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GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is seeking to hire a contract Fisheries Biologist to coordinate and implement the second season of a 2-year project surveying Colorado River Cutthroat Trout populations in southwest Wyoming. The biologist will be responsible for planning and implementing fieldwork, supervising technicians, analyzing data, and writing a final report. This is a contract position that could start March 18, 2024, and continue through February 28, 2025. This field position will require the operation of trucks, ATVs, and electrofishing equipment in rivers and streams. Use of trailers may also be frequently required to haul camp gear and equipment to remote work sites during weekly sampling events. This position will be based out of Green River, Wyoming.
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 which may be performed at the job level.
- Work with public and private landowners and represent the WGFD in a professional manner.
- Collaborate with other biologists to complete a rigorous sampling schedule. Lead up to 4 technicians to sample fish with electrofishing gears.
- Operate trucks, trailers, and ATVs to access remote locations.
- Compile, enter, and analyze data and produce a final report.
- Make purchases for the project, file appropriate paperwork, and manage the project budget.
Qualifications
PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:
Preference may be given to those with a degree in fisheries management, ecology, ichthyology, biology, natural resources management, or another closely related field.
Preference may be given to those with one or more years of applicable field experience.
**Must have a valid driver's license
KNOWLEDGE:
- Experience with fish identification and fish handling.
- Experience with backpack and raft/barge electrofishing.
- Experience leading a field crew to collect biological data and genetic samples.
- Experience with analytical spatial software.
- Experience writing formal reports.
- Experience camping in remote locations for a week at a time.
- Ability to safely operate and troubleshoot electrofishing equipment.
- Ability to work in the field in remote areas, often in adverse conditions.
- Ability to lead others while maintaining a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and work well with others in a team setting.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
None - See "Preferences"
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Ability to perform field work under adverse weather conditions.
- Ability to hike on and off trail carrying a heavy backpack over long distances.
- Overnight travel and camping in the field will be required.
NOTES:
- FLSA: Non-exempt
- Successful applicants for employment must pass a background check before an appointment.
- Lodging, waders, rain gear, uniform, and all other necessary field equipment and expenses will be provided when in the field. Off-duty housing is not provided.
- Contact Colton Webb, Aquatic Assessment Crew Biologist at 307-721-1372 or colton.webb2@wyo.gov for additional information about the position or application process.
- Please do not send cover letters or resumes via email; those should be attached to the online application process.
Supplemental Information
040-Game & Fish-Fish Division
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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.
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