Biologist Technician 2025-00572



Biologist Technician 2025-00572

Salary

$19.40 Hourly

Location

Wheatland, WY

Job Type

Temporary Full-time

Job Number

2025-00572

Department

Game & Fish Commission

Division

Wildlife

Opening Date

03/03/2025

Closing Date

3/17/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Job Classification

ATTP99

Description and Functions



GENERAL DESCRIPTION: 


The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is seeking a Biologist Technician for temporary employment at the Thorne/Williams Wildlife Research Center located in Sybille Canyon, Wheatland, WY. This position will join a three member team to support the daily care and husbandry of captive ungulates and carnivores; to assist with improvement and maintenance of animal enclosures and handling facilities, buildings, and grounds; and to assist with animal handling, observations, and sample collection for various research projects. Department-housing is provided and is a requirement of employment.


Human Resource Contact: 307-777-4507 / corey.johnson@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. 
 

  • Provides daily care, feeding, and enrichment of captive wild ungulates and carnivores, including the rearing of orphaned ungulates.
  • Constructs, maintains, and improves holding facilities, buildings, equipment, and pastures. 
  • Performs light service to vehicles and equipment. 
  • Cleans and maintains feeders, automatic waterers, corrals, pastures, and handling chutes.
  • Assists with animal restraint and sample collection of captive research animals.
  • Provides veterinary care to captive research animals, as prescribed.
  • Uses calculator, scale, computer, firearms, scalpels, knives, syringes, specialized capture and restraint equipment, carpentry tools, fencing tools, mowers, weed trimmers, 4x4 pick-ups, ATVs, skid steers, tractors, and trailers. 

Qualifications

PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS: 

Preference will be given to those pursuing or holding a bachelor's degree in wildlife management, range management, biology, animal science, zoology, or ichthyology.  

**Must have a valid driver's license.  


KNOWLEDGE: 

  • Must be self-motivated to work independently as well as part of a team
  • Knowledge of animal husbandry and handling techniques. 
  • Skill in operation of common hand and power tools.
  • Skill in operating vehicles, including 4x4 pickups, ATVs, and tractors/skid steer and implements.
  • Demonstrates an interest in learning, or basic knowledge of, principles of wildlife management and disease. 
  • Experience working effectively with large and potentially dangerous wildlife. 
  • Demonstrates basic knowledge of the use of firearms and specialized capture equipment. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 


None - See "Preferences"  

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: 


  • Good physical condition is required, including ability to lift objects over 75 pounds and work outdoors in extreme weather conditions. 
  • Must be able to work with live animals (ungulates and carnivores) and with hay, pellets, etc.
  • Residence in department-provided housing is a condition of employment; evening, weekend, and holiday rotations are shared with other employees of facility. 

NOTES: 

  • Please submit a cover letter outlining previous animal husbandry/wildlife handling and facility/grounds maintenance experience. 
  • FLSA: Non-Exempt
  • Successful applicants for employment must pass a background check before appointment. 
  • This position is based out of the Thorne/Williams Wildlife Research Center, 2362 Highway 34, Wheatland, Wyoming. 
  • Anticipated dates of employment are May 1, 2025 through August 31, 2025. Employment may be extended an additional 60 days. 

Supplemental Information

040-Wyoming Game and Fish Department - Wildlife Division

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.
 

Non Benefit Position

01
(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)
  • High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
  • Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
  • Associate's Degree
  • Associate's Degree and additional coursework
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree and additional coursework
  • Master's Degree
  • Master's Degree and additional coursework
  • Doctorate Degree
  • Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
  • None of the Above
02
(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)
  • 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
  • 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
  • 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
  • 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
  • 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
  • N/A
03
Do you have animal husbandry/wildlife handling, and facility/grounds maintenance experience?
  • Yes
  • No
04
(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.
05
Are you pursuing or holding a bachelor's degree in wildlife management, range management, biology, animal science, zoology, or ichthyology?
  • Yes
  • No
06
Describe your experience in wildlife management, range management, biology, animal science, zoology, or ichthyology below.
07
Do you have a valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No
08
(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?
  • Government Jobs @ www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
  • Indeed
  • LinkedIn
  • Zip Recruiter
  • Wyoming Workforce Center
  • Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
  • Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
  • Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
  • Career Fair
  • Human Resources Division
  • Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
  • Current State Employee
  • Other
09
(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.
10
(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employee's first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. Please limit this response to only one employee. This employee may be eligible for a Referral Bonus.
11
(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans' preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans' preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans' preference disclosure.
  • Yes
  • No
  • I am not a veteran
12
(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veteran's military service, and wish to claim veterans' preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans' preference status. By requesting veterans' preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.
  • Current State Employee
  • Veteran - DD214 Attached
  • Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veteran's Disability Determination Attached
  • Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
  • None of the above
13
(A) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume' is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. I have read and understand the above statement.
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

Employer
State of Wyoming
Address
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Statewide, Wyoming, 82002