Salary: $24.11 Hourly
Location : Casper, WY
Job Type: Contract Full-time
Job Number: 2024-02084
Department: Game & Fish Commission
Division: Fish
Opening Date: 09/19/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Determined by Position
Job Classification: ATAW99
Description and FunctionsOpen Until FilledGENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is seeking to hire a contract Fisheries Biologist to coordinate and supervise a one-year creel survey to measure angler use and generate Walleye exploitation estimates at Glendo Reservoir in east-central Wyoming. This position will be responsible for conducting angler interviews to collect harvest data, measuring angler-harvested fish, maintaining time-lapse cameras at boat ramps, data entry and quality control checks, supervising one technician, and assisting the regional biologist with data analysis and report writing. This is a contract position funded from March 1, 2025 through February 28, 2026. This position will be based out of Casper, Wyoming.
Human Resource Contact: Alice Saldana / alice.saldana2@wyo.govESSENTIAL 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, strong work ethic, and be able to work independently and with others in a team setting.
- Work well with the public and represent the WGFD in a professional manner.
- Lead the creel survey crew of one technician and other regional fisheries technicians as assigned.
- Assist the regional fisheries management crew with night electrofishing to mark Walleye.
- Conduct angler interviews at boat ramps and check stations to obtain catch and harvest rate information and measure lengths from angler harvested fish.
- Operate and maintain time-lapse cameras at boat ramps to census watercraft launches.
- Plan creel schedule and adapt to changing patterns in angler use to ensure sufficient angler interviews are obtained.
- Oversee creel data entry, ensure timely and accurate data entry, and perform quality control checks on entered data.
- Communicate effectively and professionally with members of the public, WGFD, and other government agencies.
QualificationsPREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:Preference may be given to those with a degree in fisheries and/or wildlife management, ecology, ichthyology, biology, natural resources management, or other closely related field, AND one or more years of applicable field experience.
Important: Applicants should attach a cover letter and resume with their online state application. The cover letter should include career plans and suitability for the job.
** Must have a valid driver's license.
KNOWLEDGE: - Experience with sport-fish identification.
- Knowledge of Walleye and other cool/warmwater fishing techniques.
- Experience interacting with the public.
- Requires attention to detail, effective oral communication, and public relations skills.
- Experience working with large datasets.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:None - See "Preferences"
Necessary Special RequirementsPHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Ability to perform field work under adverse weather conditions.
- Irregular schedules, weekend, and holiday work will be required.
- Extensive overnight travel is required.
NOTES:- FLSA: Non-exempt
- Successful applicants for employment must pass a background check before appointment.
- The position will run from March 3, 2025 to February 27, 2026.
- 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 Matt Hahn, Regional Fisheries Supervisor at 307-473-3415 or 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 Information040-Game & Fish Commission-Fish Division
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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 a degree in fisheries and/or wildlife management, ecology, ichthyology, biology, natural resources management, or other closely related field?
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Do you have one or more years of applicable field experience?
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(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.
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Have you attached a cover letter and resume?The cover letter should include career plans and suitability for the job.This is required for your application to be complete.
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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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