Birdfarm Technician 2025-00319 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming/jobs/newprint/4820922) Apply  Birdfarm Technician 2025-00319 Salary $19.40 Hourly Location Sheridan, WY Job Type Contract Full-time Job Number 2025-00319 Department Game & Fish Commission Division Wildlife Opening Date 02/06/2025 Closing Date 2/21/2025 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA Determined by Position Job Classification ATAW99 + Description + Benefits + Questions Description and Functions Open Until 02/21/2025 GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The successful applicant will assist with the propagation and release of Ring-necked pheasants, including maintenance of facilities and equipment. The position will start on April 12, 2025, and run through December 2025. Human Resource Contact: Alice Saldana / alice.saldana2@wyo.gov ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level. + Helps with the propagation of pheasants, including maintaining shelter and providing food and water. + Monitors development of pheasants, including collecting and incubating eggs, and hatched chicks, and medicates as needed. Helps maintain brood stock. + Maintains buildings, grounds, equipment, and vehicles and other assigned duties; assists other Department employees in the Sheridan Region as needed. + Provides information to the public on the development and operation of the Sheridan Bird Farm. + Sorting, moving, loading, and releasing pheasants. + Able to work in a wide variety of weather conditions. + Must be self-starting and able to work alone. Qualifications PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS: Preference may be given to applicants with prior farm and ranch experience. ***Must have a valid driver's license. KNOWLEDGE: + Skill in detailed observation and recognizing problems of animals. + Skill in coordinating and completing multiple tasks. + Skill in working with the public. + Skill in decision-making and interpersonal relations. + Knowledge and skills in carpentry, plumbing, and vehicle repairs. + Ability to operate farm machinery such as a tractor, chainsaw, cement mixer, ATV, mowers, and hand tools. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: None - See "Preferences" Necessary Special Requirements PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: + In adverse weather and road conditions, operate a 4-wheel drive vehicle with our without a trailer loaded with pheasants. + Work varied hours, including some evenings, early mornings and weekends. + Heavy lifting (50-80 lbs), and proper use of farm implements and other equipment. NOTES: + FLSA: Non-exempt Supplemental Information 040-Game & FIsh Commission-Wildlife Division Clickhere (https://ai.wyo.gov/divisions/human-resources/consultative-services/compensation/pay-tables-salary-averages) 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. Non Benefit Position