Bird Farm Technician-Yoder

Salary

$19.40 Hourly

Job Type

Temporary

Job Number

2024-00145

Department

040-Game & Fish

Opening Date

02/02/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled
 
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: 

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is seeking a Bird Farm Technician in Yoder, WY. The successful applicant will assist with the propagation of Ring-necked pheasants, including facilities and equipment maintenance. This position is anticipated to start in April 2024 and end in August 2024.

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.

• Helps with the propagation of pheasants, including maintaining shelter and providing food and water.
• Monitors the development of pheasants, including collecting and incubating eggs, and hatched chicks, and medicates as needed. Helps maintain broodstock.
• Maintains buildings, grounds, equipment, vehicles, and other assigned duties; assists other Department employees in the Laramie Region as needed.
• Sorting, moving, loading, and releasing pheasants.
• Able to work in a wide variety of weather conditions.
• Must be self-starting and able to work alone.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

 Preference may be given to applicants with prior farm and ranch experience.
 
**Must have a valid driver’s license.

KNOWLEDGE: 

• Skill in detailed observation and recognizing the problems of animals.  Skill in coordinating and completing multiple tasks.
• Skill in working with the public.
• Skill in decision-making and interpersonal relations.
• Knowledge and skills in carpentry, plumbing, and vehicle repairs.
• Ability to operate farm machinery such as tractors, chainsaws, cement mixers, ATVs, mowers, and hand tools.

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work varied hours, including some evenings, early mornings, and weekends.
• Heavy lifting (50-80 lbs).
• Proper use of farm implements and other equipment.

NOTES: 

• FLSA: Non-exempt
• The duration of this position is from April 2024 – August 2024
• Successful applicants for employment must pass a background check prior to the appointment.

Supplemental Information
040-Game & Fish-Wildlife Division

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

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.