Salt Lake City (April 17, 2025) — Utah Department of Natural Resources Executive Director Joel Ferry has named Darlene Batatian as the new State Geologist and director for the Utah Geological Survey, effective today. Batatian replaces Bill Keach, who retired earlier this month after serving as the agency’s director and State Geologist for six years. “Darlene’s professional experience is expansive, …
Residents of Utah saved over 100 million gallons of water through landscape conversions in 2024
Salt Lake City (April 17, 2025) — Over 100 million gallons of water will be saved each year through landscape conversions in the 2024 Landscape Incentive Program. This vital initiative, led by the Utah Division of Water Resources and Central Utah, Jordan Valley, Washington County, and Weber Basin Water Conservancy Districts, empowers residents and businesses to save water while reducing …
GIS Intern
Opening date: March 25, 2025Closing date: April 13, 2025Salary: $19/hrLocation: Salt Lake City at North Temple and Redwood RoadTime frame: May through August with the possibility of extension as funding allowsPositions available: 1Housing: None Turn your passion for public lands into a rewarding GIS internship with the Utah Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office (PLPCO)! We’re seeking an intern to assist …
Division of Wildlife Resources Habitat (Wildlife/Range) Seasonal
The Utah Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife Resources, has two seasonal positions (no benefits) available in the Habitat Section in the Southeastern Region located in Price, Utah.
Utah Water Conditions Update 03/27/25
SALT LAKE CITY (March 27, 2025) – Utah is grappling with varied water conditions. While recent storms have brought the statewide snow water equivalent to 82% of normal peak for the year, southern Utah continues to trend much below normal. “We are seeing our snow water equivalent decline as the state warms up,” Jonathan Jennings, meteorologist at the Utah Division of Water Resources, …
Seasonal Off-Road Driver and Data Collector
Opening date: March 25, 2025Closing date: April 13, 2025Salary: $17/hrLocation: Across the state, primarily in Southern and Southeastern Utah. Based in Salt Lake City. Time frame: May to October, or as weather or schedule permits Positions available: 2Housing: none The Utah Department of Natural Resources, Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office (PLPCO), has 2 seasonal positions available (no benefits). These appointments …
Wildlife Technician (Wahweap State Fish Hatchery)
The Utah Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife Resources, has one seasonal position (no benefits) available at Wahweap State Fish Hatchery in Big Water, Utah. This appointment will last from approximately April 1 to Nov. 1, 2025. Housing is provided.
Record 1,901 big game animals assessed, GPS collared during 2024-25 winter captures
SALT LAKE CITY (March 18, 2025) — Each year, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources captures big game animals to perform important health assessments and to place GPS collars on the animals to learn more about their migration patterns and survival rates. This winter, a record 1,901 big game animals were captured, providing important data about big game herds across …
Watercraft Inspection and Decontamination Technician I (Heber City/Strawberry)
Opening date: March 17, 2025Closing date: When filledSalary: $15.75 per hourLocation: Daniel’s Port of Entry/Strawberry Reservoir (Wasatch County)Time frame: About May 16 to Sept. 1, 2025 (with possible extension)Positions available: 6–8Housing: Not provided
Seasonal Park Ranger Aide (Utahraptor State Park)
Opening date: March 24, 2025Closing date: When filledSalary: $16.50Location: Utahraptor State ParkTime frame: Spring, Summer, FallPositions available: Park Ranger Aide Housing: Provided housing in two-bedroom apartments with basic furnishings. Please note that only those currently employed with the park may live in seasonal housing. The Utah Department of Natural Resources, Division of State Parks, has a seasonal position (no benefits) available …