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State of Wyoming · 3 weeks ago

Wildlife Habitat Technician 2025-03100

Fremont County, WY

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

The State of Wyoming is seeking a Wildlife Habitat Technician to assist the Wildlife Division’s Terrestrial Habitat Program in monitoring and evaluating habitat conditions. The role involves working with various stakeholders, conducting vegetation monitoring, and managing water development projects in southeast Wyoming.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Assist Regional Terrestrial Habitat Biologists with monitoring of terrestrial habitat conditions through vegetation monitoring in aspen, mixed shrub and riparian systems

Site identification and evaluation, planning, construction and monitoring of riparian restoration projects in ephemeral draws in sagebrush steppe habitats

Evaluation of riparian areas for potential release of beavers into unoccupied habitats

Communicate effectively with landowners, sportsmen, and Department personnel

Coordinate with Department personnel concerning public hunting and fishing opportunities

Provide customer service to landowners, hunters, and anglers during hunting/fishing seasons

Collect biological samples (CWD and brucellosis) from harvested big game animals

Interprets legal land descriptions and reading of maps/GPS delineating land ownership

Assist in water development project folder/file management for over 400 water development projects that have been completed in Wyoming and throughout the West over the last 30 years

Projects completed include guzzlers, windmills and solar-powered wells, spring developments, wetlands, riparian fencing, and off-site water developments

Projects are currently in various states of functionality and usefulness to wildlife

Coordination with federal land management agencies, private landowners, and non-profit conservation organizations on planned and completed projects is necessary

Technician will be responsible for the development and maintenance of an extensive project database utilizing Excel spreadsheets

Extensive communication with project representatives, sportsmen, and Water For Wildlife Foundation members via phone, email, and in-person

In-field inspections of water development projects (status updates) within 150+/- miles of Lander, preparation of itemized lists of project repairs and cost estimates and light construction repair duties, creation of files database, and nomenclature system for files, photos, etc

Qualification

Wildlife management knowledgeVegetation monitoringGPS usageLegal land descriptionsOutdoor skillsCommunication skillsCustomer servicePhysical fitness4-wheel drive operationTeamworkSelf-starter

Required

Possess a valid driver's license

Knowledge of wildlife management concepts, principles, and practices

Knowledge and interpretation of legal land descriptions

Knowledge of vegetation and sampling techniques

Self-starter, able to work independently with little direct supervision

Well-developed communication skills (written and oral)

Knowledge of general outdoor skills

Skill in the use of GPS and reading maps

Knowledge of statutes and regulations related to hunting and fishing

Ability to positively work with and facilitate relationships with the ranching and hunting communities and other interested individuals as a team

Able to safely operate 4-wheel drive pickup and ATV in various terrain and road conditions

Excellent physical condition and ability to work outside and perform under adverse weather conditions and difficult terrain often for long periods

Ability to work early mornings, late evenings, and weekends

Able to lift 50 lbs

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in wildlife management, range management, biology, zoology, ichthyology or who are working towards a bachelor's degree in wildlife management, range management, biology, zoology, or ichthyology