Description and Functions

Open Until Filled 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: 
 
 The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is seeking one (1) twelve month contract Fish Culture Specialist to work between the Ten Sleep Hatchery and Wigwam Rearing Station.  Duties and responsibilities will be split between the two hatcheries.  Under supervision, work will include but not be limited to Yellowstone and Bear River Cutthroat spawning activities, tank cleaning, feeding, sample counts, fish inventories, feed calculations, fish stocking, and assisting other Department hatcheries as needed.  Duties will also include maintaining equipment such as PCI oxygen generators, drum filters, UV disinfection systems, pumps, lawn mowers, and pressure washers.   Other work will also include maintaining the facility grounds and buildings.  This position may participate with the weekend work rotation to monitor the fish culture facility seven days a week.
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.

• Completing necessary fish culture duties, that will include: daily fish and egg monitoring, tank cleaning, fish feeding, egg, fry, and juvenile fish care, sampling, inventories, feed calculations, spawning, and fish stocking. 
• Maintenance to various pieces of equipment, facility buildings, and hatchery grounds.
• Working independently and/or as part of a team.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES: 
 
Preference may be given to those with any combination of training and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in fisheries, wildlife management, biology, zoology, ichthyology, or a closely related field.
  
  **Must possess a valid driver’s license and able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License.
 
KNOWLEDGE: 

• Principles, concepts, and practices of fish propagation and management.
• Use of computers and various computer software.
• Small engine and lawn equipment maintenance.

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Ability to operate various pieces of equipment, which may include, 4WD vehicles, tractors, pumps, pressure washers, lawnmowers, weed eater, and chainsaw.
• Some occasional lifting will be required.
• Working outdoors in adverse weather conditions for prolonged time periods.
• Responding to facility needs, day or night.

NOTES: 

• FLSA: Non-exempt
• On-site housing is provided at no expense to the employee and is a condition of employment.
• If chosen for the position, successful applicants must pass a background check before being hired.
• This is a contract position (At-Will Employee Contract) at the Ten Sleep Hatchery and Wigwam Rearing Station.
• The position start date will be July 1, 2025 and will end June 30, 2026.  The contract may be renewed July 1, 2026.

Supplemental Information

040-Game & Fish - Fish Division

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