Regional Wildlife Manger

State of Montana•Billings, MT

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Wildlife Manager position is primarily office-based and deadline-driven, with periodic fieldwork. Field duties may require hiking across varied terrain; carrying equipment; working from aircraft; operating off‑road and passenger vehicles, including trailering OHVs; and working in all weather conditions year-round. This is a full-time, 40‑hour-per‑week role, Monday through Friday. Occasional evening and weekend meetings or field work are required. Some office tasks and seasonal fieldwork may extend beyond an eight-hour day, and occasional overnight travel may be necessary. The position is based in Billings, Montana, with Region 5 headquarters located adjacent to Lake Elmo State Park. Billings is the state’s largest city, offering major medical facilities, two colleges, an international airport, and a wide range of cultural and recreational activities. Region 5 includes a large portion of the Yellowstone River, Granite Peak, the Absaroka‑Beartooth Wilderness, the Pryor Mountains, and lies near Yellowstone National Park and Bighorn Canyon. The area offers extensive opportunities for hiking, biking, skiing, fishing, hunting, wildlife viewing, and visiting historic sites and local attractions.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Wildlife Biology, Wildlife Management, Biology, Zoology, Ecology, Natural Resources Management, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
At least 5 years of job-related experience.
Ability to complete the Montana State Job Application.
Ability to submit a cover letter outlining interest and qualifications, not to exceed 2 pages.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the conservation and management of Montana’s 600+ species of wild animals and their habitat.
Manages animals legislatively categorized as big game, non-game, migratory game birds, upland game, furbearers, and threatened and endangered species.
Supervises, administers, implements, and evaluates the wildlife management program at the regional level.
Collaborates with all regional staff to meet regional objectives.
Directly supervises four area biologists, a bear specialist, and a wildlife technician.
Indirectly supervises a bear technician and a non-game technician.