Fish Culturist / Statewide Response Specialist
Fish Culturist / Statewide Response Specialist
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24-08-2025
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Description and Functions
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The State of Wyoming Game and Fish Department is seeking an entry-level Fish Culturist responsible for the production and care of all fish life stages at a fish hatchery for the sport fishing and native fisheries restoration stocking programs in Wyoming as well as maintaining the equipment rearing units dwellings and grounds of the station.
Human Resource Contact: Dezzaree Schott /
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.- The entry-level position is responsible for producing fish for sport fishing program and native fish restoration.
- Position responsibilities include fish egg care and shipment feeding and thinning fish cleaning fish rearing facilities distribution to other fish culture stations or stocking sites and assisting in captive and wild spawning operations outside of the facility.
- Utilize and improve fish culture techniques to spawn propagate and distribute quality fish to meet statewide needs.
- Required to be in travel status frequently conducting both instate and out-of-state trips.
- As a member of the Statewide Response team operate a variety of fish stocking vehicles including both 300 and 650-gallon pickup tanks and large 2500-gallon tandem axle trucks requiring a CDL (commercial drivers license).
- Assist with the maintenance and upkeep of the above-mentioned vehicles the hatchery and all of its associated equipment.
- Assist with grounds care and upkeep mowing trimming and watering.
- Facility responsibilities include water supply monitoring and managing water enhancement equipment.
- Monitor and protect facility and wildlife resources often outside traditional business hours.
- Keep accurate daily records prepare monthly reports and assist in station planning as delegated.
- Assists in the calculation and application of chemicals for bio-security management fish disease prevention and treatment.
- Maintain good public relations not only concerning fish but on a variety of Department-wide topics.
- Conducts tours and interacts with the public both on and off assigned workstations.
- Assists other Game and Fish work units which may require travel and staying away from home unit overnight.
- Attend meetings seminars and various training to keep up with department and fish culture issues and technology. Keep abreast of Department and State policies and procedures. Supervises limited-time contract positions occasionally.
Qualifications
PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:
Preference may be given to those with a bachelors degree in wildlife management range management biology zoology ichthyology PLUS one year of professional work experience in fish culture or related field in fisheries.
**Agency requires that the successful candidate have a valid drivers license and be able to obtain Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
KNOWLEDGE:- Knowledge of proper fish culture techniques in spawning egg handling fish rearing fish stocking and brood stock management.
- Knowledge of fish biology fish physiology and water chemistry parameters.
- Knowledge of State statutes Department regulations and policies and fiscal procedures.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education:Bachelors Degree (typically in Fish or Wildlife Biology)Experience:0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Fish or Wildlife Biology)Certificates Licenses Registrations:Required to have a valid drivers license.OREducation & ExperienceSubstitution:3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Fish or Wildlife Biology)
Certificates Licenses Registrations:Required to have a valid drivers license.Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:- Ability to work in cold and wet conditions in and around water.
- Ability to lift fifty pounds.
- Ability to respond to facility requirements at any time day or night.
- Once CDL is obtained Department of Transportation medical exam is required to be maintained for employment.
NOTES:- FLSA: Exempt
- Successful applicants for employment must pass a background check prior to appointment.
- Position is located at the Speas Fish Hatchery.
- Housing is currently not provided for this position.
Supplemental Information
Clickhere to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
URL: 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.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
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