Wildlife Resource Supervisor – Habitat & Access Leader

North Dakota Game and Fish Department; Riverdale Township (ND); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department seeks a District Wildlife Resource Supervisor to lead habitat management, conservation programs, and public access initiatives across north-central North Dakota (District V). The role focuses on wildlife populations, long-term stewardship of Wildlife Management Areas, and collaboration with landowners and agencies to sustain outdoor heritage.

Responsibilities include planning, budgeting, development, and implementation of habitat strategies, direct

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in wildlife management, biology, natural or earth science or other related natural resource discipline and four years of professional work experience with a wildlife or natural resource management agency is required.
• A Master of Science degree may be substituted for two years of actual work experience.
• Experience applying wildlife management concepts and habitat management practices; planning, budgeting and staff supervision.

Responsibilities

• Plan, budget, develop, and implement habitat management strategies designed to improve wildlife populations and public lands.
• Direct supervision for permanent and seasonal staff and coordinate annual management priorities.
• Coordinate wildlife depredation response efforts and support statewide surveys, research projects, and population monitoring.
• Collaborate with Private Lands Initiative to deliver habitat and access programs with landowners and hunting opportunities.

Skills

Wildlife management

Leadership

Budgeting

Communication

Project planning

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in wildlife management or related natural resource discipline

Master of Science may substitute for two years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department seeks a District Wildlife Resource Supervisor to lead habitat management, conservation programs, and public access initiatives across north-central North Dakota (District V). The role focuses on wildlife populations, long-term stewardship of Wildlife Management Areas, and collaboration with landowners and agencies to sustain outdoor heritage.

Responsibilities include planning, budgeting, development, and implementation of habitat strategies, direct