Habitat Technician 2025-00527Salary

$24.11 Hourly

Location 

Lander, WY

Job Type

Temporary Full-time

Job Number

2025-00527

Department

Game & Fish Commission

Division

Wildlife

Opening Date

02/25/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Job Classification

ATTP99

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Description and Functions

Open Until Filled
 
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: 


The Wyoming Game and Fish Department in partnership with the United States Forest Service- Shoshone National Forest is hiring a habitat biologist technician to assist in the implementation and monitoring of the South Pass Aspen Project, the Long Creek Early Seral Aspen and Riparian Enhancement Project, and the Whiskey Basin Bighorn Sheep Management Plan.  This position will conduct habitat and invasive species inventories, monitor current and past habitat treatments, live trap and relocate beavers for habitat improvement, and plan habitat enhancement projects.  The successful applicant will also assist in analyzing habitat data associated with the above projects.  Extensive coordination with USFS, Wyoming State Forestry, private landowners, other state, local, and federal agencies, and project proponents is required. This is a 5.5-month temporary position. 

Human Resource Contact: Corey Johnson / corey.johnson@wyo.gov

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

• Conduct fine-scale vegetation monitoring on select sites to evaluate long-term vegetation and habitat objectives associated with grazing management or previous vegetation treatments such as fire, mechanical, or chemical applications.  Data analysis and written reports for the Department and public use will be completed.
• Utilize existing digital land cover resources, GIS data, and habitat enhancement data from various sources to develop and assess specific vegetation enhancement projects.  Project specifics could include developing vegetation objectives for new treatments.
• Field evaluation of sites will be required to determine the appropriate treatment to produce the desired habitat objectives.  Newly proposed habitat treatment sites will require the delineation of treatment boundaries, acreage calculations, and treatment cost calculations.
• Function independently in the field and also as a team member with private landowners and various interagency personnel working collectively on habitat-related projects.
• Complete a written report on projects developed and data collected, including but not limited to a GIS-based map, potential project polygons, associated data sets, photos, and narrative addressing additional NEPA requirements, project partner contracts, timetables, and funding required to implement projects.
• Assist agency Biologists with the development of a habitat management plan for the area.
• Communicate with a variety of individuals from various agencies, as well as private landowners for project planning and development.
• Live trapping and relocating beavers, including cleaning the holding facility daily, feeding, and preparing the release site.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS: 
 
Preference may be given to those with a bachelor's degree in wildlife management, range management, biology, zoology, ichthyology or a closely related field, PLUS one to two years of professional work experience in wildlife or fish resource management, research, or habitat development. 
 
**Agency requires that the successful applicant possess a valid driver's license.
**Please submit a cover letter, resume, and transcripts in addition to application materials.
 

KNOWLEDGE:

• Understanding of ecosystem function and identification of plants to the species level in sagebrush, mixed mountain shrub, riparian, and aspen communities.
• Knowledge and understanding of vegetation response to a variety of manipulation techniques such as mechanical, prescribed fire, and herbicide application, as well as vegetation responses to browsing and grazing.
• Knowledge and experience with mule deer, elk, moose, pronghorn, and bighorn sheep nutritional and seasonal use requirements.
• Some knowledge and experience with livestock grazing management strategies.
• Knowledge of ArcPro, ArcGIS Online, and the development of story maps, and map packages. Knowledge of Avenza Maps, Survey123, and OnXMaps is also useful.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
 
None - See "Preferences"

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
 

• The ability and willingness to work with minimal supervision in remote locations with difficult terrain.
• Extensive experience with 4-wheel drive vehicles, and ATV/UTV safety and operation.

Supplemental Information
Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

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.