Fisheries Biologist 2025-01480

State of Wyoming; Wyoming; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Wyoming is seeking an entry-level Fisheries Biologist to join their Fishery Management team in the Green River Region. This role focuses on managing sport fisheries and native species conservation, implementing conservation plans, and collaborating with partners. The position requires effective decision-making and analytical skills, with a preference for candidates holding a Master's degree in relevant fields.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision plans

Multiple retirement plans

Generous paid time off and flexible arrangements

Opportunity for professional development and training

Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred, Bachelor's required.
• 2 years experience in fisheries management is ideal.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Manage sport fisheries and conservation in Green River region.
• Conduct sampling and analyze aquatic habitats.
• Lead treatments for invasive species.

Skills

Decision-making ability

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Experience with fish population sampling equipment

Knowledge of fishery management concepts

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Wildlife Management

Master's Degree in Fisheries Biology or related field

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Human Resource Contact: Dezzaree Schott / [e-mail]

• Work collaboratively as a member of a small Regional Fishery Management team to provide diverse, quality fisheries resources and angling opportunities in balance with the productive capacity of habitats and public desires in the Green River Region.
• Serve as biologist and primary contact responsible for sport fisheries management and native species conservation on multiple waters in the Green River region.
• Work collaboratively as a biologist responsible for Flaming Gorge Reservoir fisheries management including coordination and collaboration with Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and other state, federal and private partners.
• Implement the State Wildlife Action Plan to conserve and restore Colorado River cutthroat trout, flannelmouth sucker, bluehead sucker, roundtail chub and other native aquatic fishes, herptiles, mollusks, and crustaceans and their habitats.
• With appropriate training, willing and able to lead sampling efforts involving electrofishing, netting, and use of other fish collection gears on boats and rafts or while wading in streams, rivers, and lakes.
• With appropriate training, willing and able to lead chemical treatments to remove undesirable or invasive organisms, including the application of rotenone and other approved chemicals.
• Able to synthesize collected data to analyze fish population dynamics, life history, aquatic habitat, and anglers' use information.
• Recommend and implement fisheries management activities such as regulations, fish stocking, non native fish removal, and habitat improvement.
• Assist with the development of annual work schedules, budgets, stocking requests, angler outreach, reports, data entry, and equipment maintenance.
• Work cooperatively with local land management agencies with shared responsibility for aquatic resource management.
• Give presentations on fishery management topics to the public and professional groups.
• Hire and train seasonal employees and supervise their work.
• Assist in the implementation of the Wyoming Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) program, including maintaining certification as a watercraft inspector.
• Provide written comments on activities that may affect aquatic resources, suggesting remedial or mitigating actions.
• Keep updated on new fisheries techniques and research by attending professional meetings, reading literature, and interacting with other fisheries professionals.
  
  

Description And Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is seeking a Regional Fisheries Biologist to conserve and enhance the aquatic resources in the Green, Bear, and Little Snake river drainages of Southwest Wyoming.

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.

• Work collaboratively as a member of a small Regional Fishery Management team to provide diverse, quality fisheries resources and angling opportunities in balance with the productive capacity of habitats and public desires in the Green River Region.
• Serve as biologist and primary contact responsible for sport fisheries management and native species conservation on multiple waters in the Green River region.
• Work collaboratively as a biologist responsible for Flaming Gorge Reservoir fisheries management including coordination and collaboration with Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and other state, federal and private partners.
• Implement the State Wildlife Action Plan to conserve and restore Colorado River cutthroat trout, flannelmouth sucker, bluehead sucker, roundtail chub and other native aquatic fishes, herptiles, mollusks, and crustaceans and their habitats.
• With appropriate training, willing and able to lead sampling efforts involving electrofishing, netting, and use of other fish collection gears on boats and rafts or while wading in streams, rivers, and lakes.
• With appropriate training, willing and able to lead chemical treatments to remove undesirable or invasive organisms, including the application of rotenone and other approved chemicals.
• Able to synthesize collected data to analyze fish population dynamics, life history, aquatic habitat, and anglers' use information.
• Recommend and implement fisheries management activities such as regulations, fish stocking, non native fish removal, and habitat improvement.
• Assist with the development of annual work schedules, budgets, stocking requests, angler outreach, reports, data entry, and equipment maintenance.
• Work cooperatively with local land management agencies with shared responsibility for aquatic resource management.
• Give presentations on fishery management topics to the public and professional groups.
• Hire and train seasonal employees and supervise their work.
• Assist in the implementation of the Wyoming Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) program, including maintaining certification as a watercraft inspector.
• Provide written comments on activities that may affect aquatic resources, suggesting remedial or mitigating actions.
• Keep updated on new fisheries techniques and research by attending professional meetings, reading literature, and interacting with other fisheries professionals.
  
  

Qualifications

PREFERENCES/**AGENCYREQUIREMENTS:

Preference may be given to applicants with a Master's degree in fishery biology, biology, zoology, ichthyology, or wildlife management, plus two years of professional work experience in fisheries management, aquatic resource research or aquatic habitat management.

Preference will be given to applicants who attach a cover letter and resume with their online state application.

• Agency requires that the successful applicant have a valid driver's license.
  
  

KNOWLEDGE:

• Decision-making ability and analytical, oral, and written communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with fish population sampling equipment and procedures used on standing and flowing waters.
• Experience safely operating watercraft on rivers and lakes.
• Knowledge of fishery management concepts and practices.
• Knowledge of western aquatic resource conservation and management challenges.
• Knowledge of agency, professional, and/or industry standards and practices.
• Knowledge of native Wyoming plants and introduced plants for habitat work.
  
  

Education:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's Degree (typically in Wildlife Management)

Experience:

1-2 years progressive work experience (typically in Wildlife Management) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Wildlife Biologist II

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None

OR

Education & Experience Substitution:

4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Wildlife Management) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Wildlife Biologist II

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Ability to perform field work on lakes and streams in remote locations and under adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to work in a collaborative regional office environment and be available to the public.
• Ability to complete a suite of fisheries fieldwork on a routine basis.
• Occasional night and weekend work required.
• Some overnight travel will be required.
  
  

NOTES:

• FLSA: Exempt
  
  

Supplemental Information

040 - Game & Fish - Fish Division

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(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
• Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
• Associate's Degree
• Associate's Degree and additional coursework
• Bachelor's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree and additional coursework
• Master's Degree
• Master's Degree and additional coursework
• Doctorate Degree
• Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
• None of the Above
  
  

02

(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
• 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
• 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
• 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
• 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
• N/A
  
  

03

(FWWB10) Which of the following best describes your work experience in Wildlife Biology? Experience definition: (This experience includes, but may not be limited to, the following: Wildlife biology, rangeland ecology, animal science, owner/operator of ranch or farm)

• No relevant experience.
• Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
• One (1) to less than two (2) years of relevant experience
• Two (2) to less than three (3) years of relevant experience
• Three (3) to less than four (4) years of relevant experience
• Four (4) or more years of relevant experience.
  
  

04

(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.

05

(FWWB10) Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in wildlife, range, or watershed management, ecology, biology, or a closely related field, PLUS four years of professional work experience in wildlife habitat, watershed, or rangeland management

• Yes
• No
  
  

06

(FWWB10) Do you have a Master's Degree in wildlife habitat, range, or watershed management, ecology, biology, or a closely related field, PLUS two years of professional work experience in wildlife habitat, watershed, or rangeland management

• Yes
• No
  
  

07

(FWWB10) Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No
  
  

08

(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

• Government Jobs @ www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• Zip Recruiter
• Wyoming Workforce Center
• Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
• Career Fair
• Human Resources Division
• Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
• Current State Employee
• Other
  
  

09

(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employee's first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. Please limit this response to only one employee. This employee may be eligible for a Referral Bonus.

10

(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.

11

(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans' preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans' preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans' preference disclosure.

• Yes
• No
• I am not a veteran
  
  

12

(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veteran's military service, and wish to claim veterans' preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans' preference status. By requesting veterans' preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.

• Current State Employee
• Veteran - DD214 Attached
• Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veteran's Disability Determination Attached
• Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
• None of the above
  
  

13

• Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume' is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. I have read and understand the above statement.
• Yes
• No
• Required Question

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

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• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Government Administration

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