NEOGOV · 1 day ago
Instream Flow Project Biologist 2026-00061
Cheyenne, WY
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$24.11/hr - $24.11/hr
1+ years expThe Wyoming Game and Fish Department is seeking to hire a contract Fisheries Biologist to coordinate and supervise a project to conduct instream flow studies on native cutthroat trout streams in western Wyoming. The biologist will be responsible for planning and implementing instream flow studies, leading a field crew, performing hydrologic analyses, and co-authoring reports.
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Responsibilities
Lead a field crew in using land surveying equipment, GPS devices, and flow meters to collect stream channel morphology, depth, velocity, discharge, substrate, cover, temperature, and other stream habitat data in remote areas
Use regional regression analysis to estimate the natural hydrology of ungauged streams
Use the System for Environmental Flows Analysis software and habitat suitability curves to perform hydraulic habitat modeling
Use Excel, R, and related tools to enter, organize, quality-check, and compute complex equations for large datasets
Communicate (orally and in writing) clearly and effectively with technical people, private landowners, the general public, supervisory staff, and decision-making staff
Write clear technical reports to summarize results and provide instream flow recommendations in a timely manner
Draft and submit instream flow water rights applications
Maintain a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and be able to work well with others in a team setting
Work well with the public and private landowners and represent the WGFD in a professional manner
Make purchases for the project and file appropriate paperwork
Qualification
Required
Must have a valid driver's license
Candidates must have a Bachelor of Science degree and at least one season of applicable field experience
Knowledge of habitat quality and condition and habitat requirements of fish and wildlife species
Knowledge of river mechanics and hydraulic relationships
Experience working in the field in remote areas
Experience leading a field crew in collecting biological, habitat, or hydrologic data
Ability to apply diverse technical information for planning, designing, and conducting activities relative to quantifying habitat quality and stream flow needs of a fishery
Ability to design and implement scientifically valid instream flow investigations
Skilled in Word, Excel, and GIS technologies (ArcMap, GPS)
Ability to perform fieldwork under adverse weather conditions
Ability to wade swift streams
Ability to carry a 40 lb. backpack while hiking into and out of the backcountry
Must be willing to perform extensive travel across the state in Department vehicles
Overnight travel and camping in remote areas will be required
Weekend and holiday work may be required
Must be willing to work irregular hours, including early mornings and late evenings
Preferred
Preference will be given to those with a master's degree in natural resource/fisheries management, biology, ecology, hydrology, watershed science, or another closely related field, AND at least one year of applicable field experience in aquatic habitat and/or channel morphology assessment
Preference will be given to applicants who submit college transcripts, a resume, and a position-specific cover letter
Benefits
Lodging, waders, rain gear, uniform, and all other necessary field equipment and expenses will be provided when in the field.
Company
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