Regional Sportfish Biologist

State of Utah • Full-time • Uintah, Utah, United States • 2d ago

Salary: $23.96 - $34.83 Hourly
Location : Uintah County, UT
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 43895
Agency: 560 Department of Natural Resources
Unit: 5417 DNR NERO SPORT FISH MGMT
Opening Date: 01/27/2025
Closing Date: 2/2/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Exempt
Recruiter: Karen Weir
# of Openings: 1
Location: DWR Northeastern Regional Office 318 N Vernal Ave, Vernal, Utah
Background Check: You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Schedule Code: AX - Employees in supervisory positions - This is a career service exempt at will position.
Benefits: This position is eligible for a full benefits package. See benefits tab below for details.
Driver License Requirements: Employees hired for this recruitment will be subject to the Driver Eligibility standards found at the following link: https://adminrules.utah.gov/public/search/driver%20eligibility/Current%20Rules
EEO Statement: The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, dial 711 or TTY: 800-346-4128.

Job Description

Job Title: Regional Aquatics Biologist II

Job Description
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Northeastern Region office is seeking a Regional Aquatics Biologist. This position presents exciting opportunities to channel your love of the outdoors and improve fisheries resources. As a regional aquatic biologist, you will work with the Northeastern Region aquatics team to monitor, manage, and restore Colorado River Cutthroat Trout populations in streams and lakes in Northeastern Utah.

Northeastern Utah is one of the most geological diverse and unique environments in the United States. This Regional Aquatics Biologist works with a variety of coldwater fish species, in a range of landscapes (high mountain to desert), using various tools (monitoring, management, habitat). The position provides opportunities to learn and develop new skills, further education, gain supervisory experience and work with other partners. The State of Utah also offers a great benefits package.

Click for more information about the Department of Natural Recourses, Division of Wildlife Resources.
Responsibilities

Conduct biological surveys to monitor fish populations in reservoirs and streams in Northeastern Utah.
Analyze biological data, interpret results, write reports summarizing findings, and develop management recommendations.
Effectively communicate biological information with other biologists, management teams, and members of the public.
Hire, train, and supervise seasonal technicians.
Work cooperatively with biologists from other agencies and other organizations.
Plan and implement stream habitat improvement projects and rotenone treatment projects.

Qualifications

Requirements -

Bachelor's degree in fisheries or related field, or directly related work experience equivalent
Good writing skills
Basic understanding of fisheries management techniques
The ability to work independently, as well as a member of a team, and to supervise and mentor assistants.
Ability to analyze and interpret freshwater fisheries data
Driver's license
Good communication skills and ability to articulate fisheries management concepts to the public.

Preference -

Work experience with fish species found in Utah and standard monitoring practices
Experience operating and maintaining boats and off-highway vehicles
Experience with statistical programs like R or SAS
Experience with horses (general care, riding, and packing into wilderness).
Preference will be given to candidates with a bachelor's degree in a natural resources field. Additional preference will be given to candidates with a master's degree in an aquatics-related natural resources field or other applicable field that is beneficial for the position.
Preference for directly related work experience equivalent

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions:
Work may be performed in extreme and adverse weather conditions (heat, wind, snow, ice, rain, etc.) Risks that require the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment, e.g., working around operating machines, working with contagious diseases or hazardous chemicals, etc. Work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift heavy items (up to 75 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time. Must be able to operate 4-wheel drive vehicles, OHVs, and operate motorboats.
Work Schedule:

This is a full-time position 40 hours a week (Monday - Friday, 8; 00 am - 5:00 pm). Occasionally requires irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed during the field season, with occasional overtime. Overnight travel within Utah, and occasionally outside of the state, is required to attend meetings, conferences, wildlife management projects and activities, etc.
Requirements:

Valid driver's license.
Certified non-commercial pesticide applicator license to be obtained upon employment.
Must reside in or relocate to Uintah or Duchesne counties.
A background check will be required to work with youth at fishing events.
Adult OHV education certificate

Benefits:
The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for a detailed information page: To access a Total Compensation Calculator in Excel format click

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The interview selection process is based on the answers to the supplemental questions listed below. It is imperative that information provided on the application and job profile is detailed and clearly outlines your work experience and skills. Your answers to the supplemental questions must be documented in your work experience and job profile. "See resume" is not an acceptable response for any question. Failure to follow these instructions will result in disqualification from further consideration for this position.

I have read and understand the above statement.

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Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?

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Preference will be given to candidates with a bachelor's degree in a natural resources field. Additional preference will be given to candidates with a master's degree in a wildlife-related natural resources field or other applicable field that is beneficial for the position.
Select all highest level of academic education that you've completed.

High School diploma or equivalent
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree or higher
None of the above

04

What was the field of study of your academic education above?

Fish Biology and/or Aquatic Sciences
Biology/Zoology/Ecology
Conservation and restoration ecology
Wildlife/Rangeland ecology and management
Environmental Studies
Other
None of the above

05

If your answer to the previous question was "other", enter the field of study your academic education was in.

If your answer was anything else type "n/a".
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How many years of full-time work experience do you have in a fisheries-related natural resources field that requires standard fish and aquatic sampling techniques (i.e. electrofishing; netting; invertebrate, macrophyte, and other limnological sampling, etc.)?

No experience
1 - 3 years
3 - 6 years
7 - 10 years
11 or more years

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How many years of full-time work experience do you have in natural resources management? (This excludes academia, research, recreation, and outreach unless performed while employed at a state or federal management agency.)
1 year is equal to 12 months of work experience even if that year requires multiple calendar years of work to accumulate.

No experience
1 - 3 years experience
3 - 6 year experience
7 - 10 years experience
11 or more years experience

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How many years of experience have you had analyzing, summarizing, and reviewing fisheries data, reporting findings, interpreting results, and making recommendations?