Regional Habitat Program Lead | Land & Water Restoration

State of Utah; Springville (UT); On-site; USD 37,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

On-site work

Job summary

The State of Utah is seeking a Regional Habitat Program Manager to direct habitat conservation and land management initiatives. This role oversees over 100,000 acres of Wildlife Management Areas and agency-held conservation easements in the Central Region.

Based in Springville, UT, you will supervise regional staff, administer budgets and contracts, and lead ecological restoration projects across state, federal, and private lands while strengthening partnerships with agencies and landowners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Management, Wildlife Conservation, Range Management, Biology, Ecology, or a closely related field (or equivalent related experience).
• Professional experience in staff supervision.
• Completion of formal leadership development training.

Responsibilities

• Direct habitat conservation and land management initiatives across WMAs and conservation easements.
• Supervise regional habitat staff and manage budgets and contracts.
• Oversee wildlife surveys and water guzzler programs.
• Lead ecological restoration projects across state, federal, and private lands.
• Collaborate with interagency partners and stakeholders.

Skills

Staff supervision

Leadership

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Management or related field

Tools

GIS software

Spatial analysis

Job description

The State of Utah is seeking a Regional Habitat Program Manager to direct habitat conservation and land management initiatives. This role oversees over 100,000 acres of Wildlife Management Areas and agency-held conservation easements in the Central Region.

Based in Springville, UT, you will supervise regional staff, administer budgets and contracts, and lead ecological restoration projects across state, federal, and private lands while strengthening partnerships with agencies and landowners.