributes information and education efforts to promote the Access Yes
Program, including fundraising, securing grants, and coordinating donor recognition.
Work independently or with other game wardens to enforce/check compliance with
hunting, fishing, trapping, and watercraft statutes and Wyoming Game and Fish
Commission (Commission) regulations, with emphasis on Access Yes properties, as well
as specific state land statutes and regulations and littering.
Write law enforcement reports, attend court, work with other law enforcement agencies,
conduct investigations, and collect intelligence; conduct watercraft safety equipment
inspections as well as HIN, VIN, and AIS inspections.
Develops and maintains effective working relationships by communicating and
coordinating with Department employees; makes regular public contacts with landowners,
sportspersons, watercraft recreationists, public-at-large, conservation groups, government
agencies, and non-government organizations.
Provide information, education, and presentations on numerous wildlife topics, including
hunter safety, watercraft safety, AIS, CWD, and varied other wildlife, conservation, and
access-related topics.
Collaborates and communicates with Department wildlife biologists to facilitate decisions
related to the management of Wyoming's wildlife resources.
Manages wildlife populations toward Commission-approved objectives; assists with
trapping/collecting/sampling wildlife for research projects and disease surveillance.
Respond to and appropriately address injured and nuisance wildlife reports, which may
require euthanasia; use chemical and mechanical immobilization equipment and
techniques when necessary and appropriate.
Provides ATV/UTV use/safety training and certification to Department employees.
Documents and reports daily activities prepare and administer the regional access
coordinator budget in order to ensure expenditures are within allocated amounts and in
accordance with fiscal procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS:
PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:
**Agency requires that candidates have a Bachelor's degree in wildlife management, range
management, biology, zoology, ichthyology, or other closely related fields. Other bachelor's
degrees may be considered with at least 20 hours of wildlife-related coursework, as evidenced of
required transcripts.
POST certification is required within the first year of employment.
Wyoming State Law requires competitive testing (exam) for wildlife law enforcement positions.
Background check, polygraph, psychological evaluation, and fingerprinting are required prior to
the appointment.
**Must have a valid driver's license
KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of basic concepts, principles, and practices of wildlife management.
Knowledge of animal biological processes.
Knowledge of game and fish statutes and regulations and of enforcement of game and
fish laws and regulations.
Knowledge of wildlife and fish species identification and life history.
Knowledge of population ecology.
Knowledge of methods, techniques, and regulations pertinent to the investigation, court
procedures, and prosecution of violators in wildlife, hunting or fishing, and watercraftrelated criminal cases.
Ability to safely operate motorized equipment, including 4x4 pickup trucks, boats/personal
watercraft, ATVs, and snowmachines.
Ability to safely and appropriately handle live wildlife in a variety of sensitive and
hazardous conditions.
Ability to utilize and handle firearms (enforcement and hunting) and pass Department
firearms qualification requirements and testing.
Ability to perform and pass Department custody/control and intermediate weapons
requirements and use of force testing.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Bachelor's Degree (typically in Biology)
Experience:
1-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Biology) with acquired knowledge at the
level of a Game Warden
Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:
POST certification required
OR
Education & Experience Substitution:
4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Biology) with acquired knowledge at the
level of a Game Warden
Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:
POST certification required
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Ability to work independently.
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Meet physical fitness assessment requirements of Wyoming law enforcement academy.
Information can be found here: https://www.wleacademy.com/
Work in various weather conditions and environments.
Must be able to work all days of the week and varied work hours, including weekends and
early mornings, evenings/late nights.
The position is on call to respond to job requirements.
The position requires the lifting of heavy objects and strenuous physical exertion at times.
NOTES:
FLSA: Exempt
The current opening is in Cody, but recruitment could be used to fill other locations in the
future.
No housing provided.
Wyoming State Law requires competitive testing for wildlife law enforcement positions.
Must submit transcripts containing at least 20 hours of wildlife-related coursework (see
preferences).
Must pass a comprehensive background check, polygraph, psychological evaluation, and
fingerprinting process prior to appointment.
POST certification is required within the first year of employment.
Contact information Wildlife Division at 307-777-4684.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
040-Game and Fish - Wildlife Division
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