Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Technician (53) 2026-00157

The State of Wyoming is hiring 53 temporary Aquatic Invasive Species Technicians for 4 to 6 months to inspect watercraft and educate the public about aquatic invasive species. Positions are stationed statewide in various locations including Afton, Casper, and Cheyenne. Applicants should have a high school diploma and customer service experience. The job requires flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, and involves physical work outdoors.
Salary




$18.71 Hourly






Location





Statewide, WY








Job Type




Temporary Full-time






Job Number




2026-00157








Department




Game & Fish Division






Division




Fish








Opening Date




01/20/2026






Closing Date




Continuous








FLSA




Non-Exempt






Job Classification




ATTP99










Description and Functions













Open Until Filled





GENERAL DESCRIPTION:




The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is seeking to hire fifty-three (53) Aquatic Invasive Species Technicians statewide. These temporary positions are 4 to 6 months in length. Technicians will inspect watercraft at key locations throughout Wyoming to help prevent the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species, and will participate in outreach and education efforts to inform the public about the impacts of aquatic invasive species.




Successful applicants will be stationed in Afton, Alpine, Beulah, Casper, Cheyenne, Cody, Evanston, Frannie, Glendo, Green River, Kemmerer, Keyhole, Laramie, Manville, Newcastle, Sheridan, or Torrington.



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.



Duties include conducting watercraft inspections and decontamination.
Interview boaters at watercraft check stations.
Provide outreach information and assistance to the boating public.
Water quality and invasive species sampling, data entry, and equipment maintenance.








Qualifications





PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:


Preference will be given to those with a high school diploma and experience in customer service.

Preference will be given to those with experience related to fish and wildlife Resource management, or college coursework towards a degree in fishery or wildlife management, ichthyology, or other closely related field. Preference may be given to candidates with experience in the operation of watercraft, 4x4 vehicles, and/or hauling trailers.


**Must have a valid Driver's License.

KNOWLEDGE:





Must be able to work well independently with minimal supervision, and also be able to work well with others on a crew.
Requires a flexible schedule and work up to 12 hours per day or split shifts.
Requires effective communication and public relations skills in daily interactions with the public.
Ability to enter and manage data using various devices.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:




None - See "Preferences"







Necessary Special Requirements





PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:





Weekend and holiday work will be required.
Some positions may require extended stays (3 nights) in campers at various statewide locations.
Positions require completion of the inspector training course and certification provided by the Department.



NOTES:








FLSA: Non-exempt
Successful applicants for employment must pass a background check before appointment.
The tentative starting dates are March 30 and May 18, 2026, but certain locations have flexibility with start/end dates anywhere from mid-March through late November.
Locations include Afton, Alpine, Beulah, Casper, Cheyenne, Cody, Evanston, Frannie, Glendo, Green River, Kemmerer, Keyhole, Laramie, Manville, Newcastle, Sheridan, or Torrington.
Department lodging may be provided for nights between shifts in select locations.
Please attach a cover letter to the online state application. The cover letter should include career plans, suitability for the job, as well as dates of availability (starting and ending dates are particularly important).
Contact information: For more information regarding these positions, contact Josh Leonard, AIS Coordinator, 307-343-5533, joshua.leonard@wyo.gov.








Supplemental Information












040-Wyoming Game and Fish Department - Fish Division



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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.




Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.