Chief Administrator, Wildlife Resources

State of Wyoming; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Flexible schedules

Meaningful work

Job summary

The State of Wyoming is seeking a Chief Administrator for the Game and Fish Department, overseeing a staff of about 415 and a 102 million dollar annual budget. This senior role directs operations under the Governor and the Commission, and requires dedication to wildlife resources and public service.

You will provide strategic leadership, supervise department activities, and work within a high profile political environment to balance conservation with public interests.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university and demonstrated increasingly responsible leadership in the field of fish and wildlife management.
• Extensive management administrative experience, including supervision of numerous professional-level staff.
• Development and implementation of long-range plans, policies, objectives, multifaceted budgets, and human resource management plans.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, conflict resolution, consensus building, and public relations skills.
• Proven written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to function effectively in a complex political environment with a broad range of public entities, interest groups, and governmental entities in natural resources management.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction to a department overseeing wildlife resources.
• Provide general supervision and control of activities, functions, and employees in a high-quality-of-life environment.
• Hold office at the pleasure of the Governor.
• Devote 100% of time to duties conferred by the Commission and by law.

Skills

Leadership

Public relations

Communication

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Budget management

Job description

The State of Wyoming is seeking a Chief Administrator for the Game and Fish Department, overseeing a staff of about 415 and a 102 million dollar annual budget. This senior role directs operations under the Governor and the Commission, and requires dedication to wildlife resources and public service.

You will provide strategic leadership, supervise department activities, and work within a high profile political environment to balance conservation with public interests.