Statewide Spawning Assistant

Description: The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is seeking one (8) month position that will assist the statewide spawning crew with egg/gamete collection from wild populations of salmonids, Walleye, and various captive hatchery salmonid brood stocks.  Help with planning and conducting the annual helicopter fish stocking operations.  At times, this position will also assist with statewide fish hatchery tasks which may include routine hatchery chores, construction projects, grounds maintenance, and loading and stocking fish.

Responsibilities: Duties will include, but not be limited to, capturing and spawning wild fish using a variety of capture methods including electro-fishing, trap nets, in-stream weirs, and gill nets.

Assist with spawning research, data collection, and data entry. 

Be a self-starter and at times comfortable working alone.

Using a variety of hand tools, power tools, and other equipment. 

Servicing and maintaining tools and equipment. 

Qualifications: Preference may be given to those with a high school diploma and one year of experience in fishery and wildlife management or college coursework towards a degree in fishery and wildlife management, biology, or ichthyology.  

Preference may be given to those who attach a resume with their online state application. Cover letters are not required, but may be sent to Travis Trimble, Assistant Fish Culture Supervisor, 3030 Energy Lane, Suite 100, Casper, WY 82604 (email:travis.trimble@wyo.gov) Cover letters should include career plans, education, and applicable class work to the position, experience, and dates available for employment. 

Learn more and apply here.