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Wildlife Technician

STATE OF WYOMING
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ATAW99-2022-03362-Wildlife Technician-Green River


SALARY: $23.65 Hourly
LOCATION: Green River
OPENING DATE: 04/26/22
CLOSING DATE: 05/17/22 11:59 PM


 
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: 


The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is seeking a Wildlife Technician in Green River, WY. This position assists department personnel in wildlife damage control, wildlife damage claim investigations, wildlife conflict resolution, wildlife data collection, wildlife disease surveillance, and sports person and public relations in accordance with Department policy. Perform routine maintenance of Department facilities, equipment, and grounds.

Human Resource Contact: Corey Johnson - 307-777-4639 corey.johnson@wyo.gov 


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

 
  • Assists game wardens in limiting depredation by big game, game birds, and trophy game animals to crops and livestock. 
  • Routinely communicates with landowners experiencing wildlife damage, ensuring relationships are maintained.
  • Assist regional personnel with wildlife conflict situations in urban and rural settings.
  • Humanely euthanize sick and injured wildlife.
  • Live trap and relocate black bears, mountain lions, and other wildlife.
  • Communicate with homeowners, landowners, and other interested parties and provide information regarding wildlife conflict situations.
  • Assist with the collection of biological data during wildlife and habitat surveys. Assist the Department with aerial wildlife surveys, both from fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters.
  • Assist Regional Access Coordinator with sign maintenance, hunting and fishing season presence & landowner relations.
  • Provide Department outreach information and assistance to the public.
  • Collect lymph nodes from harvested deer, elk, and moose, for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) surveillance efforts.
  • Collect and record other harvest information (i.e., species, age, and sex of harvested animals).
  • Maintain facilities and equipment as directed.
  • Communicate effectively with landowners, sportsperson, and Department personnel. Assist regional personnel with coverage during hunting season, particularly on Department administered lands.
  • Assist with wildlife research efforts and data management, as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:
PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS: 


Preference will be given to those with a four-year college degree in wildlife management, range management, or other natural resource fields. Other related training and experience will be evaluated.

**Must have a valid driver's license.


KNOWLEDGE: 

 
  • Skill in the safe use of handguns, shotguns, rifles, and pyrotechnical devices.
  • Skill in interpersonal communications with employees, landowners, and the general public.
  • Ability to record and manage data.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision and to be self-directed.
  • Knowledge of wildlife management concepts, principles, and practices.
  • Well-developed communication skills (written and oral).
  • Knowledge of general outdoor skills.
  • Skill in the use of GPS and reading maps.
  • Ability to positively work with and facilitate relationships with the ranching and hunting communities and other interested individuals as a team.
  • Ability to use small power and non-power hand tools.
  • Ability to safely operate 4-wheel drive pickup, ATV, and snowmobile in various terrain and road conditions.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:


None - See "Preferences"

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

 
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs.
  • Ability to work outside and perform under adverse weather conditions and difficult terrain, often during long periods.
  • Ability to walk in rough, uneven terrain with unstable footing.
  • Ability to work weekends, holidays, early mornings, late evenings, and nights.
  • Will be required to work alone in the field in a rural setting.
  • Travel and overnight stays may be required.


NOTES: 

 
  • FLSA: Non-exempt
  • Successful applicants for employment must pass a background check prior to appointment.
  • This is a 12-month at-will contract position, subject to the availability of funding.
  • Housing is not provided.
  • Contact information: Todd Graham, Regional Wildlife Supervisor - todd.graham@wyo.gov
 
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
040-Wyoming Game and Fish Department

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.


The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
 


A complete listing of the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure can be viewed at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm.
See Human Resource Contact Information
in the General Description Section
Statewide, WY 82002

Fax: (307) 777-6562



Class Code #ATAW99
Job # 2022-03362
ATAW99-2022-03362-WILDLIFE TECHNICIAN-GREEN RIVER

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities. No notice of eligibility will be sent to applicants who meet the minimum qualifications.