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NEOGOV · 19 hours ago

Regional Wildlife Program Manager – Region 6 - WMS Band 2 - Permanent - 2026-00273

Grays Harbor County – Montesano, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$121K/yr - $121K/yr

5+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Regional Wildlife Program Manager for Region 6 within the Department of Fish and Wildlife. The role involves providing strategic direction and oversight for wildlife conservation and recreation outcomes, managing multiple divisions, and engaging with various stakeholders on wildlife management policies.

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Responsibilities

Supervising regional Wildlife Program staff to accomplish tasks that address Agency Strategic Goals, Program directives, and Division objectives

Managing the Region 6 Wildlife Program budget

Participating as a member in regular meetings for Agency Senior Management Team, Wildlife Program Leadership Team, and Regional Senior Staff

Developing policies included in species plans and recreational hunting programs having regional and statewide significance

Negotiating with the public, Indian Tribes, organized constituents’ groups, other state, county, city and federal agencies regarding wildlife management policies, recreation access, hunting recreation and wildlife protection

Managing the Department-owned land base in the region

Directing biological survey efforts to protect threatened and endangered species and to assess game species status

Acting as the Wildlife Program contact for Tribes, legislators and other elected officials in Region 6

Developing hunting season recommendations for the region for statewide participation

Qualification

Wildlife ManagementHabitat ManagementBudget ManagementSupervisory ExperiencePolicy DevelopmentStakeholder EngagementConflict ResolutionTechnical CommunicationValid Driver’s LicenseTeam BuildingFieldworkData CollectionGIS Mapping

Required

Bachelor's degree in Wildlife Management, Natural Resource Science, or a related field

Five (5) years of professional experience applying advanced principles and techniques of wildlife management, including the biology and ecology of regional wildlife species such as mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates

Five (5) years of professional experience implementing recognized methods and standards for habitat and land management

Five (5) years of professional experience navigating regulatory frameworks and bureaucratic processes related to wildlife management, conflict management, and/or land management activities

Five (5) years of professional experience working with private landowners and/or agricultural producers to address wildlife conservation

Three (3) years of professional experience supervising or managing senior-level staff, including providing guidance, training, conflict resolution, work planning, performance management, and evaluation

Three (3) years of professional experience building a strong team dynamic across dispersed locations

Three (3) years of professional experience managing priorities and activities across multiple divisions and sections within a Wildlife Program

Three (3) years of professional experience communicating, verbally and in writing, technical information to diverse audiences

Three (3) years of professional experience building and maintaining relationships with constituents and stakeholders with diverse interests, including engaging in processes that influence political and policy outcomes

One (1) year of professional experience managing budgets, grants, or contracts and effectively allocating resources across multiple projects

Valid Driver's License

Must satisfy and maintain certification for limited access to the WDFW's law enforcement dispatch and records system which includes passing initial and recurring periodic fingerprinting and background checks

May also be required to be the named individual responsible person for an explosives storage magazine license which requires additional fingerprinting/background checks through the Department of Labor and Industries

Preferred

Master's degree or higher in Wildlife Management, Natural Resource Science, or a related field

Three (3) years of professional experience working with tribal governments, local communities, nonprofit organizations, or other stakeholders to build consensus and support for wildlife management objectives

Three (3) years of professional experience with data collection, GIS mapping, wildlife population modeling, or other technical tools to support management decisions

Benefits

Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses.

Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program.

All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems.

If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month.

Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165.

Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave.