Green River Wildlife Technician

• 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.
• Collect and record hunter-harvest information (i.e. species age and sex of harvested animals).
• Humanely euthanize sick and injured wildlife.
• Collect lymph nodes from harvested deer elk and moose for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) surveillance.
• Assist regional personnel with wildlife conflict situations in urban and rural settings.
• Assist with wildlife research efforts and data management as needed.
• Assist game wardens in limiting depredation by big game game birds and trophy game animals to crops and livestock.
• Routinely communicate with landowners experiencing wildlife damage ensuring relationships are maintained.
• 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.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with other Department personnel landowners and sportspersons.
• Provide Department outreach information and assistance to the public.

PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:


Preference will be given to those with a four-year college degree in wildlife management range management or other natural resource fields. Other related training and experience will be evaluated.

Preference will be given to those seeking experience for a position in Wildlife Management and/or Wildlife Law Enforcement.

Preference will be given to those individuals with field experience specifically safely operating vehicles (ATVs UTVs snowmobiles 4-wheel drive trucks and trailers) and on foot in remote locations and under extreme weather conditions.

Preference will be given to those individuals with experience in firearm proficiency and the lethal removal of wildlife.

**Agency requires that the successful applicant possess a valid drivers license.

• Skill in the safe use of handguns shotguns rifles and pyrotechnical devices.
• Skill in interpersonal communications with employees landowners and the general public.
• Ability to obtain record and manage data.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and to be self-directed.
• Knowledge of wildlife management concepts principles and practices.
• Well-developed communication skills (written and oral).
• Knowledge of general outdoor skills and hunting skills with applicable experiences.
• Skill in the use of GPS and reading maps.
• Ability to positively work with and facilitate relationships with the ranching and hunting communities and other interested individuals as a team.
• Ability to work independently with little direct supervision and limited communication while in the field.
• Ability to make decisions under difficult circumstances.
• Ability to use small power and non-power hand tools fencing building experience light mechanical skills and light construction experience is preferred.
• Ability to safely operate 4-wheel drive pickup ATV and snowmobile in various terrain and road conditions. Experience in vehicle maintenance/repair in field situations.

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• 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.

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• Successful applicants for employment must pass a background check prior to appointment.
• Potential dates of employment are November 16 - June 30 2027 however dates are flexible.
• This position is a 12 month At-will contract. Housing is not provided.
• Contact information: Sean Yancey at

040-Game and Fish Department - Wildlife Division

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