Salary: $24.11 Hourly
Location : Lander, WY
Job Type: Contract Full-time
Job Number: 2025-00721
Department: Game & Fish Commission
Division: Wildlife
Opening Date: 03/14/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Determined by Position
Job Classification: ATAW99
Description and FunctionsOpen Until FilledGENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is seeking a Large Carnivore Biologist stationed in Lander, WY to monitor large carnivores, with a focus on grizzly bear monitoring in the northwest portion of Wyoming using capture equipment, controlled pharmaceuticals, firearms and assorted field equipment.
Human Resource Contact: Corey Johnson / corey.johnson@wyo.govESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.
- Capturing and handling black bears, grizzly bears, mountain lions, and gray wolves.
- Inventory wolf populations, document reproduction.
- Collecting data and keeping records for population evaluation and modeling.
- Using radio telemetry equipment for locating marked animals.
- Preventing human-carnivore conflicts by working with businesses, agencies, outfitters, property owners, livestock producers, and the public.
- Using controlled drugs, firearms, and explosives.
- Data analysis and report writing.
- Conduct damage claim investigations to determine the cause of death in livestock and wildlife and recommend damage compensation when appropriate.
- Assisting law enforcement personnel with investigations of wildlife violations.
- Investigate incidents of human injury caused by wildlife.
- Conduct information and education programs.
QualificationsPREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS: Preference will be given for any combination of training and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in wildlife management, range management, biology, zoology, ichthyology, or closely related field,
Preference will be given for experience in capturing and handling black bears, grizzly bears, mountain lions, and gray wolves.
**Must have a valid driver's license.
KNOWLEDGE: - Ability to work long and irregular hours under some adverse conditions and extreme public scrutiny.
- Skills will be required to use firearms, controlled pharmaceuticals, capture equipment, ATVs, horses, 4-wheel drive vehicles, radio equipment, radio telemetry, and power equipment and tools.
- The position will require work with dangerous animals in remote settings. Knowledge to participate in data collection, analysis, and report writing.
- Will require independent decision making ability and excellent interpersonal communication skills.
- Will require computer and data analysis skills.
- The position will require heavy lifting and excellent physical condition. Knowledge of the ecology of large carnivores and other wild animals.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:None - See "Preferences"
Necessary Special RequirementsPHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Operating 4-wheel drive vehicles, snowmobiles, ATV's, riding and packing horses for backcountry work, and flying in fixed-wing and helicopters in mountain conditions.
- Working in inclement and severe weather conditions. On-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Working alone in remote, back country locations.
- The position will require heavy lifting and excellent physical condition.
NOTES: - FLSA: Non-exempt
- Successful applicants for employment must pass a background check prior to appointment.
Supplemental Information040-Wyoming Game and Fish Department - Wildlife Division
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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
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(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
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(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
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Do you have any combination of training and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in wildlife management, range management, biology, zoology, ichthyology, or closely related field?
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(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.
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Do you have experience in capturing and handling black bears, grizzly bears, mountain lions, and gray wolves?
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Do you have a valid driver's license?
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(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
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(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.
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(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.
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(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
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(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
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(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.
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