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Habitat and Access Specialist (6)-Statewide

STATE OF WYOMING
invites applications for the position of:

ATAW99-11851-Habitat and Access Specialist (6)-Statewide


SALARY:$16.53 Hourly
LOCATION:Statewide
OPENING DATE:12/04/18
CLOSING DATE: Continuous


Open Until Filled


GENERAL DESCRIPTION:  


The Habitat and Access Specialist will perform a variety of land management practices associated with the development and maintenance of Wildlife Habitat Management Areas (WHMAs), elk feedgrounds and Public Access Areas (PAAs).

Regional positions will be located in Laramie, Pinedale, Yoder, Lovell and Dubois, Wyoming. The Statewide crew position will be located in Casper, Wyoming. Position duties vary by location described below, but may include irrigating (flood, gate pipe and pivot sprinklers), farming, haying, fence maintenance, habitat development, maintaining roads, parking areas, signs, hay sheds, irrigation systems, wetlands, fish and wildlife studies and other duties as assigned. 

Human Resource Contact: 307-777-4507 Laura


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  The listed functions are illustrative per area only and are not intended to describe every function, which may be performed.

Laramie:
  • Irrigation – flood and gated pipe
  • Fence construction and maintenance – wildlife and stock fence
  • Operation and maintenance of farm equipment
  • Weed identification and control
  • Wetland management
Pinedale:
  • Irrigation – flood and gated pipe
  • Fence construction and maintenance – elk fence and stock fence
  • Basic carpentry - hay shed, building, horse corral repairs
  • Operation and maintenance of skid steer
  • Haying – cutting, raking, baling and stacking 3x3 size hay bales
  • Operation and maintenance of farm equipment up to 250 hp tractors
  • Chainsaw operation
  • Weed identification and control
  • Wetland management
 Yoder and Lovell:
  • Irrigation – center pivots, flood and gated pipe
  • Farming – food plots, plowing, discing, drilling, mowing
  • Fence construction and maintenance – wildlife and stock fence
  • Operation and maintenance of farm equipment
  • Weed identification and control
  • Wetland management
  • ATV/UTV operation and maintenance
 Dubois:
  • Farming – plowing, discing, land leveling, drilling, etc
  • Irrigation – center pivots, flood and gated pipe
  • Haying – cutting, raking, baling and stacking 3x3 size hay bales
  • Operation and maintenance of farm equipment up to 250 hp tractors
  • Fence construction and maintenance – wildlife and stock fence
  • Welding and repair of implements and equipment
  • Maintenance and repair of irrigation diversions and buried pipelines
  • Noxious weed identification and control 
Casper – Statewide Crew
  • Travel across the state every week
  • Extended stays in campers
  • Farming – Plowing, discing, drilling, mowing
  • Habitat manipulation/improvement: aeration, dixie harrow, ripping, spring developments, stream restoration, Mule Deer initiative projects, etc
  • Operation and maintenance of heavy equipment (backhoes and loaders)
  • Operation and maintenance of farm equipment up to 250 hp tractors
  • Fence construction and maintenance – elk fence and stock fence 
All positions:
  • WHMAs and PAAs maintenance
  • Operation of heavy equipment (tractors, backhoes, skidsteers, etc)
  • ATV/UTV operation and maintenance
  • Operation of power tools, 4x4 pickups and trailers
  • Provide outreach information and assistance to the public
  • Work on other projects that improve or develop aquatic and terrestrial wildlife habitat within the state
  • Positions could require overnight travel that require staying in campers, tents, or cabins with other personnel
  • Other duties as assigned
 
 QUALIFICATIONS:PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:


Preference will be given to those with a farm or ranch background or experience related to range management, fish and wildlife resource management, habitat development or to those with a baccalaureate degree in wildlife management, range management, ecology, biology, zoology, or a closely related field.

**Must have a valid driver's license.


KNOWLEDGE:
 
  • Knowledge and experience in farming
  • Knowledge of wildlife management, natural resource management, range management, wetland management, and habitat management
  • Must be able to effectively and safely operate trucks, trailers, heavy equipment, tractors, ATVs, power tools, and hand tools
  • Skill in written and oral communication and in interpersonal relations
  • Ability to work alone and exercise independent judgment
  • Skill in organizing, planning, prioritizing, and managing time
  • Ability to listen, be a team player and communicate with other employees and the public
  • Knowledge of construction principles and basic carpentry.
  • Knowledge of safe work practices


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:


None - See "Preferences"


 NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

 
  • Extended stays in the outdoors.
  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
  • Position will often independently work outside in all weather conditions
  • Requires strength and stamina to work in extreme outdoor conditions and pack heavy supplies to remote locations.
  • Must be able to effectively and safely operate trucks, trailers, heavy equipment, tractors, ATVs, power tools, and hand tools.


NOTES:
 
  • FLSA: Non-Exempt
  • All new hires or rehires starting in a non-exempt position on or after January 1, 2018 are required to be paid hourly.
  • Positions located in Laramie, Pinedale, Yoder, Lovell, Dubois and Casper Wyoming. Jobs will run from March 1, 2020 through November 30, 2020. 
  • Uniform, rain gear, and other necessary gear will be provided when in the field.
  • In addition to submitting the state application, please submit a cover letter which includes career goals, location preference and suitability for the job to Ray Bredehoft, Habitat and Access Branch Chief, 5400 Bishop Blvd, Cheyenne WY 82006 or email: raymond.bredehoft@wyo.gov.
  • CONTACT: For more information regarding this position contact Ray Bredehoft, Habitat and Access Branch Chief, at 307-777-4682