Game & Fish Deputy Director 2025-02773

The State of Wyoming is seeking a Deputy Director for the Game & Fish Division in Cheyenne, WY. This permanent full-time role involves directing and managing wildlife control, propagation, and regulation. Responsibilities include collaborating with government agencies and stakeholders, overseeing department functions, and ensuring compliance with laws. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and significant experience in wildlife management. Travel is required for this position.
Salary: $11,645.38 - $12,939.31 Monthly
Location : Cheyenne, WY
Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Job Number: 2025-02773
Department: Game & Fish Division
Division: Director's Office
Opening Date: 11/13/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Job Classification: FWMG16

Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Directs, plans, organizes, and controls functions of a major department of state government responsible for the "control, propagation, management, protection, and regulation of all Wyoming Wildlife" (23-1-103). Responsible for working with the Governor's Office, Legislature, and the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission on a variety of issues, including sensitive species, funding, energy development, and other matters associated with the department's mission. Directs, plans, organizes, and controls functions of the agency's Statewide Habitat Protection Program.

Human Resource Contact: Dezzaree Schott /
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.
Extensive interactions with federal, state, and local government agencies, legislators, non-governmental organizations, and private industry on a wide variety of wildlife-related issues.Direct department administrators and subordinates to accomplish department objectives.Assign activities to meet department objectives, delegate authority, and implement direction.Regulate activities per statutes, objectives, and budget.Establish department objectives after evaluating constituents' desires and regulatory, social, and budgetary constraints.Develop or select alternatives to accomplish department objectives.Prioritize and maintain staffing of positions to ensure the effectiveness of the department.Serve as the department Director in their absence.Advisory to other organizations, the general public, and work groups.Serve on various regional and national committees that develop policy positions governing wildlife.

Qualifications
PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:
Preference may be given to individuals with work experience in wildlife management.

**Must have a valid driver's license.
KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of fish and wildlife management and policy.Knowledge of environmental compliance, laws, and processes.Knowledge of personnel management.Knowledge of state and federal legislation and regulations.Knowledge of current and future trends (national and local).Skill in planning and organizing large, complex programs and evaluating progress toward objectives.Skill in public-political involvement.Skill in managing large departments with multiple areas of expertise.Skill in decision-making.Skill in oral and written communications.Skill in interpersonal relations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (typically in Wildlife Management)
Experience:

6-8 years of progressive work experience (typically in Wildlife Management) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Game and Fish Administrator
OR
Education & Experience Substitution:

8-10 years of progressive work experience (typically in Wildlife Management) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Game and Fish Administrator
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Travel is required.

NOTES:

FLSA: ExemptThis is an AT-WILL position, which serves at the pleasure of the Director.
Supplemental Information
040-Game & Fish Commission - Office of the Director

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Employees enjoy:
Comprehensive health coverage - medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your familyVoluntary Benefits - including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accountsMultiple retirement options - including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial securityGenerous paid leave and flexible schedules - vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 11 paid holidays each yearPublic Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility - for those with qualifying student loansTraining and professional development - to support your career growth and advancementEmployee Assistance Program - Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discountsWellness Program - Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal healthWORKING FOR THE GREATEST STATE IN THE NATION - Wyoming offers a lifestyle you can't find anywhere else - wide-open spaces, clean air, friendly communities, year-round recreation, and no state income tax.
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(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.) High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent Some college Coursework, No Degree Received Associate's Degree Associate's Degree and additional coursework Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's Degree and additional coursework Master's Degree Master's Degree and additional coursework Doctorate Degree Doctorate Degree and additional coursework None of the Above
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(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.) 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours N/A
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(FWMG16) Which of the following best describes your work experience in Wildlife management? Experience definition: (This experience includes the supervision and management of wildlife biology, biology, zoology, range management, wildlife resource management, and research or habitat development.) No relevant experience. Less than four (4) years of relevant experience. Four (4) to less than five (5) years of relevant experience. Five (5) to less than six (6) years of relevant experience. Six (6) to less than Seven (7) years of relevant experience. Seven (7) to less than eight (8) years of relevant experience. Eight (8) or more years of relevant experience.
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(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.
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Do you have a valid driver's license? Yes No
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(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity? Government Jobs @www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming Indeed LinkedIn Zip Recruiter Wyoming Workforce Center Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.) Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement Career Fair Human Resources Division Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee) Current State Employee Other
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(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employee's first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. This employee may be eligible for a Referral bonus.
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(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.
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(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans' preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans' preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans' preference disclosure. Yes No I am not a veteran
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(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veteran's military service, and wish to claim veterans' preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans' preference status. By requesting veterans' preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure. Current State Employee Veteran - DD214 Attached Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veteran's Disability Determination Attached Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached None of the above
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(A) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume' is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.I have read and understand the above statement. Yes No
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