DNR News

Seasonal Ranger Aide – Yuba State Park

Opening date:  March 15, 2026Closing date:   June 15, 2026Salary:  $14Location:  Yuba State ParkTime frame: Positions available:  May – SeptemberHousing: Yes  The Utah Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks, has seasonal positions (no benefits) available at Yuba State Park. This appointment will last from approximately mid-May to September, with possibility of extension. Students may work after school/weekends while school

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Park Ranger Aide(Gate and Concessions Attendant) – Rockport State Park

Opening date:  MayClosing date:  SeptemberSalary:  $14/hrLocation:  Rockport State ParkTime frame: 7am-10pmPositions available:  6-8Housing: No The Utah Department of Natural Resources, Division of State Parks, has seasonal positions (no benefits) available at Rockport State Park, Utah Contact Information Job Duties Requirements Preferred How to Apply    Submit a Seasonal Application to: [email protected] ADA InformationDNR complies with the ADA.For TTY assistance call 801 538

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Park Ranger Aide Maintenance – Rockport State Park

Opening date:  MayClosing date:  SeptemberSalary:  $14/hrLocation:  Rockport State ParkTime frame: 7am-3pmPositions available:  3Housing: No The Utah Department of Natural Resources, Division of State Parks, has three seasonal positions (no benefits) available at Rockport State Park, Utah. Job Duties Requirements Preferred Contact Information How to Apply    Submit a Seasonal Application to: [email protected] ADA InformationDNR complies with the ADA.For TTY assistance call 801

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Seasonal Park Ranger Aide (Dead Horse Point State Park)

Opening date: ContinuousClosing date: ContinuousSalary: $16.00 per hourLocation: Dead Horse Point State ParkTime frame: Main season dates from March through November. Winter positions may be available. Housing: Provided housing in two-bedroom apartments with basic furnishings. Pets may be allowed depending on current housing status. Please note that only those currently employed with the park may live in seasonal housing. We do not provide family or couple’s housing. 

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Joel Williams named director of Water Resources

Salt Lake City (Feb. 19, 2026) — The Utah Department of Natural Resources has selected Joel Williams as the new director of the Utah Division of Water Resources. This appointment follows the transition of former director Candice Hasenyager, who now leads the Division of Water Quality at the Department of Environmental Quality.  The announcement follows a thorough selection process, which

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Wildlife Biologist 1 – Research Biologist (Utah Lake Carp Management)

Wildlife Biologist 1 – Research Biologist (Utah Lake Carp Management) Opening date: February 11, 2026Closing date: May 4, 2026Salary: $23.63 – $27.52 BOELocation: Springville, UTTime frame: Approximately May 11 – Sep 4, 2026Positions available: 1Housing: Not provided The Utah Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife Resources, has a short term Biologist I available at the Central Region Office in

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Fisheries Technician I – Utah Lake Carp Management

The Utah Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife Resources, has one seasonal position available at the Springville Fish Hatchery in Springville, Utah.

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Wildlife AIS Technician I (St. George, UT)

The Utah Department of Natural Resources, Division of Law Enforcement has seasonal non-sworn positions (no benefits) available in St. George, UT. This appointment will last from approximately April to November 2026. Housing is not provided. Full-time hours available at a 40-hour work week.

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Wildlife AIS Technician I (Wahweap Lake Powell, UT)

The Utah Department of Natural Resources, Division of Law Enforcement has seasonal non-sworn positions (no benefits) available at Lake Powell Wahweap, UT. This appointment will last from approximately April to November 2026. Housing is provided. Full-time hours at a 40-hour work week.

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Wildlife AIS Technician I (Kanab, UT)

The Utah Department of Natural Resources, Division of Law Enforcement has seasonal non-sworn positions (no benefits) available in Kanab, UT. This appointment will last from approximately April to November 2026. Housing is not provided. Full-time hours available at a 40-hour work week.

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