Opening date: March 30, 2023
Closing date: When filled
Salary: $14.55
Location: DWR Central Region Office, 1115 N. Main Street, Springville, UT 84663
Time frame: Approximately May 1 through Sept. 30, 2023

Housing: Not provided

The Utah Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife Resources, has a seasonal position (no benefits) available at the Springville Fish Hatchery in Springville, Utah. This appointment will last from approximately May 1 to Sept. 30, 2023. Housing is not provided.

Job duties
The incumbent in this position will help propagate a variety of sportfish species and maintain hatchery facility and equipment at the Springville Fish Hatchery. The incumbent is responsible for fish propagation, which includes feeding fish and cleaning raceways, ponds and other water management structures. The incumbent will also assist in spawning, egg picking, receiving and egg disinfection operations; as well as learning and assisting with necropsies of various sportfish groups, and will gather daily, weekly and monthly biological data. Additional duties include maintenance of buildings, grounds and trails; groundskeeping work; and performing other duties as assigned.

Job requirements and skills
The successful applicant will have education in biology or a background in a closely related field. 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. Use wildlife-specific computer automation programs and perform repair and maintenance of tools and equipment.

Preference will be given to an individual seeking BS degree or has a BS degree.

Other
Incumbent must be able to work in extreme and adverse weather conditions (heat, wind, snow, ice, rain, etc.) work long hours in hip or chest waders, work in cold water, on slippery surfaces and in cramped areas and lift a minimum of 50 lbs. Some travel is required.

Applications
Interested applicants may apply by submitting a seasonal employment application form to:

Tyson Barrow (Hatchery Supervisor)
435-819-0017
tysonbarrow@utah.gov

DNR complies with the ADA. Hearing-impaired employees who wish further information regarding this announcement may call the DNR TTY number at 801-538-7458. Disabled employees who desire reasonable accommodation in the interview process should contact the DNR Human Resources Office at 385-315-2834.

People and culture expectation

The successful applicant(s) will be expected to uphold the Division’s values of integrity, professionalism, accountability, teamwork and cooperation. The behaviors they embrace should set an example of professional and personal respect. Seasonal employees are expected to actively promote a workplace free of discrimination and harassment, as well as make good faith efforts to understand people as unique individuals with diverse life experiences, challenges and opportunities.