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GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Provide assistance to the Wildlife Division's Access Yes by helping maintain and enhance public hunting and fishing opportunities while meeting wildlife management objectives.
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.
- Assist Regional Access Coordinators with sign maintenance, hunting and fishing season presence & landowner relations.
- 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.
- Interprets legal land descriptions and reading of maps/GPS delineating land ownership.
PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:
Preference may be given to those with a bachelor's degree in wildlife management, range management, biology, zoology, ichthyology or working towards a bachelor's degree in wildlife management, range management, biology, zoology, or ichthyology.
**Agency requires that the successful applicant possess a valid driver's license.
KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge of wildlife management concepts, principles, and practices.
- Knowledge and interpretation of legal land descriptions.
- 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, reading maps, and the use of phone mapping applications.
- Knowledge of statutes and regulations related to hunting and fishing.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
None - See "Preferences"
PHYSICAL WORKING 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.
- 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
- Able to safely operate 4-wheel drive pickup and ATV in various terrain and road conditions.
- Travel and overnight stays may be required.
- Able to lift 50 lbs.
NOTES:
- FLSA: Non-Exempt
- Positions may be based in Casper, Green River, Laramie, and Sheridan regions.
- Potential duration of employment May 16, 2024 - November 15, 2024.
040-Game & Fish-Wildlife DIvision
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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.
Employment Type: Temporary
