DNR News

Seasonal Park Ranger Aide/Lead Seasonal Park Ranger Aide (Goblin Valley State Park)

Opening date: January 15, 2026Closing date: When filledSalary: $16/hr ($17/hr Lead position)Location: Goblin Valley State ParkTime frame: Seasonal positions approximately March-November Positions available: 5Housing: Yes The Utah Department of Natural Resources, State Parks, has multiple seasonal positions (no benefits) available at Goblin Valley State Park, Utah. These appointments will last from March- November 2026. Housing is provided. Job DutiesThe incumbents

Wildlife AIS Technician I (Bullfrog Lake Powell, UT)

Salary: $17.50 StartingLocation: Lake Powell Bullfrog, UT 84533Time frame: Up to 9 Months (Latest start date May 6, 2026) Flexible start dates from February.Positions Available: 12-16Housing: Provided at no costApplication Closing Date: April 15th, 2026 The Utah Department of Natural Resources, Division of Law Enforcement has seasonal non-sworn positions (no benefits) available at Lake Powell Bullfrog, UT. This appointment will last from approximately April

Trail Crew Technician – Moab (Division of Outdoor Recreation)

Opening date: January 8, 2026Closing date: April 30th, 2026Salary: $18.00 per hour/40 hours a weekPer Diem: AvailableLocation: Moab, Utah (Southeast Region)Hours Per Week: 40Time frame: Approximately Early-May to Late-OctoberPositions available: 4Housing: Not provided The Utah Department of Natural Resources, Division of Outdoor Recreation, has region-wide seasonal positions (no benefits) available based in Moab, Utah. This appointment will be full time

Trail Crew Technician – Parowan (Division of Outdoor Recreation)

Opening date: January 8, 2026Closing date: April 30th, 2026Salary: $18.00 per hour/40 hours a weekPer Diem: AvailableLocation: Parowan, Utah (Southwest Region)Hours Per Week: 40Time frame: Approximately Early-May to Late-OctoberPositions available: 4Housing: Not provided The Utah Department of Natural Resources, Division of Outdoor Recreation, has region-wide seasonal positions (no benefits) available based in Parowan, Utah. This appointment will be full time

Trail Crew Technician – Richfield (Division of Outdoor Recreation)

Seasonal Trail Crew Technician – Richfield (Division of Outdoor Recreation)Opening date: January 8, 2026Closing date: April 30th, 2026Salary: $18.00 per hour/40 hours a weekPer Diem: AvailableLocation: Richfield, Utah (Central Region)Hours Per Week: 40Time frame: Approximately Early-May to Late-OctoberPositions available: 4Housing: Not provided The Utah Department of Natural Resources, Division of Outdoor Recreation, has region-wide seasonal positions (no benefits) available based

Trail Crew Technician – SLC (Division of Outdoor Recreation)

Opening date: January 8, 2026Closing date: April 30th, 2026Salary: $18.00 per hour/40 hours a weekPer Diem: AvailableLocation: Salt Lake City Utah (North Region)Hours Per Week: 40Time frame: Approximately Early-May to Late-OctoberPositions available: 4Housing: Not provided The Utah Department of Natural Resources, Division of Outdoor Recreation, has region-wide seasonal positions (no benefits) available based in Salt Lake City, Utah. This appointment

Park Ranger Aide – Echo State Park

Opening date: January 1stClosing date: May 30thSalary: $13.43 – $16Location: Echo State ParkTime frame: May – SeptemberPositions available: 10Accepting InternshipsHousing: RV campsite may be available The Utah Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Recreation, has a seasonalposition (no benefits) available at Echo State Park, Utah. This appointment will last fromapproximately May – September. Housing may be available via

Snow Cat Operator Trainer

Opening date: November 2025 Closing date: When filled Salary: $21.18-$32.00/hour plus per diem when travelling Location: Stationed in Salt Lake City, travel statewide Positions available: 1 Housing: Not provided Job Description Are you experienced in operating Snow Cats and looking to train others on Utah’s rugged winter terrain? We’re hiring two Snow Cat Operator Trainers for a seasonal role, from

Camp Host Volunteer (Bear Lake State Park)

Opening date: February 2026Closing date: When filledSalary: VolunteerLocation: Bear Lake State ParkTime frame: Approx. May 1 through September 30Positions available: 4Housing: A full-hookup campsite is provided The Utah Department of Natural Resources, Division of State Parks, has Camp Hostpositions available at Bear Lake State Park near Laketown, Utah. It is anticipated that eachposition will work up to 25 hours per week. Benefits are not provided. Compensation: A

Park Ranger Aide – AIS/Quagga Technician (Sand Hollow State Park)

Assist in the operation of the Sand Hollow State Park AIS/quagga program. Duties will involve implementing the Utah Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plan, with particular attention given to preventing the spread of quagga and zebra mussels in Utah’s waterways.