Native Mussel Technician 2025-00073SALARY$19.40 HourlyLOCATIONCasper, WYJOB TYPETemporary Full-timeJOB NUMBER2025-00073DEPARTMENTGame & Fish CommissionDIVISIONFishOPENING DATE01/22/2025CLOSING DATEContinuousFLSANon-ExemptJOB CLASSIFICATIONATTP99Description and Functions

Open Until Filled
 
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: 

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is seeking to hire two Biologist Technicians – Native Mussels to assist with native mussel surveys in eastern Wyoming. These technicians will assist with conducting field surveys for native mussels via snorkel, SNUBA, view buckets, and/or tactile techniques.  These positions will require the operation of trucks and trailers, and field sampling equipment in rivers and streams.  These are contract positions funded from June 2, 2025 through October 15, 2025. These positions will be based out of Casper, Wyoming.

Human Resource Contact: Alice Saldana / alice.saldana2@wyo.gov

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

• Maintain a positive attitude, and strong work ethic, and be able to work well with others in a team setting.
• Work with the public and private landowners and represent the WGFD in a professional manner.
• Safely operate sampling equipment.
• Safely collect, handle, and identify native mussels.
• Compile and enter collected data.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES: 

Preference may be given to those pursuing a career in fisheries. Preference may include those with a high school degree plus experience in fish and wildlife resource management, research, or college coursework towards a degree in fishery or wildlife management, ichthyology, hydrology, watershed science, or other closely related fields.**Must have a valid driver’s license. ***Important: Applicants should attach a cover letter and resume with their online state application. The cover letter should include career plans, suitability for the job, and dates of availability (starting and ending dates are particularly important).

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Ability to perform fieldwork under adverse weather conditions.
• Irregular schedules with weekend work will be required.
• Extensive overnight travel is required as is camping in remote locations.

NOTES:  

• FLSA: Non-exempt
• Successful applicants for employment must pass a background check before appointment.  The position will run from June 2, 2025 to October 15, 2025.
• Lodging, rain gear, uniform, and all other necessary field equipment and expenses will be provided when in the field. Off-duty housing is not provided.
• Contact Travis Neebling, Aquatic Assessment Crew Biologist at 307-233-6410 or Travis.Neebling@wyo.gov for additional information about the position or application process. Please do not send cover letters or resumes via email; those should be attached to the online application.
• This is an At-Will Employee Contract position (AWEC)

 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.