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Birdfarm Technician 2024-01908

Wyoming Game and Fish Department
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$19.40 Hourly

LOCATION

Sheridan, WY

JOB TYPE

Temporary Full-time

JOB NUMBER

2024-01908

DEPARTMENT

Game & Fish Commission

DIVISION

Wildlife

OPENING DATE

09/06/2024

CLOSING DATE

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

JOB CLASSIFICATION

ATTP99

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled
 
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: 


The position performs and assists with pheasant loading, sorting, and stocking during pheasant release seasons. This position requires the use of four, 4-wheel drive trucks and a trailer. Will assist bird farm personnel in hand-loading trucks and assuring pheasants are moved into loading and handling facilities safely. Assist with general care and maintenance of farm facilities and pheasant flock


Human Resource Contact: Alice Saldana / alice.saldana2@wyo.gov

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


 

  • Move, sort, and load distribution vehicles with ringneck pheasants.
  • Load truck and trailer with pheasants for scheduled releases at Sand Mesa and Ocean Lake WHMA's.
  • Familiarize yourself with the stocking schedule and stocking locations.
  • Must follow detailed stocking schedules and stock into specific locations statewide as necessary.
  • Coordinates with regional and statewide personnel to safely and efficiently transport pheasants into stocking areas with varied stocking parameters.
  • Maintains assigned vehicle, ATV, snowmobile, trailer, and other equipment.
  • Documents and reports daily activities.
  • Feeding and checking pheasants and flight pen perimeter and overall safety of pheasants daily.
  • Remove snow from flight pens and buildings during and after storms.
  • Assists with other farm tasks as time allows


Qualifications

PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS: 

 
Preference may be given to those with prior experience stocking game birds and experience with winter driving using truck and trailer. Including 5+ years of job related driving experience.

**Agency requires that the successful applicant have a valid driver's license


KNOWLEDGE: 


 

  • Knowledge of principles, theories, and practices of wildlife and biological sciences.
  • Knowledge of how to identify various wildlife, domestic animals, and/or plant species.
  • Ability to analyze information and make appropriate decisions.
  • Ability to work without direct supervision, work alone, and/or as a team.
  • Ability to work with other people/agencies/groups
  • Ability to drive 4x4 vehicle while pulling trailer in adverse weather conditions.
  • Knowledge of transporting live animals in varied weather conditions


     

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:


None - See "Preferences"

 Necessary Special Requirements

 

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

 

Must be in good physical condition.

The position requires the lifting of heavy objects and may include strenuous physical exertion at times.

Be able to work in various weather conditions, including extreme cold and snow, and environments.

Must be able to work all days of the week and varied work hours, including weekends and early mornings, evenings/late nights.

Must be able to safely operate motorized equipment including 4x4 pickup trucks and ATVs

 

NOTES: 

  • FLSA: Non-Exempt
  • This is a temporary position, that will be filled for less than 6 months.

 

Supplemental Information

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

URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

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.