What are the responsibilities and job description for the Biological/ Fisheries Technician (Wildlife Technician II) position at UT Division?
Wildlife Technician II
Opening date: Jan. 14, 2025
Closing date: Until filled
Salary: $17.11 per hour
Location: Hurricane, UT
Time frame: March 31 to Aug. 29, 2025
Positions available: 2
Housing: Not available
The Utah Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife Resources, has two (2) seasonal wildlife technician positions (no benefits) available at the Washington County Field Office in Hurricane, Utah. These positions will last from March 31 until the end of August with many opportunities for extension. Housing is not provided.
Job duties
Biological technicians will assist with the following:
- Native aquatic species inventory
- Western toad reproduction monitoring
- Monitoring endangered and sensitive species of native fish, including:
- Virgin River chub
- Woundfin
- Virgin spinedace
- Least chub
- Southern leatherside
- And more
- Virgin River hydrologic/habitat studies
- Native fish recovery plan implementation
- Mechanical and chemical nonnative fish eradication
- Native mollusk surveys
- Data analysis
- Report preparation
- Species distribution mapping
- Stream renovation and habitat rehabilitation projects
- Other duties as assigned
Job requirements and skills
Applicants must have a background and interest in native wildlife management and conservation, particularly with fish, reptiles, amphibians and mollusks. Technical writing, communication and organizational skills — as well as proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and ArcGIS — are desired. Experience in population monitoring techniques, endangered species management, habitat monitoring and data analysis is preferred. A completed degree in biological sciences, ecology, zoology, wildlife, fisheries or a closely related field is also preferred.
Other
Applicants must be willing to work a flexible schedule under harsh and adverse field conditions, and backpack and/or camp for up to a week while conducting fieldwork.
Applications
Interested applicants may apply by submitting a cover letter explaining their interest in the position, a resume, a copy of college transcripts, and at least three references to Kevin Wheeler at kevinwheeler@utah.gov. Applications are preferred via email. If you have any questions about the position, please either email Kevin or call 435-691-1362.
DNR complies with the ADA. Hearing-impaired employees who wish to obtain further information regarding this announcement may call the DNR TTY number at 801-538-7458. Disabled employees who desire reasonable accommodations in the interview process should contact the DNR Human Resources Office at 385-315-2834.
People and culture expectation
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