Green River Wildlife Technician 2026-02158

State of Wyoming; Green River (WY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is seeking a Wildlife Technician in Green River, WY to support wildlife and habitat data collection, disease surveillance, and public relations according to Department policy. The role includes working with landowners and the public, maintaining facilities, equipment, and grounds, and assisting with wildlife conflict resolution in remote settings.

Preferred candidates include those with a four-year degree in wildlife management or related fields, field

Qualifications

• Preference for a four-year college degree in wildlife management or natural resource fields.
• Experience in wildlife management and/or wildlife law enforcement encouraged.
• Field experience operating ATVs/UTVs/snowmobiles and remote fieldwork under extreme conditions.
• Experience with firearm proficiency and lethal wildlife removal is preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist with collection of biological data during wildlife and habitat surveys.
• Support aerial wildlife surveys from fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters.
• Collect hunter-harvest information (species, age, sex).
• Humanely euthanize sick and injured wildlife as needed.
• Collect samples for Chronic Wasting Disease surveillance.
• Assist with wildlife conflict situations in urban and rural settings.
• Assist with wildlife research and data management.
• Support depredation control for crops and livestock.
• Communicate with landowners about wildlife damage and build relationships.
• Live trap and relocate wildlife as necessary.
• Provide outreach information and assistance to the public.

Skills

Wildlife data collection

Field operations

Vehicle operation (ATV/UTV/Snowmobile)

Wildlife disease surveillance

Public relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in wildlife management or natural resources

Tools

GPS

Maps reading

Job description

Position will close on 9/20/2026 at 11:59 pm

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is seeking a Wildlife Technician in Green River, WY. This position assists Department personnel in wildlife and habitat data collection, wildlife disease surveillance, wildlife damage control, wildlife damage claim investigations, wildlife conflict resolution, and sportsperson and public relations in accordance with Department policy. Assists with fostering a productive working relationship with landowners and other constituents. Performs routine maintenance of Department facilities, equipment, and grounds.

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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

• Assist with the collection of biological data during wildlife and habitat surveys.
• Assist the Department with aerial wildlife surveys, both from fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters.
• Collect and record hunter-harvest information (i.e., species, age and sex of harvested animals).
• Humanely euthanize sick and injured wildlife.
• Collect lymph nodes from harvested deer, elk, and moose, for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) surveillance.
• Assist regional personnel with wildlife conflict situations in urban and rural settings.
• Assist with wildlife research efforts and data management, as needed.
• Assist game wardens in limiting depredation by big game, game birds and trophy game animals to crops and livestock.
• Routinely communicate with landowners experiencing wildlife damage, ensuring relationships are maintained.
• Live trap and relocate black bears, mountain lions, and other wildlife.
• Communicate with homeowners, landowners, and other interested parties and provide information regarding wildlife conflict situations.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with other Department personnel, landowners, and sportspersons.
• Provide Department outreach information and assistance to the public.

PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

Preference will be given to those with a four-year college degree in wildlife management, range management, or other natural resource fields. Other related training and experience will be evaluated.

Preference will be given to those seeking experience for a position in Wildlife Management and/or Wildlife Law Enforcement.

Preference will be given to those individuals with field experience, specifically safely operating vehicles (ATVs, UTVs, snowmobiles, 4-wheel drive trucks, and trailers) and on foot in remote locations and under extreme weather conditions.

Preference will be given to those individuals with experience in firearm proficiency and the lethal removal of wildlife.

**Agency requires that the successful applicant possess a valid driver’s license.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Skill in the safe use of handguns, shotguns, rifles, and pyrotechnical devices.
• Skill in interpersonal communications with employees, landowners, and the general public.
• Ability to obtain, record and manage data.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and to be self-directed.
• Knowledge of wildlife management concepts, principles, and practices.
• Well-developed communication skills (written and oral).
• Knowledge of general outdoor skills and hunting skills with applicable experiences.
• Skill in the use of GPS and reading maps.
• Ability to positively work with and facilitate relationships with the ranching and hunting communities and other interested individuals as a team.
• Ability to work independently with little direct supervision and limited communication while in the field.
• Ability to make decisions under difficult circumstances.
• Ability to use small power and non-power hand tools, fencing building experience, light mechanical skills, and light construction experience is preferred.
• Ability to safely operate 4-wheel drive pickup, ATV and snowmobile in various terrain and road conditions. Experience in vehicle maintenance/repair in field situations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

None - See "Preferences"

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Excellent physical condition and ability to perform under adverse and various terrain and weather conditions.
• Ability to work outside and perform under adverse weather conditions and difficult terrain often during long periods.
• Ability to walk in rough, uneven terrain with unstable footing.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, early mornings, late evenings and at night.
• Will be required to work alone in the field in a remote setting and in adverse weather conditions.
• Travel and overnight stays may be required.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• Successful applicants for employment must pass a background check prior to appointment.
• Potential dates of employment are November 16 - June 30, 2027, however dates are flexible.
• This position is a 12 month At‑w‑ill contract. Housing is not provided.
• Contact information: Sean Yancey at [e-mail]

040-Game and Fish Department - Wildlife Division

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