Regional Habitat Program Manager - Central Region (Hybrid)

United Trading Group; Springville (UT); On-site; USD 37,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Utah Division of Wildlife Resources seeks a Regional Habitat Program Manager to lead habitat conservation and land management across the central region. You will oversee 100,000+ acres of WMAs and conservation easements, supervise staff, manage budgets and contracts, and coordinate ecological restoration projects with state, federal, and private partners.

The role emphasizes program leadership, interagency collaboration, and public engagement to advance habitat outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required or equivalent experience.
• Professional experience in staff supervision.
• Completion of formal leadership development training.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate regional habitat staff; manage hiring, task delegation, performance reviews, and professional development.
• Oversee regional WMAs, conservation easements, and water guzzler maintenance; lead habitat restoration projects.
• Coordinate with state and federal agencies, non-profits, livestock operators, and landowners to implement restoration initiatives.
• Develop annual regional work plans, manage budgets, draft agreements, and review external actions affecting wildlife.
• Initiate biological surveys to monitor species and habitats and represent the agency in meetings.

Skills

Staff supervision

Leadership development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Management or related field

Master’s or Ph.D. in Wildlife/Ecology (preferred)

Tools

GIS

Job description

Utah Division of Wildlife Resources seeks a Regional Habitat Program Manager to lead habitat conservation and land management across the central region. You will oversee 100,000+ acres of WMAs and conservation easements, supervise staff, manage budgets and contracts, and coordinate ecological restoration projects with state, federal, and private partners.

The role emphasizes program leadership, interagency collaboration, and public engagement to advance habitat outcomes.