Wildlife Technician I

The Utah Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife Resources, has seasonal positions (no benefits) available throughout the state (locations are listed below). This appointment will start in April or May and will last through August or the end of October.

Examples of Duties:
As a member of a team of technicians, the successful applicants will aid in implementing the Utah Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plan, with particular attention given to preventing the spread of quagga and zebra mussels in Utah’s waterways. A large portion of the job is in outreach and communication, by which boaters will be educated about quagga and zebra mussels and what their role is in fighting this threat.
Duties will include interviewing boaters and educating them about the threat of Aquatic Invasive Species, data collection and entry, inspecting boats for the presence of AIS or standing water, assessing biological risk that watercraft may pose on Utah’s waters and decontaminating of boats and equipment with a hot water/high pressure sprayer.

Job Requirements and Skills
Applicant must be 18 years of age or older and have a valid Utah driver’s license at time of employment. Applicants must be willing to work a flexible schedule, with weekends and holidays (e.g., Memorial Day, Fourth of July, July 24, Labor Day, etc.) mandatory. Applicants must be self-motivated, honest, able and willing to work outdoors in harsh weather conditions. Applicants must be able to work alone and as a contributing member of a team. Visit stdofthesea.utah.gov for program information.
Preference may be given to “ watercraft-savvy” applicants, with an understanding of boat types and internal water systems (ballast tanks, live wells, cooling systems, etc.), or who are pursuing a degree in biology, fisheries, natural resources or criminal justice. Basic mechanical aptitude is helpful. Applicants who live in or near the positions locations or nearby area (or who can arrange such housing) will be given additional preference.

Other
Applicants must be willing to work in an outdoor setting, communicate well with others, be able to maintain professionalism while in potentially stressful situations, and work weekends and holidays.
Rate of pay is $15.75 or $17.85 hourly depending on the location . *See locations below.

APPLICATIONS
https://naturalresources.utah.gov/seasonal-employment
Interested applicants may apply by submitting a cover letter and resume and/or DNR Seasonal Job Application (Download PDF reader) with references to:

Utah Lake Marinas and Strawberry Reservoir – $15.75/hourly (10 – 12 full-time; no benefits positions)
Daniel Oler
email: doler@utah.gov
AIS Interdiction Specialist
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
DNR Central Regional Office
1115 N. Main St., Springville, UT 84663
(435)503-4066

Bear Lake , Logan, UT – $15.75/hourly (15 full-time; no benefits positions)
Pineview Reservoir, Ogden, UT – $15.75/hourly (6 full-time; no benefits positions)
Josh Wright
email: jtwright@utah.gov
AIS Interdiction Specialist
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
DNR Northern Regional Office
515 East 5300 South
South Ogden, UT 84405
(801)648-6315

Wahweap Marina, Lake Powell, AZ – $17.85 Hourly (6–9 full-time; no benefits)
Stevie Kelso
email: smkelso@utah.gov
AIS Interdiction Specialist
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
P.O. Box 1446
750 Lakeshore Drive
Page, AZ 86040
(435)592-9723

Flaming Gorge – Dutch John, UT – $15.75/hourly (10 fulltime; no benefits positions)
Flaming Gorge – Manila, UT – $15.75/hourly (5 fulltime; no benefits positions)
Flaming Gorge – Vernal, UT – $15.75/hourly (5 fulltime; no benefits positions)
Jordan Dimick
email: dimickj@utah.gov
A.I.S. Interdiction Specialist
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, Northeastern Region
318 N. Vernal Ave.
Vernal, UT 84078
(435)790-5357
Southern Region, St. George, UT – $15.75 hourly (6 full-time; no benefits positions)
Clem Wasicek
email: clemwasicek@utah.gov
AIS Interdiction Specialist
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
1470 N. Airport Rd.
Cedar City, UT 84721
(435)590-9465
Lake Powell, Bullfrog, UT – $17.85 Hourly (6-8 full-time; no benefits positions)
Joes Valley Reservoir & Electric Lake – Price, UT – $15.75 hourly (2 fulltime; no benefits positions)
Quinn Davis
email: quinndavis@utah.gov
AIS Interdiction Specialist
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
Southeastern Region Office
319 N. Carbonville Rd. Suite A
Price, Utah 84501
(435)299-9562
Supplemental Information
Risks which require the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment, e.g., working around operating machines, working with contagious diseases or hazardous chemicals, etc.
Work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.