Wildlife Technician 2026

State of Wyoming; Pinedale (WY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyoming Game and Fish Department in Pinedale, WY seeks a Wildlife Technician to support wildlife surveys, habitat monitoring, depredation control, disease sampling, and public inquiries. The role involves field data collection, license sales, and assisting with elk feedground operations.

Preferred candidates hold a four-year degree in wildlife management or related fields and possess a valid driver's license. Position requires outdoor work in varied weather and irregular hours.

Qualifications

• Preference may be given to a four-year college degree in wildlife management, range management, or other natural resource fields.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Knowledge of wildlife surveys, data recording, ArcGIS and R, and data management.
• Ability to operate four-wheel-drive trucks, ATVs, and snow machines.

Responsibilities

• Assist regional personnel with wildlife surveys and data collection.
• Help limit depredation by big game, game birds, and trophy animals.
• Assist with wildlife conflict situations in urban and rural settings and communicate with homeowners.
• Collect disease samples from harvested wildlife and record data for surveillance programs.
• Assist with elk feedground operations and license sales to the public.

Skills

Wildlife surveys

ArcGIS

R programming

GPS navigation

Data collection

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in wildlife management

Tools

ATVs

Four-wheel-drive vehicles

GPS devices

VHF telemetry equipment

Handgun safety

Job description

Description and Functions

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is seeking a Wildlife Technician in Pinedale, WY. This position assists Department personnel in wildlife surveys, habitat monitoring, wildlife depredation control, wildlife damage claim investigation, wildlife conflict resolution, disease sampling, collection of biological data, elk feedground operations, and public relations in accordance with Department policy. This position will also assist office managers when necessary and will require the sale of licenses and answering questions from the public in person and on the phone.

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 at the job level.

• Assists regional personnel with the collection of biological data and observations during wildlife surveys.
• Assists regional personnel with limiting depredation by big game, game birds, and trophy game animals to crops and livestock.
• Assist regional personnel with wildlife conflict situations in urban and rural settings in an appropriate manner.
• Communicate with homeowners and provide information regarding wildlife conflict situations.
• Collect disease samples from harvested wildlife using a scalpel, forceps and blood tubes, and records data for disease surveillance programs.
• Assists with elk feedground operations as needed.
• Contacts hunters in the field and at check stations, and collects and records other harvest information (i.e., species, age, and sex of harvested animals).
• Conducts vegetation monitoring on select sites to evaluate long-term vegetation and habitat objectives.
• Other wildlife management or data collection duties as assigned.
• Assist office managers when necessary, and will require the sale of licenses and answer questions from the public in person and on the phone.
• Perform work day or night with an irregular work schedule.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

Preference may 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.

**Must have a valid driver's license.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Skill and experience with a variety of wildlife surveys and ability to conduct aerial surveys.
• Proficiency with data recording, software programs ArcGIS and program R, and general data management.
• Skill in the safe use of handguns, shotguns, rifles, and pyrotechnical devices.
• Skill in interpersonal communication with employees, landowners, and the general public.
• Skill in map-reading and GPS navigation.
• Possesses an understanding of ecosystem function and can identify plants in western Wyoming.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and to be self-directed.
• Ability to operate four-wheel-drive truck/trailers, ATVs, and snow machines.
• General knowledge of wildlife, knowledge of deer/elk anatomy, and proficiency with disease sampling.
• Knowledge of wildlife tracking via GPS collars, eartag transmitters and VHF telemetry.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

None - See "Preferences"

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather, including very cold conditions..
• Ability to walk in rough, uneven terrain with unstable footing.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-exempt
• Successful applicants for employment must pass a background check prior to the appointment.
• Housing is not provided.

Supplemental Information

040-Game and Fish-Wildlife Division

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