Regional Technical Assistance Lead – Wildlife & Habitat

IdahoPTV; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 4,473,000 - 5,677,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick leave

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Retirement plans (401k/457)

Job summary

Idaho Department of Fish and Game seeks a Regional Technical Assistance Manager at the Clearwater Regional Office in Lewiston to lead technical support and coordinate with regional staff and state-wide programs. You will oversee technical assistance responses and work closely with the Technical Services Bureau to guide conservation actions.

This role requires deep knowledge of fish and wildlife biology, strong communication skills, and collaboration with local, state, and federal agencies.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Fisheries, Wildlife, or Natural Resource Management with ≥2 years of relevant experience, or Bachelor's with ≥4 years.
• Experience evaluating land use impacts on habitats and analyzing biological data.
• Experience interpreting environmental documents and communicating findings in writing and verbally.

Responsibilities

• Assess proposed management actions and their effects on fish, wildlife, and habitats.
• Coordinate with IDFG staff and external agencies to respond to requests.
• Communicate management effects, alternatives, and mitigations clearly to stakeholders.

Skills

Fish & wildlife biology

Habitat management

Environmental regulations

Education

Master's in Fisheries/Wildlife/NRM

Bachelor's in Fisheries/Wildlife/NRM

Job description

Idaho Department of Fish and Game seeks a Regional Technical Assistance Manager at the Clearwater Regional Office in Lewiston to lead technical support and coordinate with regional staff and state-wide programs. You will oversee technical assistance responses and work closely with the Technical Services Bureau to guide conservation actions.

This role requires deep knowledge of fish and wildlife biology, strong communication skills, and collaboration with local, state, and federal agencies.