Large Carnivore Biologist

SALARY

$24.11 Hourly

LOCATION

Jackson, WY

JOB TYPE

Contract Full-time

JOB NUMBER

2024-01498

DEPARTMENT

Game & Fish Commission

DIVISION

Wildlife

OPENING DATE

07/22/2024

CLOSING DATE

Continuous

FLSA

Determined by Position

JOB CLASSIFICATION

ATAW99

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: 


The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is seeking a Large Carnivore Biologist to manage large carnivore conflicts in the Jackson Region, including investigating human/large carnivore conflicts and monitoring large carnivore populations

Human Resource Contact: Alice Saldana / alice.saldana2@gmail.com 


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.


 

• Investigating and working to reduce human-carnivore conflicts by working with livestock producers, private landowners, businesses, agencies, and the public.
• Conduct damage claim investigations to determine the cause of death in livestock and wildlife and recommend damage compensation when appropriate.
• Capturing and handling black bears, grizzly bears, mountain lions, and gray wolves. Inventory and monitor large carnivore populations; working with federally threatened/endangered species.
• Using controlled drugs, firearms, and explosives. Collecting data and keeping records.
• Conducting aerial observation flights for large carnivores. Using radio telemetry equipment for locating marked animals. Data analysis and report writing.
• Assisting law enforcement personnel with investigations of wildlife violations. Investigate incidents of human injury caused by wildlife.
• Conduct information and education programs.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES: 


Any combination of training and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in wildlife management, range management, biology, zoology, ichthyology, or closely related field, or experience working with the public, monitoring wildlife, and capturing and handling wildlife.

**Must have a valid driver's license.


KNOWLEDGE: 


 

• Ability to work long and irregular hours under some adverse conditions and extreme public scrutiny.
• Skills will be required to use firearms, controlled pharmaceuticals, capture equipment, ATVs, horses, 4-wheel drive vehicles, radio equipment, radio telemetry, and power equipment and tools.
• The position will require working with dangerous animals in remote settings. Knowledge to participate in data collection, analysis, and report writing.
• Will require independent decision-making ability and excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Will require computer and data analysis skills.
• The position will require heavy lifting and excellent physical condition.
• Knowledge of the ecology of large carnivores and other wild animals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:


None - See "Preferences"

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:


 

• Operating 4-wheel drive vehicles, snowmobiles, ATV's, riding and packing horses for backcountry work, and flying in fixed-wing and helicopters in mountain conditions.
• Working in inclement and severe weather conditions.
• On-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Working alone in remote, backcountry locations.
• The position will require heavy lifting and excellent physical condition.

NOTES:


 

• FLSA: Non-exempt
• Successful applicants for employment must pass a background check prior to appointment.

Supplemental Information

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.