Fisheries Technician I – Sportfish
Opening date: Feb. 1, 2024
Closing date: Feb. 25, 2024
Salary: $15.18–$16.76 per hour
Location: Springville, UT
Time frame: Approximately April 1 – Sept. 30, 2024
Positions available: 1–2
Housing: Not provided
The Utah Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife Resources, has 1–2 seasonal positions (no benefits) available at the Central Region Office in Springville, Utah. These appointments will be full time (40 hours per week) from approximately April 1 through Sept. 30, 2024.
Job duties
These positions are primarily tasked with assisting the DWR’s sportfish biologists with surveying, monitoring and conserving Utah’s aquatic species.
Primary duties include:
- Assisting with stream sampling surveys in cool and potentially swift water
- Assisting with lake surveys that involve gill, trap and electrofishing surveys
- Monitoring water quality using a YSI meter in community fisheries
- Conducting angler surveys at various community fisheries
- Assisting hatchery staff by stocking fish at destination and local waterbodies
- Collecting, analyzing and entering various data
- Maintaining equipment and sampling gears
- Participating in public outreach events
Job requirements and skills
Applicants must be 18 years or older, have a valid driver’s license at the time of employment and must successfully pass a criminal history background check upon hire. Applicants should have the ability to work independently and follow written and verbal instructions.
Preference may be given to applicants with a Bachelor of Science degree, or those actively pursuing or having achieved a university degree in biological sciences, and those available through Sept. 30.
Additional desired skills include, but are not limited to:
- Experience and ability to operate boats, four-wheel drive vehicles and ATVs
- Experience with word processing and spreadsheet programs
Other
The typical work schedule is from Monday to Thursday, 10 hours per day. Occasional overnight and Friday or weekend work may be required. Applicants must be willing to conduct fieldwork for an extended period of time in a variety of weather conditions. Work requires physical exertion, and may require the ability to stand, hike, walk over rough surfaces, bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach and lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.
Applications
Interested applicants may apply by submitting a seasonal application, resume/CV, references and optional cover letter to:
Tyler Robinson (Blue Ribbon Sportfish Biologist)
1115 N. Main St.
Springville, UT 84663
385-482-8586
tjrobinson@utah.gov
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.