Native Fisheries Technician (WILDLIFE
TECHNICIAN I/II)
Opening date: 1/10/2022
Closing date: 1/23/2022
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: April – 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 April – November 2022. Housing
is not provided.
Job Duties
Wildlife Technicians will
assist
with various field projects researching, monitoring, and managing native and
endangered fishes on the Green, Colorado, and San Juan Rivers and Lake
Powell. Duties include collecting field data on native and nonnative fish
populations using seines, raft and jon boat electrofishers, trammel nets, hoop
nets, larval light traps, and submersible PIT antennas. All field work is
carried out during multi-day river trips up to 10 days in duration. Work
schedule is highly variable. 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. Applicants will
be considered for Technician II positions only if their resume demonstrates advanced
proficiency with fish identification, handling, sampling, data collection,
whitewater rowing, motoring, and general equipment maintenance.
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 individuals with a Bachelor’s degree in a related
field.
Wildlife Technician II: 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 specific to the
species, systems, and sampling methodology with which we work. Preference will
be given to those applicants with mechanical and troubleshooting skills,
experience boating on desert rivers, and experience 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 only interested in
applying for the Tech II position, otherwise you will be considered for both,
depending upon experience.
For More Information or Questions: 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.
