Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays

• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future

• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options

• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

• Ensures a safe working environment and promotes positive team morale by providing daily leadership, coordination and logistics support to two crews, consisting of up to three crew members each, based in Lander and Casper, that operate independently and together throughout Wyoming.
• Provides high-level project communication and coordination with Department personnel, state and federal agencies, private landowners, stakeholders and the public.
• Provides safe, efficient, and cost-effective utilization of manpower, equipment, materials, and other essential resources involving optimizing resource allocations to maximize productivity. Conducts cost analysis for wildlife habitat and recreation developments, contributing to budget planning and ensuring cost-effective project management.
• Develops, improves and maintains public facilities on WHMAs, PAAs and elk feedgrounds, including roads, parking areas, outhouses and signs.
• Manages project requests from various sections of the Department, oversees services requiring heavy equipment and specialty tools. Reviews and coordinates submitted projects, assesses specifications and requirements, determines feasibility and optimal completion methods, schedules projects with teams, and compiles detailed reports on project analysis, cost, benefits, and completion.
• Oversees and performs the planning and execution of aquatic and terrestrial habitat projects, including stream restoration, sagebrush mowing, aeration, seed drilling, guzzler installation, wetlands enhancement, irrigation structure construction, farming operations, etc.
• Operates, oversees the safe operation, and manages the logistics of heavy equipment, including backhoes, excavators, loaders, large farm tractors and related implements, heavy truck and trailer combinations, and other machinery necessary to complete assigned tasks.
• Maintains and manages the maintenance of a fleet of heavy equipment, tractors, large trucks, vehicles and other machinery to ensure their proper safety, functionality and longevity.
• Ensures compliance with federal and state regulations such as OSHA, FMCSA, DOT, ADA, DEQ, and others. This involves staying up to date on relevant regulations and implementing necessary measures to meet compliance standards
• Provides technical assistance for other divisions within the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, state and federal agencies and non-governmental organizations.

PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:


Preference will be given to those with a bachelor's degree in wildlife management, range management, ecology, biology, zoology, or closely related field, PLUS two years of work experience in the development and maintenance of wildlife habitats, forests, rangelands, wetlands, irrigated lands, farm or ranch land, which includes the operation and maintenance of heavy equipment.

** Must have a valid driver’s license and must obtain a Class A CDL, including a valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate, within 6 months after hire. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department will provide training to acquire Class A CDL if required.

• Knowledge of wildlife habitat, range management, stream restoration, farming and construction techniques.
• Ability to operate 4x4 pickups, various trailers, heavy trucks, truck/trailer combinations in excess of 80,000 lbs, heavy construction equipment, power tools, hand tools, transits, chainsaws, welders, cutting torches, laser levels, ATVs/UTVs, and other equipment to complete projects and tasks in adverse conditions.
• Knowledge of aquatic & terrestrial wildlife management and habitat requirements.
• Knowledge of natural resource management, range management, wetland management, and habitat management.
• Knowledge of engineering, heavy equipment operation and construction procedures for working on a variety of projects.
• Skill in written and oral communication and interpersonal interactions.
• Skill in organizing, planning, prioritizing, and time management.
• Skill & ability to think critically, diagnose, evaluate and solve problems.
• Ability to listen, be a productive team player and communicate with other employees and the public.
• Ability to follow safety procedures for construction work and heavy equipment operation.
• Requires strength and stamina to work in extreme outdoor conditions and pack heavy supplies to remote locations.
• Must be able to effectively and safely operate large trucks, heavy equipment, farm equipment and power tools.
• Ability to work alone and exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to utilize a computer to prepare work plans, reports, budgets and maps within ArcGIS, Microsoft and Google applications.

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Ability to operate Class 8 heavy trucks, heavy construction equipment, farm machinery, power tools, hand tools, and other equipment to complete projects and tasks in adverse conditions.
• Extensive and continuous overnight travel away from the duty station is required throughout the work week.
• Extended stays in campers.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions.

• FLSA: Exempt
• Successful applicants for employment must pass a background check prior to appointment.
• Please submit a cover letter to Todd Grosskopf, Statewide Habitat and Access Supervisor, 5400 Bishop Blvd, Cheyenne, WY 82006 (Email: todd.grosskopf@wyo.gov), in addition to submitting the state application. The cover letter should include career plans and suitability for the job.
• CONTACT: For more information regarding this position, contact Todd Grosskopf, Statewide Habitat and Access Supervisor, at 307-777-4537.

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URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.