- Agency
- Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
- Location
- Bullfrog, UT
- Job Category
- Temporary/Seasonal Positions
- Salary
- $17.00/hr + housing included
- Start Date
- 05/15/2023
- Last Date to Apply
- 05/01/2023
- Website
- https://wildlife.utah.gov/
- Description
- The successful applicant will aid in implementing the Utah Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plan, with particular attention given to preventing the spread of Quagga and Zebra Mussels in Utah’s waterways. A large portion of the job is in outreach and interdiction by which boaters will be educated about Quagga Mussels and what their role is in fighting this threat. Duties will include interviewing boaters and educating them about the threats of aquatic invasive species, inspect boats for the presence of aquatic invasive species or standing water, assessing biological risk that watercraft may pose on Utah’s waters, and decontaminating of boats and equipment with hot water. Housing is provided at Bullfrog, UT. The position can start as early as April 2023 and run through November 2023. Start and end dates are flexible to work with school schedules. .
- Qualifications
- Applicant must be 18 years of age or older and have a valid driver’s license at the time of employment. Applicant must be able to work a flexible schedule, with weekends and holidays (Memorial Day, Fourth of July, July 24, Labor Day, etc.) Mandatory. Applicant must be self-motivated, honest, able and willing to work outdoors in harsh conditions. Applicant must be able to work alone and within a team setting and get along with others as a successful candidate will be living with co-workers. Preference may be given to “Watercraft Savvy” applicants with boating experience, or who are pursuing a degree in Biology, fisheries, Natural Resources or Criminal Justice. Basic mechanic aptitude is helpful. Knowledge of aquatic invasive species and Quagga mussels is preferred, but not required.
- Contact Person
- Quinn Davis
- Contact Phone
- 435-299-9562
- Contact eMail
- quinndavis@utah.gov
