Wyoming Natural Resources Specialist - Wildlife & Compliance

Colorado State University; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 73,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado State University is seeking a Natural Resources Specialist in Cheyenne, WY, to ensure compliance with wildlife and habitat laws during MILCON projects. You will guide program evaluation, allocate resources, review reports, and support field surveys as needed.

The role interfaces with the Air Force SPO, CE personnel, contractors, and partners, requiring strong communication, teamwork, and regulatory knowledge. Candidates may travel and work in office and field settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, wildlife management or related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of natural resource/biological professional experience.
• Experience with GIS software, esp. ESRI’s GIS product suite.
• Familiarity with MBTA and ESA.
• Experience applying environmental principles to NEPA and natural resource management.
• Experience analyzing and interpreting environmental data and regulations.
• Supervisory experience leading interdisciplinary teams.
• Experience communicating health, safety, and security protocols.
• Experience preparing detailed scientific reports.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical expert in biological sciences on MILCON projects covering ESA, MBTA, NEPA and CWA.
• Assist with review and inspection of construction activities for regulatory compliance on wildlife and habitats.
• Monitor and assess effectiveness of mitigation measures.
• Manage project files and documentation via SharePoint/Box.
• Prepare and review technical reports for compliance and quality.
• Communicate with SPO and stakeholders through meetings and emails.
• Develop agendas, train modules, lead meetings, and prepare progress reports.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to translate regulations into actionable solutions.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

GIS

Wildlife management

Regulatory compliance

Environmental policy

NEPA knowledge

ESA familiarity

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, wildlife management, wildlife biology or related discipline

Master’s degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, wildlife management, wildlife biology or related discipline

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

Field Maps

Survey123

Job description

Colorado State University is seeking a Natural Resources Specialist in Cheyenne, WY, to ensure compliance with wildlife and habitat laws during MILCON projects. You will guide program evaluation, allocate resources, review reports, and support field surveys as needed.

The role interfaces with the Air Force SPO, CE personnel, contractors, and partners, requiring strong communication, teamwork, and regulatory knowledge. Candidates may travel and work in office and field settings.