Seasonal Technician
Opening date: March 1, 2021
Closing date: Open until filled
Salary: $14 to $16 per hour, DOE
Location: Logan / Bear Lake
Timeframe: May to September (flexible dates with possible extension).
Housing: Travel trailer & site at Bear Lake, assigned vehicle, and other equipment as needed
The Utah Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands (FFSL) has a seasonal position available working with state-owned sovereign lands in the Bear River Area (primarily at Bear Lake, but also Bear River and the Great Salt Lake). This is a 40-hour per week position that will generally last from the beginning of May to early September (flexible) but may be extended later into the fall on a part-time basis.
Examples of Duties:
This position is responsible for a wide variety of duties related to the management of sovereign land resources at Bear Lake, Bear River, and the Great Salt Lake. Examples include:
- Collecting data regarding recreational use, vegetation, structures, and other attributes.
- Assisting in the management of various noxious and invasive weed species.
- Educating visitors about sovereign land resources and related rules/regulations.
- Potential to assist with various projects – such as new parking areas, recreational access points, informational signage, outreach materials, or others – depending on skills/abilities.
- Assistance in permitting process and documentation of activities or structures.
- Additional duties may include collaboration with agency partners such as the Division of Wildlife, State Parks and Recreation, Rich County, etc.
- Assisting with other FFSL program areas (Forestry, Fire, and Wildland Urban Interface).
Job Requirements/Desired Skills:
- Driver’s license and availability to work most weekends and holidays during summer.
- Ability to perform physical work in widely varying terrain and weather conditions (walking, sitting, standing, lifting, paddling, etc.)
- Ability to work independently in a tourism/natural resources environment with limited direct supervision. Good people skills and the ability to listen to, inform, and work with the public in a non-confrontational manner are absolute necessity.
- The ability to operate ATVs, UTVs, motorboats, and small watercraft are highly desirable – some training will be provided as needed.
Applications:
Interested applicants may apply by submitting a resume and/or cover letter to mattcoombs@utah.gov, or mailed to the following address:
Division of Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Attn: Matt Coombs
1780 N Research Park Way #104
North Logan, UT 84341