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Fish Hatchery Technician

State of Wyoming
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION:  


The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is seeking to hire a three (3) month position that will assist with fish culture duties, spawning activities, facility maintenance, and grounds keeping at the Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s Tillett Springs Rearing Station.


Human Resource Contact: Dezzaree Schott / dezzaree.schott@wyo.gov 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed in the job level.


 

  • Duties will include, but not be limited to, daily fish culture routines (tank cleaning & feeding), fish distribution and stocking, taking sample counts, and completing fish inventories.
  • Assisting with Kokanee Salmon spawning operations and possibly other species, which will include Brown, Brook, and Lake Trout.
  • Duties will also include work to maintain the facility grounds, equipment, and buildings.

 

Qualifications



PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS: 


Preference may be given to those with the equivalent of a high school diploma and to those who attach a resume with their on-line state application. 
 
 **Agency requires that the successful applicant possess a valid driver's license.


KNOWLEDGE: 

 

  • Ability and knowledge of grounds care (mowing & trimming), small engine maintenance and operation, operating 4WD vehicles, painting, and use of various small tools.



MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:


None - See "Preferences"

 

Necessary Special Requirements

 

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

 

  • This position requires working in a variety of environmental conditions, using a variety of tools, and equipment, and some occasional lifting may be required.

 

NOTES: 

 

  • FLSA: Non-Exempt
  • Successful applicants for employment must pass a background check before appointment.
  • The position will run from September 2, 2025, to November 26, 2025.
  • Housing is provided at no charge to the employee.
  • Applicants should be interested in and pursuing a career in fisheries, wildlife, or resource management.
  • No previous fish culture experience is required.
  • Cover letters are not required, but may be sent to Travis Trimble, Assistant Fish Culture Supervisor (email:travis.trimble@wyo.gov).  Cover letters should include career plans, education & experience, dates available for employment, and class work that applies to the position.

 

Supplemental Information

 


040-Game and Fish Department - Fish division 

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities. 
 

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.