STATE OF WYOMING
invites applications for the position of:
ATAW99-02277-Biologist Technician-Aquatic
Habitat/Instream Flow-Statewide
SALARY:
$14.39 - $14.39 Hourly
LOCATION:
Statewide
OPENING DATE:
01/07/15
CLOSING DATE:
Continuous
DESCRIPTION AND FUNCTIONS:
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Two 5-month positions will be filled, one in Laramie, one in Cheyenne, to assist fisheries
biologists in field data collection for aquatic habitat projects and instream flow evaluations
throughout the state.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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Collect stream habitat data including learning to use surveying equipment and measure
stream discharge and be able to perform these tasks independently after a short training
period.
Other duties include performing data entry, quality control and equipment maintenance
tasks. Biologist technicians may occasionally assist other regional fisheries management
crews in such tasks as electrofishing, netting, stream surveys, or other fishery
management tasks.
QUALIFICATIONS:
PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:
Preference may be given to applicants with a High school degree plus experience in fish and
wildlife resource management, research, or habitat development or college course work towards
a degree in fishery or wildlife management, or ichthyology.
Preference may be given to those seeking a career in fisheries and who submit a cover letter,
resume, and copies of transcripts to Mr. Mike Robertson, Instream Flow Biologist (Email:
mike.robertson@wyo.gov) in addition to submitting an online state application. The cover letter
should include career plans, suitability for the job, and preference for work location as well as
dates of availability (clearly state your starting and ending availability).
**Agency requires that the successful candidate have a valid driver’s license.
KNOWLEDGE:
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Must be able to work well independently with minimal supervision and also able to work
well with others on a small crew.
Ability to learn new skills and techniques quickly and apply those skills efficiently.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
None - See "Preferences"
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
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Requires operation of 4wd vehicles and towing trailers.
Requires working and staying in campers for up to 8 days at a time.
Weekend work and holiday may be required.
NOTES:
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FLSA: Nonexempt
Open Until Filled
Tentative dates for these positions are late May – late October.
Off-duty housing is not provided.
Lodging, waders, rain gear, uniform, and other necessary field equipment and expenses
will be provided when in the field.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
040-Game & Fish
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Pay Structure can be viewed at
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Dept. of Admin. & Information-Human Resource Div.
2001 Capitol Ave. Emerson Bldg. Rm 128
Cheyenne, WY 82002
307-777-7188
307-777-6713
Fax: (307) 777-6562
Class Code #ATAW99
Job # 02277
ATAW99-02277-BIOLOGIST
TECHNICIAN-AQUATIC
HABITAT/INSTREAM
FLOW-STATEWIDE
KG
ai-hrd-neogovhelp@wyo.gov
The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and
reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities. No notice of eligibility will be
sent to applicants who meet the minimum qualifications.
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-Bob Lanka, Certified Wildlife Biologist®
Statewide Wildlife and Habitat Management Supervisor
Wyoming Game and Fish Department
5400 Bishop Blvd.
Cheyenne, WY 82006
307-777-4580
307-777-4650 fax
bob.lanka@wyo.gov