DNR News

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Park Ranger Aide – Gunlock State Park

Opening date: January 28, 2026Closing date: June 30, 2026Salary: $15Location: Gunlock State ParkTime frame: Now – OctoberPositions available: 3Housing: Not provided Our staff takes care of Gunlock State Park. Seasonal positions can run 3 to 8 months, 7 days a week, between 7:00 am to 8:00 pm. Holidays are typically our busiest days at the park and all park staff

Aquatic Invasive Species Technician I (Watercraft Inspection and Decontamination)

DWR employees inspecting a watercraft for invasive species.

Wildlife Technician I

The Utah Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife Resources, has a seasonal position (no benefits) available at the Utah Lake Wetland Preserve.