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Location : Iron County, UT
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 39369
Agency: 560 Department of Natural Resources
Unit: 5617 DNR SRO SPORT FISH MGMT
Opening Date: 11/21/2023
Closing Date: 12/3/2023 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Exempt
Recruiter: Karen Weir
# of Openings: 1
Location: DWR Southern Region Office 1470 N Airport Road, Cedar City, UT 84721
Schedule Code: TL - Time Limited - 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
**This is a TL (time-limited) position which may become permanent**
Job Description
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Southern 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 Southern Region aquatics team to monitor, manage, and improve southern Utah's native and sport fish populations.
Principal Duties
As the Regional Aquatics Biologist you will:
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate has:
Why You Should Join Our Team
Southern Utah is one of the most diverse and unique environments in the United States. The Regional Aquatics Biologist works with a wide variety of fish species (trout to bass), in a range of landscapes (mountains 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. In addition, the State offers a great benefits package.
The Division
Click for more information about the Division of Wildlife Resources.
Typical Qualifications
Knowledge Skills and Abilities -
Requirements -
Supplemental Information
Working Conditions:
Work may be performed in extreme and adverse weather conditions (heat, wind, snow, ice, rain, etc.) Risks which 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, OHV's, and operate motor boats.
Work Schedule:
This is a full-time position 40 hours a week (Monday - Friday, 8 ;00am - 5:00pm). Occasionally requires irregular hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays as needed during 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 license. Certified non-commercial pesticide applicators license to be obtained upon employment. Must reside in or relocate to Iron or Washington counties.
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
FMLA General Notice:
(right click + open link in new tab)
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01
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.
02
Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?
03
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.
04
What was the field of study of your academic education 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".
06
How many years of full-time work experience in a wildlife-related natural resources field or other applicable field that is beneficial for the position?
07
Excluding academic experience, how many years of work experience have you had analyzing, summarizing, and/or reviewing fisheries data, reporting findings, interpreting results, and/or making recommendations?
1 year is equal to 12 months of work experience even if that year requires multiple calendar years of work to accumulate.
08
If you answered "No experience" to the question above type N/A in the space provided.
If you selected experience on the previous question, please give DETAILS of that experience in the space below.
1) Employer
2) Dates of employment, and
3) A brief description of related duties.
09
Rate your overall computer skills using Microsoft Word.
10
From the options below, please rate your experience using Microsoft Excel.
11
Rate your overall computer skills using the statistical package R.
12
Please indicate how you heard about this specific job posting.
Required Question
Location : Iron County, UT
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 39369
Agency: 560 Department of Natural Resources
Unit: 5617 DNR SRO SPORT FISH MGMT
Opening Date: 11/21/2023
Closing Date: 12/3/2023 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Exempt
Recruiter: Karen Weir
# of Openings: 1
Location: DWR Southern Region Office 1470 N Airport Road, Cedar City, UT 84721
Schedule Code: TL - Time Limited - 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
**This is a TL (time-limited) position which may become permanent**
Job Description
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Southern 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 Southern Region aquatics team to monitor, manage, and improve southern Utah's native and sport fish populations.
Principal Duties
As the Regional Aquatics Biologist you will:
- Conduct field surveys to monitor fish populations and aquatic invasive species in Southern Utah.
- Analyze biological data, interpret results, write reports summarizing findings, and develop management recommendations. Effectively communicate biological information with other biologists and members of the public.
- Supervise and train seasonal technicians.
- Work cooperatively with biologists from other agencies and conservation organizations.
- Participate in fish removal and introduction projects.
- Participate in fish habitat improvement.
- Oversee the implementation of the regional aquatic invasive species early detection program.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate has:
- Bachelor of Science degree in fish biology, aquatics sciences, or related field of study.
- Work experience with fish and aquatic invasive species found in Utah, standard monitoring techniques, and management practices.
- Good communication skills and ability to articulate fisheries management concepts to the public.
- The ability to work independently, as well as a member of a team, and to supervise and mentor assistants.
Why You Should Join Our Team
Southern Utah is one of the most diverse and unique environments in the United States. The Regional Aquatics Biologist works with a wide variety of fish species (trout to bass), in a range of landscapes (mountains 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. In addition, the State offers a great benefits package.
The Division
Click for more information about the Division of Wildlife Resources.
Typical Qualifications
Knowledge Skills and Abilities -
Requirements -
- Bachelor's degree in fisheries or related field, or directly related work experience equivalent
- Good writing skills
- Basic understanding of fisheries management techniques
- Ability to analyze and interpret freshwater fisheries data
- Driver's license
- Effective communication skills
- Master's degree in fisheries or related field
- Experience operating and maintaining boats and off-highway vehicles
- Experience with statistical programs like R or SAS
Supplemental Information
Working Conditions:
Work may be performed in extreme and adverse weather conditions (heat, wind, snow, ice, rain, etc.) Risks which 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, OHV's, and operate motor boats.
Work Schedule:
This is a full-time position 40 hours a week (Monday - Friday, 8 ;00am - 5:00pm). Occasionally requires irregular hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays as needed during 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 license. Certified non-commercial pesticide applicators license to be obtained upon employment. Must reside in or relocate to Iron or Washington counties.
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
FMLA General Notice:
(right click + open link in new tab)
(clic derecho + abrir en una pestaña nueva?)
01
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.
02
Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?
- Yes
- No
03
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?
- Wildlife ecology and management
- Rangeland ecology and management
- Fish Biology and/or Aquatic Sciences
- Conservation and restoration ecology
- Public Administration or Public Policy
- 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".
06
How many years of full-time work experience in a wildlife-related natural resources field or other applicable field that is beneficial for the position?
- Less than 3 years
- 3 - 6 years
- 7 - 10 years
- 11 - 15 years
- 15 or more years
07
Excluding academic experience, how many years of work experience have you had analyzing, summarizing, and/or reviewing fisheries data, reporting findings, interpreting results, and/or making recommendations?
1 year is equal to 12 months of work experience even if that year requires multiple calendar years of work to accumulate.
- No experience
- Up to 2 years experience
- 3 - 4 year experience
- 5 - 6 years experience
- 7 - 9 years experience
- 10 or more years experience
08
If you answered "No experience" to the question above type N/A in the space provided.
If you selected experience on the previous question, please give DETAILS of that experience in the space below.
1) Employer
2) Dates of employment, and
3) A brief description of related duties.
09
Rate your overall computer skills using Microsoft Word.
- No experience
- Limited experience
- Moderate experience
- Advanced experience
- Expert experience
10
From the options below, please rate your experience using Microsoft Excel.
- No experience
- Limited experience
- Moderate experienceand support.
- Advanced experience
- Expert experience
11
Rate your overall computer skills using the statistical package R.
- No experience
- Limited experienceeffective.
- Intermediate experienceand support.
- Advanced experience
- Expert experience
12
Please indicate how you heard about this specific job posting.
- State of Utah job site (www.governmentjobs.com/careers/utah)
- Referred by a Friend or Family
- Indeed
- Other External Job Board or Site
- Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
- DWS job website (www.jobs.utah.gov)
- Advertisement (Digital Ad, Billboard, Print, etc)
- Professional Network (Association, Membership, Work Colleague)
- University Network (Handshake, School Job Board, Career Center, etc)
- Contacted by a Recruiter
- Career or Job Fair
- Internship
- Interviewed for different position
- Internal communications (Agency/Division, etc)
- Other (not listed above)
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