Statewide Spawning Crew Technician 2025-02794

State of Wyoming•Pinedale, WY

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About The Position

The WyomingGame and Fish Department is seeking a one (8) month position that will assist the statewide spawning crewwith egg/gamete collection from wild populations of salmonids, walleye, and captive hatchery salmonid brood stocks. Help with planning and conducting the annual helicopter fish stocking operations. At times, this position will also assist with statewide fish hatchery tasks, which may include routine hatchery chores, construction projects, grounds maintenance, loading, and stocking fish.

Requirements

Agency requires that the successful applicant possess a valid driver's license.
Of fish, fisheries, spawning practices, and general fish egg care.
How to operate watercraft, 4WD vehicles, ATVs, and experience pulling trailers.
Maintaining equipment and facilities.

Nice To Haves

Preference may be given to those with a high school diploma and one year of experience in fishery and wildlife management or college course work towards a degree in fishery and wildlife management, biology, or ichthyology.
Preference may be given to those who attach a resume and cover letter with their online state application. Cover letters should include career plans, education, applicable class work to the position, experience, and dates available for employment.

Responsibilities

Duties will include, but not be limited to, capturing and spawning wild fish using a variety of capture methods, including electro-fishing, trap nets, in-stream weirs, and gill nets.
Assist with spawning research, data collection, and data entry.
Be a self-starter and, at times, comfortable working alone.
Using a variety of hand tools, power tools, and other equipment.
Servicing and maintaining tools and equipment.

Benefits

Housing is provided for this position, and may be a combination of campers and a house.
Waders, uniforms, rain gear, and other necessary gear will be provided.

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