Instream Flow Project Biologist

• Coordinate and supervise a project to conduct instream flow studies on native cutthroat trout streams in western Wyoming
• Plan and implement instream flow studies
• Lead a 2-4 person field crew
• Perform hydrologic analyses and hydraulic habitat modeling
• Co-author reports
• 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

• Bachelor of Science degree
• At least one season of applicable field experience
• Valid driver's license
• 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
• Must be willing to work irregular hours, including early mornings and late evenings

• Master’s degree in natural resource/fisheries management, biology, ecology, hydrology, watershed science, or another closely related field
• At least one year of applicable field experience in aquatic habitat and/or channel morphology assessment

Lodging, waders, rain gear, uniform, and all other necessary field equipment and expenses will be provided when in the field