Fish Hatchery Technician, Wyoming Game & Fish Commission

Statewide, WY

Position Title: Fish Hatchery Technician

Organization: Wyoming Game & Fish Commission

Location: Statewide, WY

Position Overview: The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is seeking to fill two (2) positions to assist with Kokanee, Brown, Brook, and Lake Trout spawning activities, fish culture duties, facility maintenance, and groundskeeping at the Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s fish hatcheries.  The position at the Tillett Rearing Station will be for 3.5 months, and the position for the Story Hatchery will be for 1+ months.

Duties:

  • Duties will include but not be limited to, tank cleaning, fish feeding, fish distribution, fish spawning, egg care, and a variety of other fish culture activities.
  • These positions will also assist with maintaining the grounds, equipment, and buildings.

Qualifications:

PREFERENCES:

Preference may be given to candidates holding or pursuing a career or degree in fisheries, wildlife, or resource management.   Preference will be given to those with a high school diploma and one year experience in fishery and wildlife management or college course work towards a degree in fishery and wildlife management, biology, or ichthyology.  Preference will be given to those who attach a resume with their on-line state application.

Cover letters are not required, but may be sent to Travis Trimble, Assistant Fish Culture Supervisor, 3030 Energy Lane, Suite 100, Casper, WY 82604 (email:travis.trimble@wyo.gov) Cover letters should include career plans, education and applicable class work to the position, experience, and dates available for employment.

**Agency requires that the successful applicant possess a valid driver’s license.

KNOWLEDGE:

  • Groundskeeping (mowing & trimming), building maintenance (painting), small tool use, and general fish culture (cleaning tanks and feeding).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
None – See “Preferences”

Salary/Pay: $18.71 Hourly

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

How to Apply: Please use the online application to view the full job description as well as how to apply.