Local recruitment: Assistant Aquatics Program Manager

• Salary: $24.48 – $38.80 Hourly
• Location: Multiple Locations, UT
• Job Type: Full Time
• Job Number: 43414
• Agency: 560 Department of Natural Resources
• Unit: 5417 DNR NERO SPORT FISH MGMT
• Opening Date: 11/19/2024
• Closing Date: 12/1/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
• FLSA: Exempt
• Recruiter: Christa Rowland, 801-538-4826
• # of Openings: 1
• Location: 318 North Vernal Avenue Vernal, Utah
• 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:  Assistant Aquatics Program Manager
*This position may be filled as a career mobility
Location:  Vernal, Dutch John, Flaming Gorge

Job Description:
The Utah Division of Wildlife (DWR) Northeastern Region seeks an Assistant Aquatics Program Manager.  This Assistant Manager will coordinate Lake Trout and Kokanee Salmon management on Flaming Gorge Reservoir in partnership with Wyoming Game and Fish and lead the management of the Green River tailwater trout fishery.  In addition, this position will assist with management of several smaller lentic fisheries on the North Slope of the Uinta Mountains.  This position will supervise and mentor entry level fisheries biologists.  The duty station for this position is flexible and can be located in Vernal, Utah or in the town of Dutch John, Utah.  If you choose to work from the Dutch John area, DWR does have an option for housing close to the office.  If you are looking for an exciting, diverse and rewarding fisheries management leadership position, don’t miss out on applying for this job!  

Principal Duties:

• Coordinate and lead fish population and angler surveys on two high-profile Blue-Ribbon fisheries in the northeastern region (Flaming Gorge Reservoir and Green River).
• Analyze fish population and angler data to assess fishery management needs, develop management objectives, identify research needs, and prescribe regulation changes.   
• Represent UDWR during interagency coordination and planning meetings with Wyoming Game and Fish regarding the management of the Flaming Gorge fishery.
• Supervise and mentor wildlife biologist II positions on the regional aquatic sportfish team.
• Direct field surveys on several lentic fisheries as well as provide guidance and recommendations for management and regulation of these waters.  
• Prepare written reports to effectively communicate biological information with administrators, biologists, and members of the public.  
• Plan and develop funding proposals for a wide variety of projects around Flaming Gorge and other regional areas.
• Work with regional supervisors, program coordinators, state and federal partners, and other stakeholders to coordinate management activities.
• Assist with other sportfish and native fish program tasks throughout the region (stream surveys, restoration treatments, native fish & amphibian surveys). 

Ideal Candidate:

• Master’s degree or enrolled in a Master’s degree program in fisheries biology, natural resources, or closely related field.
• Professional experience with standard fisheries sampling techniques used to survey North American freshwater fish.
• Professional experience and proficiency in analyzing and interpreting fisheries data.
• Supervisory and mentorship experience and the ability to work cooperatively with others.  
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and speech in agency and public settings.

Why You Should Join Our Team:
The Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) cares about its employees.  The northeastern region aquatics sportfish team strives to provide rewarding and diverse career opportunities. We strive to provide a friendly and professional work environment that provides a rewarding career in fisheries management.  When you join our team, you become a member of the DWR family. In addition, you will receive great benefits and generous paid time off so you can spend more time with your family and have a positive work-life balance.  The northeastern region offers some of the most unique and diverse recreational opportunities in the state of Utah.  We have it all, from world class fishing to unique hiking and abundant camping opportunities.  We work in the places that others recreate!  

The Agency:
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Qualifications

Minimum Qualications:

• Bachelor’s degree in fisheries biology, natural resources or closely related field.
• Experience with standard fisheries sampling techniques used to survey North American freshwaters.  Techniques include gillnetting, trammel netting, electrofishing, trawls and hydroacoustic surveys.
• Experience supervising either seasonal or full-time employees.
• Knowledge of project planning, writing funding proposals, and project implementation.
• Knowledge and proficiency in analyzing and interoperating biological/fisheries data.
• Proficiency with computers and technology.  Must have experience using word processors, spreadsheets and presentation software (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work as part of a team and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to operate watercraft on both reservoirs and rivers in day and nighttime conditions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• More than two years professional work experience practicing in freshwater fisheries management.
• Experience managing budgets.
• Project management experience.
• Professional experience preparing conducting data analysis and preparing reports in fisheries management.
• Master’s Degree or enrolled in a Master’s degree program in fisheries biology, natural resources or closely related field.  
• Familiarity with statistical analysis programs such as Program R or SAS.

Supplemental Information

• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions (heat, wind, snow, ice, rain etc).
• Ability to work evenings, some weekends and holidays as needed during the field season. 
• Work overtime (occasionally) during busy times of the field season.
• Work on overnight trips (occasionally).
• Lift up to 75 pounds as needed. 
• Drive 4-wheel drive vehicles and OHV.
• Operate motorboats as well as rafts/drift boats.
• Walk over rough terrain in high elevation areas and on wet or rocky surfaces.
• Utah Driver’s License.
• Certified noncommercial pesticide applicators license to be obtained upon employment.
• Housing option available in Dutch, John Utah.  
• Housing may be subject to some costs to the tenant (utilities or a portion of rent).   
• Two potential duty stations as well, the job could be done from Daggett County in the Dutch John office or Uintah Country from the Vernal Office. 

Agency: State of Utah

Address: 4315 S. 2700 W., Suite 2100 Taylorsville, Utah, 84129

Website: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/utah