AIS Lead Technician 2026-02659

State of Wyoming•Statewide, WY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is hiring up to five Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Crew Lead Technicians for nine-month temporary positions. The technicians will assist Regional AIS specialists in implementing Wyoming’s aquatic invasive species program and help oversee daily operations at watercraft inspection stations in Cheyenne, Evanston, Casper, Glendo, Beulah, and/or Newcastle. The role includes conducting watercraft inspections and decontamination, supporting and coordinating AIS inspectors, providing public outreach and education, managing station logistics and data quality, maintaining equipment, and assisting with AIS monitoring in streams, lakes, and reservoirs. The positions are scheduled to begin March 2, 2027, and end November 30, 2027. Weekend and holiday work is required, and the schedule may include shifts of up to 12 hours or split shifts. Uniforms and other necessary field gear will be provided. Applicants must complete the Department’s inspector training course and certification. Successful applicants must pass a background check before appointment.

Requirements

Must have a valid driver's license.
Must complete the Department-provided inspector training course and certification.
Must be able to work independently and with others.
Must be able to make decisions with limited information when supervision is absent.
Requires attention to detail, effective oral communication, and public relations skills.
Requires a flexible schedule and the ability to work up to 12 hours per day or split shifts.
Weekend and holiday work is required.
Successful applicants must pass a background check before appointment.
A cover letter is required with the state application; it should identify the location of interest, career plans, and suitability for the job.

Nice To Haves

Work experience in aquatic invasive species prevention, including watercraft interdiction.
High school diploma.
Experience in customer service.
Familiarity with Wyoming AIS regulations.

Responsibilities

Conduct watercraft inspections and decontamination.
Provide technical support to AIS watercraft inspectors, including onsite training, decision-making, and scheduling.
Provide public outreach and education about the Department’s aquatic invasive species program.
Help oversee daily operations and logistics at the AIS check station when the Specialist is absent.
Oversee AIS data entry and quality control, and ensure inspectors keep data entry current.
Oversee the organization and maintenance of equipment, including decontamination units, vehicles, sampling gear, and tablets.
Assist the AIS Specialist with outreach activities and AIS monitoring in streams, lakes, and reservoirs.