Fiscal Administrator 2026-01574

About the role

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) is seeking a Fiscal Division Chief in Cheyenne, WY. This key leadership role oversees the Fiscal Division, which manages the WGFD’s licensing and financial operations.

Responsibilities

• Makes recommendations to the Deputy Director of Internal Operations on all hiring, promotion and disciplinary actions in the Fiscal Division.
• Establishes priorities, goals, and direction for the Fiscal Division.
• Maintains employee morale and work unit performance within the division.
• Collaborates with the Chief Fiscal Officer to ensure financial policies, procedures and systems comply with state and federal requirements.
• Serves as a member of the Department’s executive leadership team, addressing agency challenges and priorities.
• Attends and participates in Wyoming Game and Fish Commission meetings, testifying and offering expertise on financial and licensing issues.
• Serves as a member of various internal and external working groups and committees.
• Represents the Department at legislative meetings and various internal and external meetings.
• Serves as a member of intra-agency teams, including Budget Team, Legislative Team, Leadership Development Steering Committee, Property Rights Team, IT Oversight Committee, Habitat Policy Group, Vehicle Team, and Uniform Team.
• Serves as agency liaison with the State Auditor’s Office and the Contracts Unit of the Attorney General's Office.

Requirements

• Experience in business administration, public administration, accounting, law, wildlife biology, fisheries biology, or the equivalent level of experience in a wildlife resource agency.
• Experience in the supervision of multiple work units.
• A valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of relevant state and federal statutes, regulations, and policies.
• Knowledge of government management principles, concepts, and current practices.
• Knowledge of hunting and fishing laws and regulations and associated licensing requirements.
• Knowledge of state personnel rules related to employee supervision, including but not limited to, performance appraisal, fair labor standards, and disciplinary procedures.
• Knowledge of current regional and national issues impacting fish and wildlife management.
• Skills in reviewing and guiding organizational and work unit performance.
• Skills in leadership, supervision, and fostering strong team dynamics.
• Ability to guide staff, establish trust, and cultivate effective working relationships.
• Ability to interpret and compose legal documents, regulations, and organizational policies and procedures.

Skills

• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to convey complex information to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to interpret and compose legal documents, regulations, and organizational policies and procedures.

Benefits

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