Native Fisheries Technician (WILDLIFE
TECHNICIAN I and WILDLIFE TECHNICIAN II/CREW LEADER)
Opening date: 01/22/2020
Closing date: 01/31/2020
Salary: Wildlife Technician I ($11.78-$18.66); Wildlife
Technician II ($13.11-$20.82)
Location: Moab Field Station, 1165 S. Hwy 191 Suite #4, Moab, UT
84532
Time frame: March – November
Positions available: multiple
Housing: Not provided
The Utah Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife Resources, is
seeking to fill multiple seasonal positions (no benefits) at the Moab Field
Station in Moab, Utah. This appointment will last from March – November 2020.
Housing is not provided.
Job Duties
Wildlife Technician I: The incumbent in this position will assist with
various field projects involving native and endangered fishes on the Green,
Colorado, and San Juan Rivers and Lake Powell. Duties include monitoring
of native and nonnative fish populations using seines, raft and jon boat
electrofishers, trammel nets, hoop nets, larval light traps, sonic tracking
and submersible PIT antennas. All field work is carried out during 1-10 day
river trips. Technicians will be expected to row rafts, motor boats and
become proficient with all collection techniques, fish identification and
tagging. Field technicians are also responsible for trip preparation and
clean-up, maintenance and repair of equipment, some data entry, and
participation in public outreach activities. Applicants MUST be agreeable to mechanical
removal and disposal of nonnative fish.
Wildlife Technician II/Crew Leader: In addition to the above job duties,
the Crew Leader will be responsible for working with biologists to coordinate
field work, organizing and coordinating the maintenance, repair and ordering of
boating/sampling/camping equipment, serving as co-lead on research, monitoring
and/or management projects, coordinating outreach events and projects,
coordinating/leading trainings and orientation for seasonal employees, and
leading field sampling trips.
Job Requirements and
Skills
Wildlife Technician I: Applicants must be willing to work a flexible
schedule under harsh and adverse field conditions and camp while conducting
fieldwork. Applicants must be willing to and capable of performing physically
taxing tasks and working outdoors in hot and/or rainy/cold weather. Field trips
range from three to ten day trips in remote canyon locations. Applicants
are required to be over 18 years of age, possess a valid driver’s license, and
provide proof of citizenship. Desired experience includes: scientific data
collection, whitewater rafting, motorized boat operation and maintenance,
boat-mounted electrofishing, fish netting and seining,
fish identification, backcountry or whitewater safety training, the
ability to work independently, attention to detail and mechanical aptitude.
Housing is NOT provided although a uniform allowance and meals,
tents, sleeping pads, dry bags, and all camp gear are supplied
during overnight fieldwork. Preference will be given to an individual with a Bachelor’s
degree in a related field or seeking Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Wildlife Technician II/Crew Leader: Applicants must possess a high level
of proficiency with the above requirements as well as experience in a
leadership position and strong verbal and written communication skills.
Applicants must be able to work independently with little to no oversight. Applicants
must have boating (whitewater and/or motorized) and fisheries experience.
Preference will be given to those applicants with experience boating on desert
rivers and working with desert fishes. Additional preference will be given to
those applicants possessing a degree in the natural sciences and wilderness
medical and swiftwater rescue training.
To apply: Resumes and cover letters may be emailed to: katherinecreighton@utah.gov Please indicate if you are
applying for the Wildlife Technician I or Wildlife Technician II/Crew Leader
position or both.
For More Information or Questions: http://moabfish.blogspot.com/ or email/call Katie Creighton (Native
Aquatics Project Leader) at katherinecreighton@utah.gov/ 435.259.3780
DNR complies with the ADA. Hearing
impaired employees who wish further information regarding this announcement may
call the DNR TTY number at 801-538-7458. Disabled employees who desire
reasonable accommodation in the interview process should contact the DNR Human
Resource Office at 801-538-7318.
