Fish Culturist

Wyoming Game & Fish; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Wyoming Game & Fish Department seeks an entry-level Fish Culturist to support fish production and hatchery operations, contributing to Wyoming’s sport fishing opportunities and native fisheries restoration programs.

The role involves care, propagation, and rearing of fish at all life stages, maintaining hatchery facilities and grounds to ensure safe, efficient operations; opportunity to gain hands-on experience in fisheries management, aquaculture, and conservation.

Job description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is seeking an entry‑level Fish Culturist to support fish production and hatchery operations that contribute to Wyoming’s sport fishing opportunities and native fisheries restoration programs. This position is responsible for the care, propagation, and rearing of fish at all life stages within a state fish hatchery. Duties also include maintaining hatchery facilities, equipment, rearing units, station housing, and surrounding grounds to ensure safe, efficient, and effective operations. The ideal candidate will be detail‑oriented, dependable, and interested in fisheries management, aquaculture, and conservation. This role offers hands‑on experience in fish culture and hatchery operations while supporting statewide fisheries programs.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave...