State of WyomingATTP99-2024-00532-Aquatic Invasive Specialist (AIS) Technician-Statewide

SALARY

$18.71 Hourly

JOB TYPE

Temporary

JOB NUMBER

2024-00532

DEPARTMENT

040-Game & Fish

OPENING DATE

04/03/2024

CLOSING DATE

Continuous

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled
 
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: 

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is seeking to hire nineteen (19) Aquatic Invasive Species Technicians throughout the state. These positions range in duration from 4 to 6 months. Technicians will inspect watercraft at key locations around the state in an effort to prevent the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species and participate in outreach and education efforts to inform the general public about the impacts of aquatic invasive species.

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 at the job level.

• Duties include conducting watercraft inspections and decontamination.
• Interview boaters at watercraft check stations.
• Provide outreach information and assistance to the boating public.
• Water quality and invasive species sampling, data entry, and equipment maintenance.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS: 

Preference will be given to those with a high school degree and customer service experience. Preference will be given to those with experience related to fish and wildlife resource management, or college coursework towards a degree in fishery or wildlife management, ichthyology, or other closely related field.
Preference may be given to candidates with experience in the operation of watercraft, 4x4 vehicles, and/or hauling trailers.
 
**Must have a valid driver's license.

KNOWLEDGE: 

• Must be able to work well independently with minimal supervision and also able to work well with others on a crew.
• Requires flexible schedule and work up to 12 hours per day or split shifts.
• Requires effective communication and public relations skills in daily interactions with the public.
• Ability to enter and manage data using various devices.

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: 

• Weekend and holiday work will be required.
• Some positions may require extended stays (4 days) in campers at various statewide locations.
• Positions require completion of the inspector training course and certification provided by the Department.

NOTES: 

• FLSA: Non-exempt
• Successful applicants for employment must pass a background check before appointment.
• The tentative starting date is May 16, 2024, for most positions. Certain locations have flexibility in start/end dates anywhere from mid-April through late November.
• Locations include Afton, Alpine, Beulah, Casper, Cheyenne, Cody, Evanston, Frannie, Glendo, Green River, Kemmerer, Keyhole, Laramie, Manville, Newcastle, Sheridan and Torrington.
• Department lodging may be provided for nights between shifts in select locations.
• Please attach a cover letter to the online state application. The cover letter should include career plans, suitability for the job, as well as dates of availability (starting and ending dates are particularly important).
• CONTACT: For more information regarding these positions, contact Josh Leonard, AIS Coordinator, 307-721-1374, joshua.leonard@wyo.gov.