ATTP99-2024-00371-Biologist Technician Intern-Lander Apply
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Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is seeking a Biologist Technician Intern located in Lander, WY. This intern will be given the opportunity to work with full-time and seasonal employees in multiple divisions within the Wyoming Game and Fish Department's Lander Region and Statewide Sections (including Fisheries, Wildlife, Law Enforcement, Aquatic and Terrestrial Habitat, Information and Education, Conservation and Hunter Education, Habitat and Access, and Non-Game Wildlife as well as Water for Wildlife Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on improving habitat for wildlife). Job descriptions for positions within these different disciplines can be found on the Department's website at http://wgfd.wyo.gov/gameandfishjobs/default.aspx
Human Resource Contact: Alice Saldana / alice.saldana2@wyo.gov
The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.
- One of the intern position's major goals is to provide an introduction to the diverse natural resource management careers available within the state's wildlife agency and non-profit conservation organizations.
- Assist in water development project folder/file management for over 400 water development projects that have been completed in Wyoming and throughout the West over the last 30 years.
- Projects completed include guzzlers, windmills and solar-powered wells, spring developments, wetlands, riparian fencing, and off-site water developments.
- Projects are currently in various states of functionality and usefulness to wildlife.
- Coordination with federal land management agencies, private landowners, and non-profit conservation organizations on planned and completed projects is necessary.
- The intern will be responsible for the development and maintenance of an extensive project database utilizing Excel spreadsheets.
- Extensive communication with project representatives, sportspeople, and Water For Wildlife Foundation members via phone, email, and in person.
- In-field inspections of water development projects (status updates) within 150+/- miles of Lander, preparation of itemized lists of project repairs and cost estimates and light construction repair duties, creation of files database and nomenclature system for files, photos, etc.
PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:
Completion of sophomore or greater undergraduate coursework majoring in a natural resource management field. The student must be in \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\"good academic standing\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\". Students pursuing a bachelor's degree in wildlife management, range management, biology, zoology, ichthyology, or a closely related field will be considered.
**Applicants must attach the following to their online application: 1) a cover letter that includes their college and career goals, 2) a resume (including 3 references), and 3) a copy of college transcripts in .pdf format.
**Must have a valid driver's license.
KNOWLEDGE:
- Ability to read maps, utilize GPS, operate 4x4 vehicles, ATVs, and motorboats, basic carpentry skills, utilize Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Google Earth programs, wildlife, and plant identification skills
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
- The job may require occasional overnight camping in remote field sites (camp trailer and groceries normally provided by WGFD).
NOTES:
- FLSA: Non-Exempt
- Housing is not provided.
- The position is located in Lander, Wyoming
- Anticipated dates of employment are June 1, 2024 August 31, 2024.
- Successful applicants for employment must pass a background check prior to the appointment.
- Questions about the intern position, call Jason at (307) 335-2609 or email: jason.hunter@wyo.gov
040-Game & Fish - Wildlife 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.
