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State of Wyoming · 5 days ago

Instream Flow Technician 2026-00062

Fremont County, WY

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is seeking to hire a full-time, seasonal Instream Flow Technician to assist in conducting instream flow studies on native cutthroat trout streams in western Wyoming. This position involves collecting stream habitat data and requires working in remote areas during the summer months.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Use land surveying equipment (total station, auto level, laser level), GPS devices, velocity meters, and data loggers to collect stream channel morphology, depth, velocity, water level, discharge, substrate, cover, temperature, and other stream habitat data in remote areas

Operate 4X4 vehicles

Perform data entry and quality control

Review and manage images from phone and trail cameras

Perform routine maintenance of sampling gear

Electronically scan and file historical instream flow study documents

Communicate well with members of the public, landowners, and personnel from various agencies and professionally represent the WGFD

Maintain a positive attitude during inclement weather, physically demanding conditions, and during interactions with members of the public

Qualification

Stream habitat assessmentData collectionLand surveying equipmentFisheries managementAquatic ecologyCommunication skillsTeamworkAdaptabilityProblem-solving

Required

Must have a valid driver's license

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 will be required

Camping in remote areas may be required

Weekend and holiday work may be required

Must be willing to work irregular hours, including early mornings and late evenings

Must be able to work well independently with minimal supervision and to work well with others on a small crew

Ability to learn new skills and techniques quickly and apply those skills efficiently

Knowledge of stream habitat quality and condition and habitat requirements of stream fish species

Preferred

Preference may be given to those currently holding or pursuing a degree in fisheries or wildlife management, aquatic ecology, ichthyology, hydrology, watershed science, or a closely related field

This may include preference towards those with a high school degree plus experience in stream habitat assessment or college coursework in fisheries or wildlife management, aquatic ecology, ichthyology, hydrology, watershed science, or a closely related field

Strong preference will be given to candidates that attach a position-specific cover letter, resume, and college transcripts to the State of Wyoming online application

The cover letter should include career plans, suitability for the job, and dates of availability (clearly state your starting and ending dates of availability)