Statewide Spawning Assistant 2024-02690

SALARY

$19.40 Hourly

LOCATION

Statewide, WY

JOB TYPE

Contract Full-time

JOB NUMBER

2024-02690

DEPARTMENT

Game & Fish Commission

DIVISION

Fish

OPENING DATE

11/21/2024

CLOSING DATE

Continuous

FLSA

Determined by Position

JOB CLASSIFICATION

ATAW99

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: 

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is seeking one (8) month position that will assist the statewide spawning crew with egg/gamete collection from wild populations of salmonids, Walleye, and various 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, and loading and stocking fish.

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 that may be performed at the job level.

• 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.

 Qualifications

PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS: 

Preference may be given to those with a high school diploma and one year of experience in fishery and wildlife management or college coursework towards a degree in fishery and wildlife management, biology, or ichthyology.  

Preference may be given to those who attach a resume with their online state application. Cover letters are not required, but may be sent to Travis Trimble, Assistant Fish Culture Supervisor, 3030 Energy Lane, Suite 100, Casper, WY 82604 (email:travis.trimble@wyo.gov) Cover letters should include career plans, education, and applicable class work to the position, experience, and dates available for employment.
 
 **Agency requires that the successful applicant possess a valid driver’s license.

KNOWLEDGE: 

• Knowledge of fish, fisheries, spawning practices, and general fish egg care.
• Knowledge of how to operate watercraft, 4WD vehicles, ATV’s, and experience pulling trailers.
• Knowledge of maintaining equipment and facilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

None – See “Preferences”

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Extended travel (4-7 days) and overnight stays in campers to maintain and operate fish spawning & trapping operations.
• Working outdoors, in remote areas, and various environmental conditions.
• At times work may be performed during irregular work hours including nighttime gill netting for Walleye or trap checks.
• Some occasional lifting will be necessary.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• This position will run from March 1st, 2025 to October 31st, 2025.
• Housing is provided for this position and will be a combination of campers and a house.
• Applicants should be interested in or pursuing a career in fisheries, wildlife, or resource management.
• Waders, uniforms, rain gear, and other necessary gear will be provided.
• No previous fisheries experience is required.
• This is an At-Will Employee Contract position.

Supplemental Information

040-Game & Fish Commission-Fish 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.