Wildlife Technician - Field Data & Conservation

State of Wyoming; Wyoming (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Wyoming's Wyoming Game and Fish Department seeks a Wildlife Technician to support conservation by collecting biological data, assisting with disease sampling, and educating landowners. You will aid in wildlife conflict management and maintain department facilities, working outdoors in varying conditions.

Responsibilities include live-trapping/relocation, data recording, necropsies, and sample collection for disease monitoring.

Qualifications

• Preference for wildlife management or natural resource background.
• Four-year degree in wildlife management or related field recommended.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist depredation management of wildlife to protect crops and livestock.
• Support wildlife conflict investigations in urban and rural areas.
• Provide information to Hunters and Access Yes properties.
• Live trap and relocate wildlife.
• Communicate with homeowners and provide information regarding wildlife conflict situations.
• Assist with collection of biological data during wildlife surveys.
• Collect lymph nodes from harvested deer and elk for CWD surveillance.
• Record harvest information (species, age, sex).
• Perform routine maintenance of Department facilities and grounds.
• Work day or night with irregular schedule.
• Handle calls concerning sick or injured wildlife.
• Perform necropsies and collect disease samples.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Data recording

Map reading

Self-direction

Equipment operation

Wildlife knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in wildlife management or natural resources

Tools

Handguns

Shotguns

Rifles

Scalpels and forceps

GPS unit

ATV

Four-wheel-drive vehicle

Binoculars/spotting scope

Job description

The State of Wyoming's Wyoming Game and Fish Department seeks a Wildlife Technician to support conservation by collecting biological data, assisting with disease sampling, and educating landowners. You will aid in wildlife conflict management and maintain department facilities, working outdoors in varying conditions.

Responsibilities include live-trapping/relocation, data recording, necropsies, and sample collection for disease monitoring.