AIS Lead Technician 2026-02659

State of Wyoming; Cheyenne (WY); Vor Ort; USD 28.000 - 36.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Uniforms provided

Field gear provided

Zusammenfassung

Wyoming Game and Fish Department seeks up to five AIS Crew Lead Technicians for nine-month temporary roles. These positions oversee watercraft inspection stations in Cheyenne, Evanston, Casper, Glendo, Beulah, or Newcastle and support AIS regional specialists with operations and training.

Responsibilities include inspections, data management, equipment upkeep, and outreach activities as part of Wyoming’s aquatic invasive species program. Training and certifications are required.

Qualifikationen

• Preference may be given to those with work experience in aquatic invasive species prevention, including watercraft interdiction, a high school diploma, and experience in customer service.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Positions require completion of the inspector training course and certification provided by the Department.

Aufgaben

• Conduct watercraft inspections and decontamination.
• Provide technical support to AIS watercraft inspectors, including onsite training, decision-making, and scheduling.
• Provide outreach and education to the public on the Department's aquatic invasive species program.
• Help oversee the daily operations and day-to-day logistics of the AIS check station in the absence of the Specialist
• Oversee AIS data entry, quality control, and ensure AIS inspectors are keeping up on data entry.
• Oversee the organization and maintenance of equipment, including decontamination units, vehicles, sampling gear, and tablets.
• Assist the AIS Specialist with the implementation of outreach activities and AIS monitoring in streams, lakes, and reservoirs.

Kenntnisse

Watercraft inspections

Public outreach

Team coordination

Jobbeschreibung

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is seeking to hire up to five (4) Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Crew Lead Technicians. These nine-month temporary positions will assist the Regional AIS specialists with implementing the state's aquatic invasive species program. The successful applicants will help oversee the daily operations of watercraft inspection stations located in either Cheyenne, Evanston, Casper, Glendo, Beulah, or Newcastle.

Human Resource Contact:

Dezzaree Schott / [e-mail]

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed in the job level.

• Conduct watercraft inspections and decontamination.
• Provide technical support to AIS watercraft inspectors, including onsite training, decision-making, and scheduling.
• Provide outreach and education to the public on the Department's aquatic invasive species program.
• Help oversee the daily operations and day-to-day logistics of the AIS check station in the absence of the Specialist
• Oversee AIS data entry, quality control, and ensure AIS inspectors are keeping up on data entry.
• Oversee the organization and maintenance of equipment, including decontamination units, vehicles, sampling gear, and tablets.
• Assist the AIS Specialist with the implementation of outreach activities and AIS monitoring in streams, lakes, and reservoirs.

PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

• Preference may be given to those with work experience in aquatic invasive species prevention, including watercraft interdiction, a high school diploma, and experience in customer service.
• **Must have a valid driver's license.
• **Positions require completion of the inspector training course and certification provided by the Department.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Must be able to work well independently and with others.
• Must be able to make decisions with limited information in the absence of supervision.
• Requires attention to detail, effective oral communication, and public relations skills
• Familiarity with Wyoming AIS regulations.
• Requires a flexible schedule and working up to 12 hours per day or split shifts.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

None - See "Preferences"

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• Weekend and holiday work will be required.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-exempt
• Successful applicants for employment must pass a background check before appointment.
• The tentative starting date is March 2, 2027, with an end date of November 30, 2027.
• Locations include Cheyenne, Evanston, Casper, Glendo, Beulah, and/or Newcastle.
• Uniforms and other necessary gear will be provided when in the field.
• CONTACT: For more information regarding this position, contact Josh Leonard, AIS Coordinator at 307-343-5533.

040-Wyoming Game and Fish Commission-Fish Division

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.