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Access Yes Technician 2025-02985

State of Wyoming

State of Wyoming

United States
Posted on Jan 7, 2026

Description and Functions



GENERAL DESCRIPTION:


This position supports the Wildlife Division’s Access Yes Program, helping ensure continued public access to quality hunting and fishing opportunities across Wyoming while supporting responsible wildlife management and conservation goals. The work directly contributes to preserving Wyoming’s outdoor heritage by balancing land access, landowner partnerships, and sustainable wildlife use.

Positions may be based in the Casper or Sheridan regions, with an anticipated employment period of May 16, 2026, through November 15, 2026.

Human Resource Contact: Dezzaree Schott / dezzaree.schott@wyo.gov


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


  • Assist Regional Access Coordinators with sign maintenance, hunting and fishing season presence & landowner relations.
  • Communicate effectively with landowners, sportsmen, and Department personnel.
  • Coordinate with Department personnel concerning public hunting and fishing opportunities.
  • Provide customer service to landowners, hunters, and anglers during hunting/fishing seasons.
  • Interprets legal land descriptions and reads maps/GPS, delineating land ownership.

Qualifications


PREFERENCES:


Preference may be given to those with a bachelor’s degree in wildlife management, range management, biology, zoology, or ichthyology.

Preference may be given to those who are working towards a bachelor’s degree in wildlife management, range management, biology, zoology, or ichthyology.

**Agency requires that the successful applicant possess a valid driver’s license.



KNOWLEDGE:


  • Knowledge of wildlife management concepts, principles, and practices.
  • Knowledge and interpretation of legal land descriptions.
  • Self-starter able to work independently with little direct supervision.
  • Well-developed communication skills (written and oral).
  • Knowledge of general outdoor skills.
  • Skill in the use of GPS, reading maps, and using phone mapping applications.
  • Knowledge of statutes and regulations related to hunting and fishing.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:


None - See "Preferences"

Necessary Special Requirements


PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:


  • Excellent physical condition and ability to work outside and perform under adverse weather conditions and difficult terrain, often for long periods.
  • Ability to work early mornings, late evenings, and weekends.
  • Will be required to work alone in the field in a rural setting.
  • Ability to positively work with and facilitate relationships with the ranching and hunting communities and other interested individuals as a team.
  • Ability to use small power and non-power hand tools.
  • Able to safely operate a 4-wheel drive pickup and ATV in various terrain and road conditions.
  • Travel and overnight stays may be required.
  • Able to lift 50 lbs.


NOTES:


  • FLSA: Non-Exempt
  • Positions may be based in the Casper and Sheridan regions.
  • Potential duration of employment: May 16, 2026 – November 15, 2026.
  • Successful applicants for employment must pass a background check prior to appointment.

Supplemental Information

040-Game & Fish Commission-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.