NEOGOV · 8 hours ago
Avian Conservation Coordinator (Wildlife Coordinator)
Salt Lake County, UT
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$30.16/hr - $37.22/hr
5+ years expNEOGOV is seeking an Avian Conservation Coordinator with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources to lead statewide avian conservation efforts. The role focuses on preventing ESA listings and recovering threatened and endangered species through strategy, partnerships, and effective management.
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Responsibilities
Lead the Terrestrial Wildlife Conservation Team in developing and implementing a strategic approach to recover and conserve Utah’s bird species and identifying measures of success
Support Species Working Groups in development of outcome-based objectives for species recovery and conservation in collaboration with related programs and partners
Maintain strong, collaborative partnerships with state, federal, and NGO partners
Develop and prioritize of research, survey and inventory needs
Manage wildlife conservation related funding by developing grant proposals, coordinating proposal review and ranking, entering budgets, tracking expenditures and monitoring reporting requirements
Represent UDWR on regional and national teams to support landscape-scale collaboration towards the recovery and conservation of birds
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree in wildlife biology, ecology, zoology, natural resources management, or a closely related field, or directly related work experience equivalent
Five (5) years of professional experience in wildlife or bird conservation, habitat management, or applied ecological research
Demonstrated knowledge of avian ecology and bird conservation principles
Experience working with wildlife survey, monitoring, or assessment data
Experience collaborating with internal staff and external partners, such as government agencies, NGOs, tribes, or landowners
Ability to communicate technical information clearly through written reports and verbal presentations
Preferred
A Master's degree or higher in wildlife biology, ecology, ornithology, or a related field
Experience coordinating or leading statewide, regional, or multi-agency wildlife conservation initiatives
Knowledge of state and federal wildlife laws and policies, including the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, Endangered Species Act considerations, and State Wildlife Action Plans
Experience with conservation planning, implementation, and effectiveness monitoring
Familiarity with GIS, spatial data, population modeling, or statistical analysis as applied to wildlife conservation
Experience securing or managing grants or conservation funding
Ability to administer financial resources in a manner which instills public trust and accomplishes the Division's mission
Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership without direct supervisory authority
Experience representing an organization in regional or national conservation forums or working groups
Benefits
Health insurance
Retirement
Paid leave
Flexible work options when appropriate
Opportunities for training and career development
Medical, dental, life and disability insurance
Comprehensive leave program
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
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CEO
Brandon McDonald
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