ATTP99-2023-00249-Terrestrial Wildlife/Habitat Technician-Statewide

• Assist Regional Terrestrial Habitat Biologists with monitoring of terrestrial habitat conditions through vegetation monitoring in aspen, mixed shrub and riparian systems 
• Site identification and evaluation, planning, construction and monitoring of riparian restoration projects in ephemeral draws in sagebrush steppe habitats
• Evaluation of riparian areas for potential release of beavers into unoccupied habitats.
• Communicate effectively with landowners, sportsmen, and Department personnel.
• Coordinate with Department personnel concerning public hunting and fishing opportunities.
• Provide customer service to landowners, hunters, and anglers during hunting/fishing seasons.
• Collect biological samples (CWD and brucellosis) from harvested big game animals
• Interprets legal land descriptions and reading of maps/GPS delineating land ownership.
• Assist in water development project folder/file management for over 400 water development projects that have been completed in Wyoming and throughout the West over the last 30 years.
• Projects completed include guzzlers, windmills and solar-powered wells, spring developments, wetlands, riparian fencing, and off-site water developments.
• Projects are currently in various states of functionality and usefulness to wildlife.
• Coordination with federal land management agencies, private landowners, and non-profit conservation organizations on planned and completed projects is necessary.
• Technician will be responsible for the development and maintenance of an extensive project database utilizing Excel spreadsheets.
• Extensive communication with project representatives, sportsmen, and Water For Wildlife Foundation members via phone, email, and in-person.
• In-field inspections of water development projects (status updates) within 150+/- miles of Lander, preparation of itemized lists of project repairs and cost estimates and light construction repair duties, creation of files database, and nomenclature system for files, photos, etc.

• Knowledge of wildlife management concepts, principles, and practices.
• Knowledge and interpretation of legal land descriptions.
• Knowledge of vegetation and sampling techniques
• Self-starter, able to work independently with little direct supervision.
• Well-developed communication skills (written and oral).
• Knowledge of general outdoor skills.
• Skill in the use of GPS and reading maps.
• Knowledge of statutes and regulations related to hunting and fishing.
• Ability to positively work with and facilitate relationships with the ranching and hunting communities and other interested individuals as a team.
• Able to safely operate 4-wheel drive pickup and ATV in various terrain and road conditions.

• Excellent physical condition and ability to work outside and perform under adverse weather conditions and difficult terrain often for long periods. Ability to work early mornings, late evenings, and weekends.
• Will be required to work alone in the field in a rural setting.
• Travel and overnight stays may be required. 
• Able to lift 50 lbs.

• FLSA: Non-exempt
• Successful applicants for employment must pass a background check prior to appointment. 
• Position will be based in the Laramie region from June through August (housing not provided) then transition to Lander for the month of September (camper is available).
• Potential duration of employment June 1, 2023 – September 30, 2023; duration is flexible.