Director-Wyoming Game and Fish Department 2026-02423

Director-Wyoming Game and Fish Department 2026-02423

Salary

$14,279.20 - $15,866.93 Monthly

Location

Cheyenne, WY

Job Type

At-Will Full-Time

Job Number

2026-02423

Department

Wyoming Game and Fish Department

Division

Directors Office

Opening Date

10/15/2026

Closing Date

11/16/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Exempt

Job Classification

EXMT07

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Description and Functions

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

As Chief Administrator of the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, this position is responsible for a nationally recognized staff of approximately 415 permanent employees and an annual budget of 102 million dollars.

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

and MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!.

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Explore our Total Compensation Calculator: compensationcalculator.wyo.gov

Human Resources Contact: Dezzaree Schott / dezzaree.schott@wyo.gov

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

• Under the direction and supervision of the Game and Fish Commission, provides direction to a department overseeing an unparalleled variety and abundance of wildlife resources.
• Provides general supervision and control of activities, functions, and employees in a high-quality-of-life environment.
• Shall hold office at the pleasure of the Governor.
• Devotes 100% of the time to the performance and supervision of duties conferred by the Commission and by law.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Wyoming Statute 9-2-2010(b) and Wyoming Statute 23-1-402(a) specify that the individual selected by the Commission and Governor be qualified and competent. Preference may be given to candidates with the following qualifications:

(1 Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university and demonstrated increasingly responsible leadership in the field of fish and wildlife management.

(2) Extensive management administrative experience, which includes the supervision of numerous professional-level staff.

(3) Development and implementation of long-range plans, policies, objectives, multi-faceted budgets, and human resource management plans.

(4) Excellent skills in leadership, negotiation, conflict resolution, consensus building, and public relations.

(5) Proven written and oral communication skills.

(6) Ability to function effectively in a complex political environment with a broad range of public entities, interest groups, and various governmental entities with roles in natural resources management.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of current practices in wildlife management
• Knowledge of principles, concepts, and practices of government management, including budget development and control
• Knowledge of processes of state government, including legislative and administrative processes
• Knowledge of Wyomings current cultural/social trends and attitudes of the citizens in relation to wildlife resource management
• Skill in facilitation and small and large group communications
• Skill in oral and written communications, including public speaking
• Skill in interpersonal relations
• Skill in demonstrating effective leadership
• Skill in successful personnel management

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

None - See "Preferences"

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Travel is required. Must have a valid drivers license.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Exempt
• This is an AT-WILL position, which serves at the pleasure of the Governor. (a) The governor shall appoint a competent

person as the director of the department as provided in W.S. 9-2-2010 at a salary determined by the commission, not

to exceed the sum set by law. (b) The director shall hold office at the pleasure of the governor and may be removed

by him as provided in W.S. 9-1-202. (c) The director is the chief administrative head of the department with general

supervision and control of all activities, functions, and employees of the department, under the direction and

supervision of the commission. They shall devote their entire time to the performance and supervision of the duties

conferred on them by the commission and by law.

• APPLICATIONS: A State of Wyoming Application and an attached resume (limit resume to 2 pages) must be

completed by 11/15/2026 11:59 AM Mountain. Include no less than 3 reference contact persons.

• Questions regarding the application and interview processes should be directed to Jeff Davis, at

jeffrey.davis1@wyo.gov, or (307) 777-4689.

• Following the interview process with the Game and Fish Commission, the three finalists selected by the Commission

will be provided to the Governors Office.

• Applicants must be available for interview by appointment with the Governor of Wyoming.
• NOTE: All applicants should be aware that applications for this position will be treated as public documents.
• Successful applicants for employment must pass a background check prior to appointment.

Supplemental Information

040-Game & Fish - Directors Office

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Total Compensation Calculator.

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,

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

Human Resources Contact: Dezzaree Schott / dezzaree.schott@wyo.gov

Working for the State of Wyoming means more than a job - it's a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.

Employees enjoy:

• Comprehensive health coverage - medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Voluntary Benefits - including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
• Multiple retirement options - including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
• Generous paid leave and flexible schedules - vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 9 paid holidays each year
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility - for those with qualifying student loans
• Training and professional development - to support your career growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program - Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
• Wellness Program - Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health

Know your full value.

Your paycheck is only part of the picture. The State of Wyoming offers a Total Compensation Calculator that shows the full value of your salary plus benefits, so you can clearly see what your complete compensation package looks like.

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WORKING 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.

Click here for detailed information or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!.

01

(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
• Associates Degree
• Associates Degree and additional coursework
• Bachelors Degree
• Bachelors Degree and additional coursework
• Masters Degree
• Masters Degree and additional coursework
• Doctorate Degree
• Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
• None of the Above

02

(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

03

Did you graduate from an accredited four-year college or university and demonstrated increasingly responsible leadership in the field of fish and wildlife management?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have extensive management administrative experience, which includes the supervision of numerous professional-level staff?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have experience with development and implementation of long-range plans, policies, objectives, multi-faceted budgets and human resource management plans?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have the ability to function effectively in a complex political environment with a broad range of public entities, interest groups, and various governmental entities with roles in natural resources management?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have excellent skills in leadership, negotiation, conflict resolution, consensus building, and public relations?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you have proven written and oral communication skills?

• Yes
• No

09

(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

10

(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employees first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. This employee may be eligible for a Referral bonus.

11

(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.

12

(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 and understand that, if claiming Veterans Preference, I must attach the appropriate supporting documentation to each application I submit in order to receive Veterans Preference.

• Yes, I have read and understand the Veterans Preference Disclosure.
• No, I am not claiming Veterans Preference

13

(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

Required Question

Employer State of Wyoming

Address Human Resource Contact Information located in the

General Description Section

Statewide, Wyoming, 82002

Phone 307-777-7188

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