Bureau of Indian Affairs
David E. Wooten has a diverse and extensive work experience in various government agencies. David E. first worked at the U.S. Department of Commerce as a Fisheries Observer in 1993. David E. then became a Wildlife Biologist at the U.S. Bureau of Land Management in 1994. From 1997 to 2001, they worked as a Research Wildlife Biologist at USDA-ARS, focusing on research to alleviate bird depredations at aquaculture facilities. David E. then joined the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as a Fish and Wildlife Biologist, specializing in Section 7 consultations and the implementation of the Endangered Species Act.
In 2003, they moved to the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Pacific Regional Office, where they served as the Regional Endangered Species Coordinator, representing federally recognized tribes in consultation efforts related to endangered species. David E. later transferred to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as the Tribal Partnerships Specialist, managing the tribal grants program and coordinating with tribes in California and Nevada.
In 2011, they returned to the Bureau of Indian Affairs as the Chief of the Branch of Fish, Wildlife, and Recreation, overseeing the administration of the Fish, Wildlife, and Recreation Program and promoting the conservation and wise use of resources for the benefit of Indian people. In 2016, David joined the U.S. Department of the Interior's Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program to develop their leadership skills. During this time, they also served as a Deputy Special Trustee and Senior Advisor, working on tribal consultation, outreach, and financial management issues. Overall, David E. Wooten has demonstrated expertise in wildlife management, tribal consultation, and program administration throughout their career in various government agencies.
David E. Wooten earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Microbiology/Zoology from the University of Arkansas, where they attended from 1988 to 1992. Later, they pursued further education and obtained a Master's Degree in Zoology/Animal Biology from the University of Arkansas, attending from 1995 to 1996.