Habitat Biologist/Assistant Manager

State of Utah • Full-time • Remote (Utah, United States) • 11h ago

Salary: $24.48 - $38.80 Hourly
Location : Weber County, UT
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 44002
Agency: 560 Department of Natural Resources
Unit: 5343 DNR NRO HABITAT MGMT
Opening Date: 01/29/2025
Closing Date: 2/11/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Exempt
Recruiter: Karen Weir / kweir@utah.gov / 801-538-7425
# of Openings: 1
Location: 515 E 5300 S, Ogden, UT 84405
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

Wildlife Resources
Job Title: Assistant Habitat Program Manager (Wildlife Biologist III)

Job Description:
Are you a natural resource professional who values integrity, professionalism, and teamwork? If so, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) wants you as the Assistant Manager in our Ogden office. In this role, you'll help oversee habitat restoration activities, including the Watershed Restoration Initiative (WRI) and Habitat Council projects on various lands. You will manage 30 wildlife management areas and 31 conservation easements while supporting impact analysis efforts to protect wildlife and habitat. Building strong relationships with local, state, and federal partners is essential, along with assisting biologists with conservation priorities and supervisory duties.

DWR serves as the guardian of Utah's fish and wildlife, striving for sustainable populations and high standards of integrity and accountability. Additionally, the State of Utah offers a great benefits package that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

For more about the Department of Natural Resources and The Division of Wildlife Resources, click
Responsibilities

Work with the Regional Habitat Manager to develop and manage the Northern Region's Habitat Section budget and annual work plan.
Plan, implement, and monitor habitat restoration projects on private, federal, and state lands, (including 30 Wildlife Management Areas and 31 conservation easements) through the Watershed Restoration Initiative (WRI), Habitat Council, and other partnerships.
Manage the impact analysis program in the region to avoid, minimize, and mitigate impacts to wildlife and habitat.
Cultivate relationships with private landowners, local, state, and federal land managers, and private conservation partners and organizations.
Continually develop professional expertise and knowledge of wildlife populations and habitats throughout the region and provide habitat-related recommendations to help biologists achieve conservation goals.
Establish a culture of teamwork and collaboration through meaningful interactions with fellow team members and staff from other regional administrative sections.
Develop and monitor project budgets and expenditures. Ensure program resources are used efficiently and effectively while adhering to relevant statutes, administrative rules, agency policies, guidelines, and procedures.
Other duties as assigned by the Habitat Manager.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

A Bachelor's Degree in a natural resource management field, wildlife biology, resource conservation, or another closely related field; or at least 3-years of directly related work experience.
A demonstrated knowledge of Utah's wildlife and land conservation programs, laws, rules, policies, and practices.
Previous experience managing projects, programs, and budgets, with attention to detail.
Proven ability to build collaborative, solution-based partnerships with diverse stakeholders and organizations.
The ability to communicate information and ideas clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.

PREFERRED:

A master's degree in wildlife biology, an applicable natural resource management field, or another closely related field.
5 years of successful work experience in a wildlife or conservation-related field.
The ability to work with diverse stakeholders to find creative and pragmatic solutions to problems, processes, and socio-political conflicts.
Supervisory experience.
Practical experience dealing with the politics - internal and external - of natural resource management.

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions:

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, and lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.
Typical work schedule is 40 hours per week, with occasional weekends, evenings, and emergency response.

Preference:

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. Preference for years of demonstrated successful full-time work experience.

Requirements:

Valid Drivers License.
This is a full-time position, which occasionally requires irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and during emergency situations.
Occasional overnight travel within Utah, and occasionally outside of the state, is required to attend meetings, and conferences, support habitat management projects, visit remote sites in the field and meet with stakeholders, etc.

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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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 the 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

03

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

Wildlife/natural resources, management or ecology
Rangeland ecology and management
Conservation and restoration ecology
Environmental studies
Public administration
Other
None of the above

04

From the options below, select the one that best describes your years of professional experience in habitat or wildlife management.

At least 5 years of professional/research experience in habitat or wildlife management.
At least 3 years of professional/research experience in habitat or wildlife management.
At least 1 year of professional/research experience in habitat or wildlife management.
None of the above.

05

If you indicated experience, please include DETAILS of those management/research experiences including employer(s) who provided the experience and time spent in the positions.
06

Rate your years of professional experience supervising personnel (e.g., hiring, determining workload, delegating assignments, training, monitoring, evaluating performance, initiating corrective or disciplinary action).

None
Extensive (5+ years)
Moderate (3-5 years)
Limited (1-3 years)

07

If you indicated experience in the previous question, please include DETAILS of those supervisory experiences including employer(s) who provided experience, time spent in supervisory positions, and the number of staff you directly supervised.
08

Rate your years of professional experience working as part of a natural resource program (e.g. developing and managing projects, budgets, developing work plans and priorities, working with partners)?

No experience
Extensive (5+ years)
Moderate (3-5 years)
Limited (1-3 years)

09

If you indicated experience in the previous question, please include DETAILS of those program management experiences including employer(s) who provided experience, time spent in supervisory positions, and the number of staff you directly supervised.
10

Rate your years of experience with habitat management procedures and practices (e.g. developing and reviewing Environmental Assessments and Environmental Impact Statements, analyzing impacts, range restoration techniques, writing or implementing natural resource management plans, developing and implementing habitat projects)?

Extensive (5+ years)
Moderate (3-5 years)
Limited (1-3 years)
None

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If you indicated experience in the previous question, please include DETAILS of the procedures and practices you have experience with, including the employer who provided the experience.
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Applicants must meet the following requirements:
1) Valid license to operate a motor vehicle in the State of Utah.
2) Some in-state travel. This travel includes overnight travel which may last multiple nights in duration.
3) Occasional weekend and holiday work. In addition, hours may vary to accommodate specific job assignments or emergency situations.
4) Work in the field as needed in all weather conditions.
Can you meet ALL of these job requirements?

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