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The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is seeking a dedicated Wildlife Technician based in Laramie. This position plays a vital role in supporting wildlife management efforts while building strong relationships with landowners, agricultural producers, and the public. In this role, you will assist Department personnel with wildlife damage control activities, wildlife damage claim investigations, and conflict resolution efforts in accordance with Department policy. You will support wildlife data collection, wildlife disease surveillance, and sportsperson and public outreach initiatives to help ensure informed, science-based management decisions. The position also works closely with agricultural producers and other constituents to foster productive, collaborative relationships that support Wyoming’s wildlife and working lands. Additional responsibilities include performing routine maintenance of Department facilities, equipment, and grounds to ensure safe and efficient operations. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys fieldwork, problem-solving, and serving as a key connection between wildlife conservation and Wyoming communities.
Job Responsibility:
Assist game wardens in limiting depredation by big game, game birds, and trophy game animals to crops and livestock
Routinely communicates with landowners experiencing wildlife damage, ensuring relationships are maintained
Assist regional personnel with wildlife conflict situations in urban and rural settings
Humanely euthanize sick and injured wildlife
Proficiency in the safe use of handguns, shotguns, rifles, and pyrotechnical devices
Live trap and relocate black bears, mountain lions, and other wildlife
Communicate with homeowners, landowners, and other interested parties and provide information regarding wildlife conflict situations
Assist with the collection of biological data during wildlife and habitat surveys
Assist the Department with aerial wildlife surveys, both from fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with other Department personnel, landowners, and sportspersons
Provide Department outreach information and assistance to the public
Collect lymph nodes from harvested deer, elk, and moose for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) surveillance efforts
Collect and record other harvest information (i.e., species, age, and sex of harvested animals)
Maintain facilities and equipment as directed
Communicate effectively with landowners, sportspersons, and Department personnel
Assist regional personnel with coverage during hunting season, particularly on Department-administered lands
Assist with wildlife research efforts and data management, as needed
Requirements:
Valid driver’s license
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Excellent physical condition and ability to perform under adverse and various terrain and weather conditions
Ability to work outside and perform under adverse weather conditions and difficult terrain, often during long periods
Ability to walk in rough, uneven terrain with unstable footing
Ability to work weekends, holidays, early mornings, late evenings, and at night
Will be required to work alone in the field in a remote setting and in adverse weather conditions
Travel and overnight stays may be required
Nice to have:
Four-year college degree in wildlife management, range management, or other natural resource fields
Field experience, specifically safely operating vehicles (ATVs, UTVs, snowmobiles, 4-wheel drive trucks, and trailers), horseback, and on foot in remote locations and under extreme weather conditions
Experience in firearm proficiency and the lethal removal of wildlife
Skill in the use of GPS and reading maps
Ability to use small power and non-power hand tools, fencing and building experience, light mechanical skills, and light construction experience