Birdfarm Technician

Open Until Filled

The position is open until filled.

The successful applicant will work at the Wyoming Game and Fish Sheridan Bird Farm, playing a hands-on role in the propagation and release of Ring-necked pheasants that support hunting and wildlife conservation across the state. This position involves daily animal care, operating and maintaining bird-rearing facilities and equipment, and assisting with seasonal bird releases. This is a seasonal position anticipated to begin on April 12, 2026, and run through December 2026.

Dezzaree Schott — dezzaree.schott

The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed in 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, hatching chicks, and medicating 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.
• Give tours and provide 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.

Preference may be given to applicants with prior farm and ranch experience.

Must have a valid driver’s license.

• 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 tractors, chainsaws, cement mixer, ATVs, mowers, and hand tools.

None — See "Preferences"

• In adverse weather and road conditions, operate a 4-wheel drive vehicle with or 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

• FLSA:
  Non-exempt

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.