The UDWR Moab Field Station is now hiring a Native Aquatics Biologist (Wildlife Biologist II).
Please go to the following link for more information and to apply:
The biologist will enter, maintain and analyze data collected for Upper Colorado River Endangered Fish Recovery Program (UCRRIP) and San Juan River Recovery Implementation Program (SJRRIP) projects. Analysis will be summarized in annual and final reports and professional presentations for interested parties. Primary investigators should develop a high level of expertise and ecological understanding of the species of concern in order to effectively describe the current status of threatened and endangered species and determine actions necessary to move toward delisting.
The ideal candidate will have:
- A Master's degree in fisheries, aquatic biology, wildlife management, or a directly related field.
- Knowledge of and/or experience handling and/or monitoring the endangered fish of the Upper Colorado River Basin.
- Experience working in remote settings for 3-10 days at a time.
- Experience with boat electrofishing, trammel netting, hoop netting, seining, PIT tagging.
- Experience rowing inflatable rafts on class II-IV white water.
- Experience operating motorized boats on swiftwater and in hazardous conditions.
- Experience maintaining rafts, hard bottom boats and outboard motors.
- Strong working knowledge of statistical software for biological data analysis and population modeling (specifically Program MARK).
- Experience analyzing, reporting and presenting findings to committees and at professional meetings.
- Swiftwater Rescue Training and Wilderness Medicine Certification.
- Conduct field investigations, research, and fish sampling during multi-day river trips.
- Supervise seasonal technicians in the field.
- Data analysis and report preparation. Analyzes (using Program MARK), summarizes and/or reviews data; reports findings, interprets results and/or makes recommendations.
- Write or draft technical reports, articles or related material based on research, investigation or analysis.
- Answer technical questions regarding data, trends or results from studies.
- Present findings to committees and at professional meetings.
- Coordinate program activities, services, and/or program implementation with private providers, other governmental entities, program users, etc.
- Maintain and repair sampling equipment.
- bachelor's degree or higher in fisheries, aquatic biology, wildlife management, or other directly related field.
- knowledge of statistical software for biological data analysis and population modeling (specifically Program MARK)
- fisheries field techniques (trap and trammel nets, electroshockers, PIT tag arrays, etc.)
- communicate information and ideas clearly, and concisely, in writing; read and understand information presented in writing
- fisheries or natural resources report writing skills
- speak clearly, concisely and effectively; listen to, and understand, information and ideas as presented verbally
- ecological processes, theoretical and applied ecological principles, scientific methods, fish biology, fisheries management, data management
- identify various various native and nonnative fish species of the Colorado River Basin
- management, protection, propagation, conservation of fish and wildlife
- wildlife ecology and habitat requirements
- fisheries and/or natural resources research methods, techniques, and/or sources of information
- compose and produce reports, documents and related material
- present findings (oral and Powerpoint) at professional meetings
- use logic to analyze or identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts associated with information or data to draw conclusions
- conduct a methodical examination
- find, gather and collect fisheries and/or natural resource information or data
- agency, professional and/or industry standards and practices
Working conditions:
- Multi-day/overnight field work in remote river locations for extended periods of time (3-10 days at a time, 100 days a year) with highly variable weather. Employee must be able to row a boat for long periods of time and will be required to camp in a back-country setting.
- Work requires physical exertion. Work is performed in and around water (rivers). May require the ability to stand; walk over rough or slippery surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (50+ lbs.). Work on unstable surfaces and in inclement weather. Must be able to row heavy rafts and navigate class II-IV whitewater.
- Bachelor's degree in fisheries, aquatic biology, wildlife management, or other directly related field.
- Must have or obtain valid Utah driver's license.
