Please Note: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 P.M. MDT on the posting end date, 09/04/2026. 

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) is seeking to fill a current opening for Natural Resource Program Coordinator - Habitat & Migration within the Wildlife Bureau's Habitat Program. 

The duty station for this position will be located at one of the department’s regional offices in Jerome, Pocatello, Idaho Falls, or at the Headquarters office in Boise. The final duty station will be determined once the successful candidate has been selected.

Why IDFG? We are a premier natural resource agency dedicated to preserving, protecting, perpetuating, and managing Idaho's fish and wildlife for this great state. We are committed to creativity, innovation, and excellence as we cultivate opportunities for our customers to engage with our natural resources and become resource stewards for future generations. We are highly dedicated to our mission, committed to our team, and we know how to balance work/life commitments while loving the work we do.

What We Offer: 

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance - employee only coverage for PPO $70.74/month for medical and vision & $12.08/month for dental
• Participation in one of the Nation's best state retirement systems
• Generous vacation and sick leave accrual that begins as soon as you start (accumulate approximately 3 weeks of vacation the first year, and increasing with state longevity)
• Eleven paid holidays in a year
• Eight weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Multiple saving plans-optional 401k and 457 plans 
• Group Life Insurance/Disability Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance - state provided basic life insurance coverage and affordable supplemental plans 
• Public Sector Student Loan Forgiveness (eligibility requirements may apply)
• Employee Assistance Program - confidential support, information, and resources for all of life's challenges
• State and Department Wellness Programs 
• Ongoing training opportunities
• Potential flexible work schedule 

Responsibilities:

Habitat & Migration Program Coordinator Responsibilities:

• Coordinates the department's Mule Deer Initiative.
• Coordinates the department's big game migration and movement efforts.
• Coordinates the department’s Watershed Initiative program.
• Facilitate implementation of cooperative habitat projects on federal, state, and private land.
• Represents the department on multi-agency committees and at various meetings with federal agencies, special interest groups, community and other state organizations, Native American tribes, and other governmental entities.
• Represents the department at meetings that affect fish and wildlife resources.
• Provides technical assistance to department management and regional staff on resource management programs and policies.
• Hires, trains, and supervises staff.
• Manages multiple statewide budgets and grants.
• Develops and recommends department policy and rules.
• Testifies at hearings and participates in media interviews.

Minimum Qualifications:
(All qualifications listed below are required. To be considered for this position, applicants must meet the minimum experience and/or education standards as outlined in each of the typical qualification guidelines. A detailed resume or work history must be submitted, clearly demonstrating/supporting how you meet each requirement. This information is essential to our initial evaluation process. Incomplete applications or those lacking relevant details may not be considered for further review.)

• Considerable knowledge of wildlife management. (Typically gained by at least nine years of professional work experience in wildlife management or a closely related field OR has successfully completed a bachelor's degree in wildlife management or a closely related field from an accredited college or university and has at least five years of professional work experience in wildlife management or a closely related field OR has successfully completed a master's degree in wildlife management or a closely related field from an accredited college or university and has at least three years of professional work experience in wildlife management or a closely related field.) 

Minimum Qualification Specialty Areas:
(These qualifications listed below are required for the current opening at Idaho Department of Fish and Game.)

• Experience supervising others. (Typically gained by lead work experience that involved work assignment, direction, and monitoring of staff (such experience on a fill-in basis is non-qualifying unless for a minimum of three months.)
• Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating statewide management programs. (Typically gained by at least three years of professional experience leading regional or statewide programs including wildlife population assessment, resource use, and policy development.)
• Experience with collaborative working relationships involving diverse stakeholders. (Typically gained by at least three years of professional experience working with a variety of internal and external stakeholders to develop and implement program objectives. Please describe any teams you worked with and your relative role within the team(s)).
• Experience preparing and monitoring a budget. (Typically gained by at least three years of experience developing, implementing, monitoring, and managing regional or statewide budgets.

The ideal candidate will have project management training and/or experience. Additional consideration may be given at the time of interview to candidates who have this training or experience. Please be sure to include within your application materials that you submit, any training and/or experience you may have in this area. 

To learn more about the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, please see the following:

•  (Video) Idaho Fish and Game - We Make It Happen

Additional Comments:

• EEO/Veteran's Prerence