Wildlife Technician I
Opening date: Dec. 1, 2023
Closing date: When filled
Salary: $12.55–14.92 per hour (based on related experience)
Location: Strawberry Reservoir, Wasatch County, UT
Time frame: Approximately May 1 through Oct. 31, 2024
Positions available: 1
Housing: If needed
The Utah Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife Resources, has a seasonal position (no benefits) available at Strawberry Reservoir, Utah. This appointment will be full time (40 hours per week) from approximately May 1 through Oct. 31, 2024.
Examples of duties
The successful applicant will assist with fisheries-related duties throughout the year and will include gill netting and fish population assessment, stream habitat and population surveys, stream restoration work, electrofishing, fish stocking programs, operation of fish traps and fish spawning activities, collection of limnological information, angler surveys, data entry and analysis, routine maintenance of equipment and office work, public presentations, and other related duties as assigned.
Job requirements and skills
Experience and ability to operate boats and four-wheel drive vehicles, a valid driver’s license, experience with word processing and spreadsheet programs; ability to work alone in inclement weather conditions, willingness to work long days and variable schedules. Preference may be given to applicants with a Bachelor of Science degree or those actively pursuing a university degree in biological sciences, and those that are available through October 31.
Other
Work will be conducted outside in inclement weather. Heavy lifting and hiking are required.
Applications
Please send a resume to Weston Pearce at westonpearce@utah.gov or:
777 SR 319, Box 5
Heber City, UT 84032
801-455-2010
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 Resources Office at 385-315-2834.
People and culture expectation
The successful applicant(s) will be expected to uphold the Division’s values of integrity, professionalism, accountability, teamwork and cooperation. The behaviors they embrace should set an example of professional and personal respect. Seasonal employees are expected to actively promote a workplace free of discrimination and harassment, as well as make good faith efforts to understand people as unique individuals with diverse life experiences, challenges and opportunities.