• Evaluating the cause of death for domestic bovines in an area with grizzly bears, wolves, black bears, mountain lions, and other small carnivores.
• Collecting data and keeping records for population evaluation and modeling.
• Using radio telemetry equipment for locating marked animals.
• Preventing human-carnivore conflicts by working with business agencies, outfitters, property owners, livestock producers, and the public.
• Capture and handling of large carnivores when assistance is needed.
• Using controlled drugs, firearms, and explosives.
• Data Analysis and report writing.
• Conduct damage claim investigations to determine the cause of death in livestock and wildlife and recommend damage compensation when appropriate.

PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:


Preference will be given for any combination of training and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in wildlife management, range management, biology, zoology, ichthyology, or a closely related field.
Preference will be given for experience in capturing and handling black bears, grizzly bears, mountain lions, and grey wolves.

**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:

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Operating 4-wheel drive vehicles, snow mobiles, ATVs, riding and packing horses for back country 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.

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The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.