Duties: Under the supervision of the Area Manager or Area Forester provides technical forestry assistance to private forest landowners as part of the Division's Forest Stewardship, Forest Health and Forest Legacy Programs. Duties may include, but are not limited to, aerial photo interpretation, stand delineation, establishment of forest inventory plots, stand examination, marking timber sales and sale boundaries, stand data entry, insect and disease surveys, inspection of agro forestry practices, and monitoring of forest water quality and logging practices and urban tree inventory. The technician may work closely with other natural resource agencies, private landowners, contractors and the general public.

Qualifications:Knowledge of basic forestry principles; tools, and methods used in measuring tree attributes and gathering forest stand exam data; forest and urban insects and diseases. Skilled in computer applications and interpersonal communication. The ability to identify Utah's major forest and urban tree species; work effectively with co workers, landowners, and partners; communicate effectively orally and in writing; operate a 4x4 vehicle (standard or automatic transmission) on one track logging roads in mountainous terrain. Applicant must have a valid driver's license.

Working conditions: Arduous hiking in hilly to steep mountainous terrain for extended periods of time; stand densities and under story vegetation will vary. Work will involve considerable travel with outdoor assignments under varying weather conditions. Camping will be required on some project assignments (may need to have camping gear). The employees will be required to provide appropriate field attire such as field pants, boots, jacket, and rain gear. The work schedule will be 40 hours/week, but actual tours of duty may vary to accommodate project needs (i.e., Four 10-hour days, or 10 days on and 4 days off).

Other: The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands has one seasonal position available (no benefits) in Cedar City, Utah. No housing is available.Rate of pay will be commensurate with experience and education. This is a public recruitment. Preference will be given to applicants who are certified cruisers and have field experience and have completed forestry summer camp, OR graduates from an accredited two or four-year college or university with major study in forest management, forest ecology, forest watershed management or a related field.

The DNR complies with the ADA. Hearing-impaired individuals who wish further information regarding this announcement may call the DNR TTY number at 538 7458. Disabled individuals who desire reasonable accommodations in the interview process should contact DNR Human Resources 538 7210.

Contact: Interested applicants must submit a resume to Sarah Sampson, Division of Forestry Fire and State Lands, 585 N Main Street Cedar City, UT 84721 or by email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . If you have any questions, please call Sarah Sampson at (435) 586-4408.

Duties: Park ranger aides perform a variety of duties at Goblin Valley State Park. Ranger aides staff the visitor center, where they greet visitors and help them discover park resources. They sell day passes, camping sites, and gift shop merchandise. Ranger aides perform general maintenance and cleaning of park facilities. They help maintain hiking trails. Park ranger aides develop and present a variety of interpretive programs including evening programs, guided hikes, and Jr. Ranger programs. They may assist on search and rescue or medical incidents. Special projects and other duties may be assigned.

Other: Work is performed in a remote setting with limited resources and conveniences. Ranger aides must live on site in a two-bedroom, dormitory-style setting and will be required to work weekends and holidays. Housing is free. A background check will be required.

Contact: To apply for this position, complete a job seekers account on https://statejobs.utah.gov/ (if you already have an account, you will not need to create a new one) and send your resume to:

• Goblin Valley State Park
  P.O. Box 637
  Green River, UT 84525
  (435) 275-4584
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Duties: The Park Ranger Aide assists in the operation of both Steinaker and Red Fleet State Parks. Duties involve: greeting park visitors and helping them discover the park's resources and how to enjoy them; staffing entrance stations and collecting park fees; checking in and assisting incoming campers; maintaining buildings, grounds and trails; a variety of other grounds keeping duties; assisting with aquatic invasive species operations; performing other duties as assigned.

Skills: The applicant must be 16 years or older and have a valid Utah Drivers license at the time of employment. The Park Ranger Aide must have the ability to work outdoors in a recreational environment. Preference may be given to applicants with cash handling, customer service or equipment operation experience, and education in a natural resource-related field. Applicants must be willing to work weekends and holidays.

Other: Those selected for an interview will be required to bring a copy of their driving record. This is a seasonal position with no benefits and no housing provided.

DNR complies with the ADA. Hearing impaired employees who wish further information regarding this announcement may call the DNR TTY number at (801) 538-7458. Disabled employees who desire reasonable accommodation in the interview process should contact the DNR Human Resource Office at (801) 538-7210.

Contact: To apply for this position, submit a Seasonal Employment Application and a list of references to the address below. Applications may be downloaded at www.nr.utah.gov or obtained by mail. For more information, contact Mike Murray or Jeff Steele at 435-789-4432 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

• Jeff Steele or Mike Murray
  Steinaker / Red Fleet State Park
  4335 N. Highway 191
  Vernal, UT 84078
  

Duties: The incumbents will aid biologists in conducting UDWR’s Emergency Quagga Mussel Education and Implementation Plan. Duties involve outreach and interdiction efforts to identify suspect boats and other water related recreational equipment contaminated with aquatic invasive species (“Aquatic Hitchhikers”), including decontamination of that equipment. The incumbents will aid biologists in biological sampling and laboratory analysis to determine the presence of aquatic invasive species. They will work alone and with teams of other seasonal Wildlife Technicians at Lake Powell, and will routinely coordinate with Law Enforcement (Conservation and Parks officers) and other biologists within UDWR and other agencies. The incumbent is expected to perform other duties as assigned, including participation in training to maintain professional capabilities.

Job requirements/skills: Applicants must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including long days, weekends and holidays (Memorial Day, July 4, etc.) as assigned by the regional Aquatic Invasive Species Biologist. Applicants are required to work in harsh and adverse field conditions, and must have a valid driver’s license, including a clean driving record. The position requires the capability of performing jobs that include physically demanding tasks. Applicants are required to be over 18 years of age and possess an ability to work well with others, and be drug free.

Qualifications: The applicant need not possess a Bachelor of Science degree. High School graduates and retired persons are encouraged to assess this position. Applicants should demonstrate a well-rounded, basic knowledge for wildlife and wildlife-oriented outdoor recreation, particularly hunting, fishing and watchable wildlife issues, including an understanding of contemporary natural resource management issues and methodology, particularly aquatic invasive species issues. The applicant should be somewhat skilled in writing and effective communication, especially oral communication with the public and the team for which they will cooperate.

Other: Preference may be given to applicants enrolled in an accredited college or university, pursuing a degree in wildlife or biology and/or professional employment experience in a natural resource management agency. Also, applicants with graduate degrees in the aforementioned disciplines and/or GPAs greater than 3.5 on a 4.0 scale will be given preference. Contact Candace Hutchinson at 435-503-4066 with questions.

Contact: To apply for this position, submit a resume and cover letter to:

• Candace Hutchinson
  Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
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