GENERAL DESCRIPTION:  

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is seeking a Regional Fisheries Biologist to conserve and enhance the aquatic resources in the Green, Bear, and Little Snake river drainages of Southwest Wyoming.

Human Resource Contact: Dezzaree Schott / dezzaree.schott@wyo.gov 

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

• Work collaboratively as a member of a small Regional Fishery Management team to provide diverse, quality fisheries resources and angling opportunities in balance with the productive capacity of habitats and public desires in the Green River Region.
• Serve as biologist and primary contact responsible for sport fisheries management and native species conservation on multiple waters in the Green River region.
• Work collaboratively as a biologist responsible for Flaming Gorge Reservoir fisheries management including coordination and collaboration with Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and other state, federal and private partners.
• Implement the State Wildlife Action Plan to conserve and restore Colorado River cutthroat trout, flannelmouth sucker, bluehead sucker, roundtail chub and other native aquatic fishes, herptiles, mollusks, and crustaceans and their habitats.
• With appropriate training, willing and able to lead sampling efforts involving electrofishing, netting, and use of other fish collection gears on boats and rafts or while wading in streams, rivers, and lakes.
• With appropriate training, willing and able to lead chemical treatments to remove undesirable or invasive organisms, including the application of rotenone and other approved chemicals.
• Able to synthesize collected data to analyze fish population dynamics, life history, aquatic habitat, and anglers' use information.
• Recommend and implement fisheries management activities such as regulations, fish stocking, non native fish removal, and habitat improvement.
• Assist with the development of annual work schedules, budgets, stocking requests, angler outreach, reports, data entry, and equipment maintenance.
• Work cooperatively with local land management agencies with shared responsibility for aquatic resource management.
• Give presentations on fishery management topics to the public and professional groups.
• Hire and train seasonal employees and supervise their work.
• Assist in the implementation of the Wyoming Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) program, including maintaining certification as a watercraft inspector.
• Provide written comments on activities that may affect aquatic resources, suggesting remedial or mitigating actions.
• Keep updated on new fisheries techniques and research by attending professional meetings, reading literature, and interacting with other fisheries professionals.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES/**AGENCYREQUIREMENTS:

Preference may be given to applicants with a Master's degree in fishery biology, biology, zoology, ichthyology, or wildlife management, plus two years of professional work experience in fisheries management, aquatic resource research or aquatic habitat management.

Preference will be given to applicants who attach a cover letter and resume with their online state application.

**Agency requires that the successful applicant have a valid driver's license.

KNOWLEDGE: 

• Decision-making ability and analytical, oral, and written communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with fish population sampling equipment and procedures used on standing and flowing waters.
• Experience safely operating watercraft on rivers and lakes.
• Knowledge of fishery management concepts and practices.
• Knowledge of western aquatic resource conservation and management challenges.
• Knowledge of agency, professional, and/or industry standards and practices.
• Knowledge of native Wyoming plants and introduced plants for habitat work.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
 
Education:Bachelor's Degree (typically in Wildlife Management)

Experience:1-2 years progressive work experience (typically in Wildlife Management) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Wildlife Biologist II

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:None OR Education & Experience Substitution:4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Wildlife Management) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Wildlife Biologist II

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Ability to perform field work on lakes and streams in remote locations and under adverse weather conditions. 
• Ability to work in a collaborative regional office environment and be available to the public.
• Ability to complete a suite of fisheries fieldwork on a routine basis.
• Occasional night and weekend work required.
• Some overnight travel will be required.

NOTES

• FLSA: Exempt

Supplemental Information

040 - Game & Fish - Fish Division

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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.