Wildlife Technician 2026-02376

State of Wyoming; Pinedale (WY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department in Pinedale, WY is seeking a Wildlife Technician to support wildlife surveys, habitat monitoring, depredation control, disease sampling, and public outreach.

The role includes collecting biological data, assisting with elk feedground operations, and answering questions from the public in person and by phone. A valid driver's license is required and some field travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree in wildlife management or related natural resource field preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist regional personnel with collection of biological data and observations during wildlife surveys.
• Assist with depredation control for big game, game birds, and trophy game animals.
• Assist with wildlife conflict situations in urban and rural settings.
• Communicate with homeowners and provide information on wildlife conflicts.
• Collect disease samples from harvested wildlife and record data for surveillance programs.
• Assist with elk feedground operations as needed.
• Record harvest data (species, age, sex) from hunters in the field.

Skills

Wildlife surveys

Data collection

ArcGIS

GPS navigation

Vehicle operation

Communication

Education

Bachelors in wildlife management

Tools

ArcGIS

R

Job description

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.

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• 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.

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

• 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

URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

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.

Non Benefit Position