Opening date: Feb. 1, 2023
Closing date: When filled
Salary: $14.55 per hour
Location: Flaming Gorge (Dutch John, UT)

Housing: Provided (no rent or fees due)

The Utah Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife Resources, has seasonal positions (no benefits) available in Flaming Gorge, Utah. This appointment will start April 10, 2023, with two end dates: Aug. 18, for students returning to university, and the end of the season on Sept. 30, with a possible extension to the end of October.

Examples of duties

The successful individual will work within the DWR’s Aquatic Invasive Species Program, dealing primarily with quagga/zebra mussel interdiction and education. Majority of duties will be communicating and educating the public on laws and policy. Duties also include inspecting and interviewing boaters prior to launching at Flaming Gorge and other waterbodies. Equipment used will include using a heated decontamination station sprayer to decontaminate boats when needed. Work hours typically are 10-hour shifts, with three days off during the week.

Job requirements and skills

Applicants must be 18 or older and have a valid driver’s license at the time of employment. Applicants should have the ability to work outdoors in a recreational environment. Preference may be given to applicants with an interest and educational background in natural resources, customer service or boat and equipment operation experience. A knowledge of aquatic invasive species and quagga mussels is preferred, but not required. Visit stdofthesea.utah.gov for program information.

Other

Applicants must be willing to work in an outdoor setting and work weekends and holidays.

Applications

Interested applicants must apply by emailing or delivering a cover letter, a resume (please include previous work experience and a list of references, if able) and a copy of college transcripts (unofficial), if available, to:

Jordan Dimick
A.I.S. Interdiction Specialist
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, Northeastern Region
318 N. Vernal Ave.
Vernal, UT 84078
435-790-5357
dimickj@utah.gov

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 Resources Office at 385-315-2834.

People and culture expectation

The successful applicant(s) will be expected to uphold the Division’s values of integrity, professionalism, accountability, teamwork and cooperation. The behaviors they embrace should set an example of professional and personal respect. Seasonal employees are expected to actively promote a workplace free of discrimination and harassment, as well as make good faith efforts to understand people as unique individuals with diverse life experiences, challenges and opportunities.

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