Instream Flow Technician

• Use land surveying equipment (total station auto level laser level) GPS devices velocity meters and data loggers to collect stream channel morphology depth velocity water level discharge substrate cover temperature and other stream habitat data in remote areas.
• Operate 4X4 vehicles.
• Perform data entry and quality control.
• Review and manage images from phone and trail cameras.
• Perform routine maintenance of sampling gear.
• Electronically scan and file historical instream flow study documents.
• Communicate well with members of the public landowners and personnel from various agencies and professionally represent the WGFD.
• Maintain a positive attitude during inclement weather physically demanding conditions and during interactions with members of the public.

PREFERENCES**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:


Preference may be given to those currently holding or pursuing a degree in fisheries or wildlife management aquatic ecology ichthyology hydrology watershed science or a closely related field. This may include preference towards those with a high school degree plus experience in stream habitat assessment or college coursework in fisheries or wildlife management aquatic ecology ichthyology hydrology watershed science or a closely related field.

Strong preference will be given to candidates that attach a position-specific cover letter resume and college transcripts to the State of Wyoming online application. The cover letter should include career plans suitability for the job and dates of availability (clearly state your starting and ending dates of availability).

**Must have a valid drivers license.


KNOWLEDGE:

• Must be able to work well independently with minimal supervision and to work well with others on a small crew.
• Ability to learn new skills and techniques quickly and apply those skills efficiently.
• Knowledge of stream habitat quality and condition and habitat requirements of stream fish species.

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• 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.
• Overnight travel will be required.
• Camping in remote areas may be required.
• Weekend and holiday work may be required.
• Must be willing to work irregular hours including early mornings and late evenings.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-exempt
• Successful applicants for employment must pass a background check before appointment.
• The tentative dates for this position are May 1 September 30.
• Off-duty housing is not provided.
• Lodging waders rain gear uniform and all other necessary field equipment and expenses will be provided when in the field.
• The technician may occasionally assist other department crews in vegetation monitoring electrofishing netting stream surveys and other tasks.
• Applicants should complete a State of Wyoming online application.
• Contact Sydney McAndrews Instream Flow Biologist at or for additional information about the position.