ATAW99-11912-Biologist Technician-Instream Flow-Cheyenne

• Collect stream habitat data by using surveying equipment (total station, auto level, and laser level), velocity meters, echosounder, GPS, and dataloggers. If not already familiar with using such equipment, the Biologist Technician should be able to learn quickly and use equipment independently after a short training period.
• Other duties include performing data entry, analysis, and quality control; report writing; and routine maintenance of equipment. Biologist technician may occasionally assist other regional aquatic habitat and fisheries management crews in such tasks as vegetation monitoring, electrofishing, netting, stream surveys, or other fishery management tasks.

• Prior outdoor experience, such as fieldwork or backcountry camping.
• Ability to collect detailed and accurate stream habitat data both independently and in close cooperation with others, and to maintain a positive attitude in challenging conditions

• Technician must be able to work well independently with minimal supervision and to work well with others on a small crew.
• This is a field position that requires considerable physical labor such as wading in swift water, hiking, and carrying backpacks.
• Field work can occur in inclement weather and may require camping in the field for up to 8 days at a time.
• Weekend and holiday work may be required.
• Must be willing to work irregular hours, including early mornings and late evenings.
• Must be willing to perform extensive travel across the state in Department vehicles.
• Will require operation of 4wd vehicles and may require towing trailers.
• May require ability to navigate independently with a map in remote locations. 

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• All new hires or rehires starting in a non-exempt position on or after January 1, 2018 are required to be paid hourly.
• Lodging, waders, rain gear, uniform, and other necessary field equipment and expenses will be provided when in the field. Off-duty housing is not provided.
• Applicants are encouraged to contact Del Lobb, Instream Flow Biologist (307-777-4673), to gain additional information about the position and selection process.
• Applicants should attach a cover letter and resume with their online application. The cover letter should include career plans, suitability for the job, and dates of availability (starting and ending dates are particularly important).