Fish Keeper Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $19.67 Hourly
Location : Statewide, WY
Job Type: Temporary Full-time
Job Number: 2026-01701
Department: Wyoming Game and Fish Department
Division: Fish
Opening Date: 07/01/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Job Classification: TP01
Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is seeking to hire a three (3) month position that will assist with fish culture duties, spawning activities, facility maintenance, and grounds keeping at the Wyoming Game and Fish Department's Tillett Springs Rearing Station.
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 will include but not be limited to tank cleaning, feeding, sample counts, feed calculations, fish inventories, aquaculture equipment maintenance, fish distribution and stocking, helping with Kokanee Salmon spawning operations, and a variety of other fish culture activities.
• Assisting other hatcheries with routine work and spawning activities as needed.
• Duties will also include work to maintain the facility grounds, buildings, and equipment not directly tied to aquaculture.

Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
Preference may be given to those who are pursuing a college degree or already have a college degree in fish and wildlife management, science, biology, or natural resource management.
Preference may be given to those who attach a resume and cover letter with their on-line state application. Cover letters should include education and class work related to the position, work experience, career plans, and dates available for employment.
**Agency requires that the successful applicant possess a valid driver's license.
KNOWLEDGE:

• Grounds care (mowing & trimming), small engine maintenance and operation, operating 4WD vehicles, painting, and the use of various hand and power tools.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
None - See "Preferences"
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This position requires working in a variety of environmental conditions, using a variety of tools, and equipment, and some occasional lifting may be required.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-exempt
• The position will run from September 1, 2026 to November 30, 2026.
• Housing is provided at no charge to the employee.
• Applicants should be interested in, and pursuing a career in fisheries, wildlife, or resource management.
• No previous fish culture experience is required.
• If selected for the position, the applicant must pass a background check before appointment.

Supplemental Information
Click to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
URL:
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
01
(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
• Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
• Associate's Degree
• Associate's Degree and additional coursework
• Bachelor's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree and additional coursework
• Master's Degree
• Master's Degree and additional coursework
• Doctorate Degree
• Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
• None of the Above

02
(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
• 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
• 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
• 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
• 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
• N/A

03
Are you pursuing a college degree in fish and wildlife management, science, biology, or natural resource management?

• Yes
• No

04
Do you have a college degree in fish and wildlife management, science, biology, or natural resource management?

• Yes
• No

05
Have you attached a cover letter and resume?This is required for your application to be complete.

• Yes
• No

06
(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

• Government Jobs @www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• Zip Recruiter
• Wyoming Workforce Center
• Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
• Career Fair
• Human Resources Division
• Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
• Current State Employee
• Other

07
(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employee's first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. Please limit this response to only one employee. This employee may be eligible for a Referral Bonus.
08
(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.
09
(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans' preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans' preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans' preference disclosure.

• Yes
• No
• I am not a veteran

10
(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veteran's military service, and wish to claim veterans' preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans' preference status. By requesting veterans' preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.

• Current State Employee
• Veteran - DD214 Attached
• Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veteran's Disability Determination Attached
• Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
• None of the above

11
(A2) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume' is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.I have read and understand the above statement.

• Yes
• No

Required Question