Wildlife Technician I – Great Basin Research Center Project (Research)
Opening date: Feb. 6, 2024
Closing date: March 3, 2024
Starting Salary: $15.18 per hour (starting wage)
Location: DWR Great Basin Research Center and Seed Warehouse, 494 W. 100 South, Ephraim, UT 84627
Time frame: May 6 – Aug. 15, 2024 (~3 months; beginning and end dates may be flexible depending on school schedule or applicant availability)
Positions available: 2–5
Housing: Not provided
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is conducting research on native forbs and habitat restoration in the Great Basin and Colorado Plateau. The majority of the work will consist of maintaining (weeding and watering) study plots located on a small research farm in Fountain Green, as well as collecting data from these plots. Some travel throughout the state to collect data from other study plots may be required. Work schedule is Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Some variations of the schedule may occur (alternate hours or days), depending on work needs.
Job duties
The majority of the work will consist of maintaining (weeding and watering) study plots located on a small research farm in Fountain Green, as well as collecting data from these plots.
Job requirements and skills
Must be 18 or older to apply. Applicants must be able to work under extreme conditions and/or inclement weather. Work responsibilities may require moderate physical labor including lifting up to 50 pounds. Knowledge of operating farm equipment, herbicide application, welding (equipment maintenance), plant identification, vegetation monitoring and basic computer skills are preferred. Applicants should be able to pay close attention to details, follow instructions, tolerate repetitive work and work as a team member.
Preference will be given to applicants who are pursuing a career and/or degree in natural resource management (or similar).
Applications
Email or send a resume (please include previous work experience and a list of at least two references), copy of college transcripts (unofficial), and a list of current coursework to:
Emailed applications:
Melissa Landeen
mlandeen@utah.gov
Mailed applications:
UDWR Great Basin Research Center
494 West 100 South
Ephraim, UT 84627
Please specify in your resume that you are interested in the Research position. Applications must be received by March 3, 2024 for first consideration. Applications received after March 3 will be considered if all positions have not yet been filled.
Please contact Melissa Landeen for further information at 385-368-0388 or mlandeen@utah.gov.
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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.