Bird Farm Technician 2025-00314 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming/jobs/newprint/4819844) Apply  Bird Farm Technician 2025-00314 Salary $19.40 Hourly Location Yoder, WY Job Type Temporary Full-time Job Number 2025-00314 Department Game & Fish Commission Division Wildlife Opening Date 02/05/2025 Closing Date Continuous FLSA Non-Exempt Job Classification ATTP99 + Description + Benefits + Questions Description and Functions Open Until Filled GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is seeking a Bird Farm Technician in Yoder, WY. The successful applicant will assist with the propagation of Ring-necked pheasants, including facilities and equipment maintenance. This position is anticipated to start in April 2025 and end in August 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 the development of pheasants, including collecting and incubating eggs, and hatched chicks, and medicates as needed. Helps maintain broodstock. + Maintains buildings, grounds, equipment, vehicles, and other assigned duties; assists other Department employees in the Laramie Region as needed. + 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: 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 the 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 tractors, chainsaws, cement mixers, ATVs, mowers, and hand tools. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: None - See "Preferences" Necessary Special Requirements PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: + Work varied hours, including some evenings, early mornings, and weekends. + Heavy lifting (50-80 lbs). + Proper use of farm implements and other equipment. NOTES: + FLSA: Non-exempt + The duration of this position is from April 2025 - August 2025 + Successful applicants for employment must pass a background check prior to the appointment. Supplemental Information 040-Game & Fish Commission-Wildlife Division Click here (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