Director-Wyoming Game and Fish Department 2026-02423

State of Wyoming•Cheyenne, WY

About The Position

The Director serves as Chief Administrator of the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, overseeing approximately 415 permanent employees and an annual budget of $102 million. Under the direction and supervision of the Game and Fish Commission, the Director provides general supervision and control of the Department’s activities, functions, and employees. The position is at the pleasure of the Governor and devotes its entire time to duties conferred by the Commission and by law. The role calls for leadership of the Department’s wildlife-resource management work and effective administration of its staff, budget, plans, policies, and objectives. Travel is required, and the Director must hold a valid driver’s license. The position is FLSA-exempt and at-will.

Requirements

Must be qualified and competent as specified by Wyoming statutes.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Must be available for an interview by appointment with the Governor of Wyoming.
Successful applicants must pass a background check prior to appointment.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.
Demonstrated increasingly responsible leadership in fish and wildlife management.
Extensive administrative management experience, including supervision of numerous professional-level staff.
Experience developing and implementing long-range plans, policies, objectives, multifaceted budgets, and human-resource management plans.
Excellent leadership, negotiation, conflict-resolution, consensus-building, and public-relations skills.
Proven written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a complex political environment involving public entities, interest groups, and governmental entities engaged in natural-resources management.
Knowledge of current wildlife-management practices.
Knowledge of government-management principles and practices, including budget development and control.
Knowledge of state-government processes, including legislative and administrative processes.
Knowledge of Wyoming cultural and social trends and citizens’ attitudes regarding wildlife-resource management.
Skill in facilitation and small- and large-group communication.
Skill in oral and written communication, including public speaking.
Skill in interpersonal relations, effective leadership, and personnel management.

Responsibilities

Direct and supervise the Wyoming Game and Fish Department under the direction and supervision of the Game and Fish Commission.
Provide general supervision and control of Department activities, functions, and employees.
Devote the full work time to duties assigned by the Commission and by law.
Oversee Department administration, including staff and the annual budget.