Salary: $23.10 – $26.90 Hourly
Location: Multiple Locations, UT
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 42346
Agency: 560 Department of Natural Resources
Unit: 5301 DNR NRO REGIONAL ADMINISTR
Opening Date: 08/19/2024
Closing Date: 9/2/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Exempt
Recruiter: Karen Weir
# of Openings: 2
Location: Farmington Bay Waterfowl Management Area (WMA) and Timpie Springs WMA 1157 Waterfowl Way, Farmington Utah 84025 and Salt Creek and Public Shooting Grounds Wildlife/Waterfowl Management Areas (WMA) 8475 N 11600 W Tremonton, UT 84337
Schedule Code: B – Competitive Career Service – Employment in this position requires a probationary period.
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: Assistant Wetland Manager (Wildlife Biologist I) 2 Positions:
- Farmington Bay Waterfowl Management Area (WMA) and Timpie Springs WMA
- Salt Creek and Public Shooting Grounds Waterfowl Management Areas (WMA)
Job Description:
The Wetland Program within the Division of Wildlife Resources manages some of Utah’s most amazing resources in and around the Great Salt Lake. Utah’s wetlands provide a challenging work environment with staff who are motivated by their love of the resource. The wetland staff working for the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources values teamwork, and we are looking for another strong member of the team.
Job Duties:
The Assistant Wetland Manager will be responsible for the following:
- Administrative: Understand budgeting; possess organizational skills, record keeping, and reporting. Have the ability to fill out reports and paperwork completely.
- Communications: Have verbal and written communication skills, and computer knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and ArcGIS programs.
- Supervisory: Have the ability to supervise personnel, volunteers, Waterfowl Maintenance Crew, and others.
- Knowledge of practices, theories and principles in personnel and human resource management.
- Understand basic hydrology and wetland plant ecology. Have a basic understanding of irrigation system dynamics and design. Have a basic knowledge of agriculture equipment and small-motorized equipment (ATVs, boats, airboats, power tools, etc.) operation and maintenance. Be comfortable using herbicides to control invasive weed species and how to use the equipment.
- Research and Studies: Have an understanding of the principles, theories, design, and practices of conducting research and studies. Be competent with spreadsheets, data management basic analysis, and reporting. Stay current on research literature and field applications in wetland management practices.
- Public relations and representation: Should have good communication and organizational skills for PowerPoint presentation development and making presentations. Be competent in public speaking and working with diverse user groups and age groups. Have good verbal and oral communication skills.
- Biological knowledge skills and abilities: Have an understanding of the basic concepts and principles of wetland management practices. Have a working knowledge of common invasive wetland weed species and control techniques. Be able to identify common bird species using Utah’s wetlands
The Ideal Candidate:
- A Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Wildlife Science or a closely related field and/or 5 years of habitat restoration/ habitat maintenance
- An understanding of how waterfowl hunting plays an important role in conservation.
- Experience working in and around heavy equipment.
- Waterfowl identification skills.
- Wetland plant identification.
- Public relations skills.
- Two years or more experience dealing with invasive plant species
Preference will be given to candidates with a bachelor’s degree in a natural resources field or 5 years of demonstrated successful experience working full-time in a wildlife-related natural resources position.
Why you should join our team:
The Division of Wildlife Resources’ Wetland Program is responsible for managing some of the most remarkable resources in and around Utah’s Great Salt Lake. Utah’s wetlands pose a challenging work environment, but the staff is highly motivated by their love and respect for these resources. The wetland staff values teamwork and received the director’s award for the exceptional team in 2019.
When you work for the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, you’re helping improve the quality of life for everyone who calls Utah home. Utah’s abundant wildlife populations are a direct result of active, hands-on work by our employees and partners. Division employees gives the citizens of Utah, and visitors to the state, something to smile about and stories they can’t wait to share with their friends and family.
The State of Utah offers a total compensation package that consists of much more than your paycheck. When you include pay, benefits, leave, retirement, flexible schedules, training
Below is a summary of the benefits offered to state employees:
Health Insurance – Public Employee Health Program (PEHP):
- 3 medical plan options. Choose a Traditional or High Deductible Health Plan.
- There is an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those who have other medical insurance coverage.
- 5 dental plan options, with an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those that have other dental insurance coverage.
- 4 vision plan options under EyeMed or OptiCare
Retirement – Utah Retirement Systems (URS):
- Employees who have any service credit with an employer covered by the Utah Retirement Systems before 7/1/2011 are in the Tier I Public Employees System.
- Employees hired on or after 7/1/2011 and who have never been in the URS retirement system have two options for retirement in the Tier II System.
- Tier 2 Hybrid Retirement System. Employer contributes an amount equal to 10% of your salary between both plans (pension and 401(k))
- Tier 2 Defined Contribution Plan. Employer contributes an amount equal to 10% of your salary to a 401(k) plan only.
- Employer contributions to your 401(k) are vested after four years.
Paid Time Off:
- Annual leave and sick leave are accrued at 4 hours per pay period each (4 hours annual, 4 hours sick).
- Annual leave amounts increase with years of service.
- We have 12 paid holidays.
Agency:
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Qualifications
Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Knowledge of Great Salt Lake wetland plants
- Knowledge of Great Salt Lake avian species
- Knowledge of phragmites and other wetland invasive species management
- GIS skills
- Collecting biological data
- Ability to work in and around a strong team, take direction from senior employees, and provide direction to seasonal staff.
- Knowledge of equipment maintenance; ability to safely secure and haul heavy equipment; ability to back up trailers
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively; ability to work with the general public
- Willing to learn budgeting, facilities maintenance, and state purchasing procedures
Preference will be given to persons with a:
- Bachelor’s degree in a Natural Resource, Zoology, or wildlife-related field.
- Preference will also be given to persons with 5 or more years of experience in habitat restoration/ habitat maintenance.
Supplemental Information
Working Conditions:
- Risks that require the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment, e.g., working in outdoors in extreme weather and remote locations. Working in wetlands in which numerous hazards exist.
- Working from airboats and other specialized wetland equipment to complete various tasks associated with wetland management (i.e., goose banding, duck banding, data collection, herbicide applications, rotenone treatments).
- 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 pounds) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods.
- Working outdoors in extreme weather and remote locations. Working in motorized agricultural and wetland specialty equipment. Working with pesticides.
- Incumbent will spend 30% of the time in the office and 70% of the time in the field.
- Typical office work.
Typical work schedule:
- Monday – Thursday 7:00 am – 5:30 pm with some Fridays, weekends, and holidays
Requirements:
- Pesticide applicators license, with a 5a Aquatic surface water certification at the time of hire or within a predetermined time frame.
- Some travel including overnight stays lasting up to 4 nights in duration.
- Valid Driver’s License.
Agency: State of Utah
Address: 4315 S. 2700 W., Suite 2100, Taylorsville, Utah, 84129
