DIVISION OF FORESTRY, FIRE, AND STATE LANDS

NUMBER    01                                                                              
OPENING DATE:     01-02-2008
CLOSING DATE:     Until Filled

ANNOUNCES
The Position of
RADIO DISPATCHER
(COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST)
Salary Range: $11.98 - $18.00 (Step Range 32 - 47)

The Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands has one position available located in Salt Lake City, Utah from approximately May 1, 2008, through October 31, 2008 (no benefits). 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:   Receives fire reports and determines location, land status, and current fire information; dispatches resources based on decisions made by supervisor to meet tactical requirements for aircraft, equipment, personnel and supplies; completes resource orders, maintains fire resource tracking systems, inputs and retrieves fire weather data; operates fire radio system, telecommunications, and computers to process and collate fire information from the field; completes daily, weekly and monthly records, reports, and summarizes as assigned.  During off-fire occurrence periods, may be assigned special projects as needed.  May be assigned the responsibility of monitoring the operation of the dispatch office for short periods of time.  Supervised by Center Manager.

 JOB REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS: High school diploma or equivalent required.  Two years of related experience as a wildland firefighter or emergency dispatcher is preferred or study at an accredited forestry school may be submitted for related experience on a year-for-year basis.

Incumbent is required to exceed a 40-hour workweek when emergency situation warrants and/or be available for on-call status.  Compensation will be made for on-call time at one hour for every twelve hours on-call.  May be eligible for overtime pay on fires.

Interested applicants must submit an application directly to:

Blaine Hamp
Bear River Area, Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands
780 North Research Parkway Suite 104
North Logan, Utah  84341

 If you have questions, please call Blaine Hamp at 435-752-8701. 

Seasonal job applications are available at www.nr.utah.gov. PCN R229.  

DIVISION OF FORESTRY, FIRE AND STATE LANDS

NUMBER :  18                                                                                              
OPENING DATE:  1-18-2008
CLOSING DATE: UNTIL FILLED

 ANNOUNCES
The position of
FIRE TECHNICIAN I
District Fire Warden Assistant
Duchesne County
Salary Range:  $11.35 - $17.04 (Step 30-45)

The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands will be filling one
district fire warden assistant position, no benefits.  This is a seasonal position.  This job is located in Duchesne County.  Successful candidate will be required to live within the County and be available for calls within 30 minutes.   Job is available approximately May 1, 2008 through November 30, 2008.  Successful candidate’s job offer will be conditional upon passing a background check with references.          

                                                       
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Fighting wildland fires on state, federal and private lands; fire prevention and presuppression activities for Duchesne  County.  May assist with training and equipping of volunteer fire departments and other organizations that respond to fires; assists in development of fire mitigation planning and project work; conducts hazard analysis of wildland subdivisions, residences and proposed developments; administers burning permit after inspections; completes fire reports, work plans, time sheets and vehicle mileage log  records; performs other related duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS:   Must be at least 18 years old and be in very good physical condition. Must be able to complete the aerobic Pack Test consisting of a 3 mile WALK, carrying a 45 pound pack in 45 minutes or less as well as be able to lift and carry 50 pounds. Prior experience is preferred.    Graduation from High School or GED equivalent; possession of a valid driver’s license; experience with chain saw operation preferred but not necessary; ability to drive a standard transmission 4 x 4 vehicle; applicants must be willing to travel extensively and endure primitive camping conditions at times.  Hours and days worked will vary due to fire suppression duties. There may be the need to travel out of the area or out of State on fire assignments.  Candidates will use chainsaws, chipper, and other hand tools to remove and dispose of debris.  Training will include: chainsaw use, chipper use, pruning techniques, and hazard fuel identifications.

 This position will be compensated for on call status at a rate of one paid hour for every twelve hours on call during the fire season when the policy guidelines are met. This position is eligible for overtime and hazard pay on fires.

  Interested applicants must submit their resume or seasonal job application to:

 Dale Jablonski, NE Area Manager
Forestry, Fire and State Lands
152 East 100 North
Vernal, Utah 84078
(435) 781-5463

Seasonal job applications are available at www.ffsl.utah.gov.   PCN R257  

DIVISION OF FORESTRY, FIRE AND STATE LANDS

NUMBER   20                                                                                         
OPENING DATE:     2-5-2008
CLOSING DATE:     Until Filled

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR
RADIO DISPATCHER
(COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST)
Salary Range: $11.98-18.00 (Step Range 32-47)
This is based on qualifications and experience.

The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands has one position available located in Moab Utah.  This is a seasonal position without benefits.  This is a five-month position from approximately May 1, 2008 through October 31, 2008. The beginning date is subjective depending on hiring, needs, and availability.

 EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:   Receives fire reports from the public and determines location, land status/ownership, and information concerning the fire.  Processes the information and dispatches ground resources based on decisions made by the floor supervisor to meet tactical requirements.  Operates fire radio system, telecommunications, computer fire programs, multi-line phones, and must be able to deal with the public in a courteous manner.  Works with field units and other dispatchers in order to support the fire.  Maintains daily, weekly, and monthly records.  Inputs data into databases for weather, fire tracking information, and supply orders.  During off-fire occurrence periods may be assigned special projects as needed.  May be assigned the responsibility of monitoring the operation of the dispatch office for short periods of time or the opening and closing the office.  Supervised by Center Manager.

 JOB REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS: High school diploma or equivalent required.  Two years of related experience as a wildland firefighter or fire emergency dispatcher is preferred or study at an accredited forestry school may be submitted for related experience on a year-for-year basis.

 Incumbent is required to exceed a 40-hour workweek when emergency situation warrants and/or be available for on-call status and will carry an on-call cell phone.  Compensation will be made for on-call time at one hour for every twelve hours on-call.  May be eligible for overtime pay on fires.  Incumbent may be required to work weekends, evenings, and/or shift work.  Job can be stressful at time with long hours. 

 Interested applicants must submit an application to:

Bill Zanotti
Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands
1165 S Hwy 191 Ste 6
Moab, Utah 84532

 If you have any questions, please call Bill Zanotti at 435-259-3766.  Seasonal job applications are also available at www.nr.utah.gov.  

DIVISION OF FORESTRY, FIRE AND STATE LANDS  

NUMBER 21
OPENING DATE:   02-14-08
CLOSING DATE:  Until Filled

 Incumbent is required to exceed a 40-hour workweek when emergency situation warrants and/or be available for on-call status.  Compensation will be made for on-call time at one hour for every twelve hours-on-call.  May be eligible for overtime pay on fires.

 PCN R229

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Under the supervision of the Area Manager or Area Forester provides technical forestry assistance to private forest landowners as part of the Division’s Forest Stewardship, Forest Health and Forest Legacy Programs.  Duties may include, but are not limited to, aerial photo interpretation, ` delineation, establishment of forest inventory plots, stand examination, marking timber sales and sale boundaries, stand data entry, insect and disease surveys, inspection of agro-forestry practices, and monitoring of forest water quality and logging practices; may work closely with other natural resource agencies, private landowners and the general public.

Knowledge: Basic forestry principles; tools, and methods used in measuring tree attributes and gathering forest stand exam data; forest insects and diseases.

Skills: Computer applications, inter-personal skills.

Ability: Identify Utah’s major forest tree species; work effectively with co-workers, landowners, and partners; communicate effectively orally and in writing; operate a 4 x 4 vehicle (standard or automatic transmission) on one-track logging roads in mountainous terrain.  Must have a valid drivers license.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Arduous hiking in hilly to steep, mountainous terrain for extended periods of time. Stand densities and under‑story vegetation will vary.  Work will involve considerable travel with outdoor assignments under varying weather conditions.  Camping may be required on some project assignments.  Employees will be required to provide appropriate field attire such as field pants, boots, jacket, and rain gear.  The work schedule will be 40 hours/week, but actual tours of duty may vary to accommodate project needs (i.e. 4 -10 hour days, or 10 days on and 4 days off).

  ANNOUNCES
The Position of
PARK RANGER AIDE
Salary:  $9.39 per hour  (Step 23)

 EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Assist in the operation of Bear Lake State Park; duties involve: greet park visitors and help them discover the parks resources and how to enjoy them appropriately; staff entrance stations and collect park fees; check-in and assist incoming campers. Duties also include maintenance of buildings, grounds and trails; along with a variety of grounds keeping duties

 JOB REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS: Applicants 18 years of age or older are preferred.  Applicant must have a valid Utah Drivers License at time of employment.  Ability to work outdoors in a recreational environment.   Preference may be given to applicants with cash handling, customer service or equipment operation experience, and education in a natural resource related field.

 Jonathan Hunt
Bear Lake State Park
P.O. Box 184
Garden City, UT 84028

The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Recreation has a seasonal position available at East Canyon State Park in Morgan, Utah.  This position is seasonal, lasting between three months to nine months and does not include benefits.  This position will require working rotating shifts, weekends and holidays.  Housing is not provided with this position.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Assists in the operation of East Canyon State Park; duties involve staffing entrance stations; fee collections; interpretation and customer service. Employee is also involved in the maintenance of facilities and trails, along with a variety of grounds keeping duties. Majority of the work takes place in the outdoors.

QUALIFICATIONS: Must be 16 years of age and have a valid Utah driver’s license at time of employment. 

Elizabeth Kovacs
East Canyon State Park
5535 SO. HWY 66
Morgan, UT 84050-9694

For more information or to obtain a seasonal application, please contact Elizabeth Kovacs by calling (801) 829-6866 or by e-mail at elizabethkovacs@utah.gov

  ANNOUNCES
The position of
WILDLIFE TECHNICIAN I
Salary Range: $10.47 to $16.58

 EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:  Project technicians will assist with various field projects involving native and endangered species of fish on the Green, Colorado, and San Juan rivers. Primary duties include monitoring of native and nonnative fish populations, using fish collection techniques such as seining, electrofishing, and trammel-netting, and various other related tasks. Following field trips, successful applicants will responsible for ensuring the field crew cleans and maintains equipment, and prepares for future trips. Applicants MUST be agreeable to mechanical removal and disposition of nonnative fish species using various approaches. Project technicians will also be responsible for data collection, organization, and input necessary to complete specific projects being conducted by the Moab Field Station.

 QUALIFICATIONS:  Applicants must be willing to work a flexible schedule under harsh and adverse field conditions and travel/camp while conducting fieldwork. Applicants must be willing and capable of performing job that includes physically taxing tasks and working outdoors in hot and/or rainy/cold weather. Field trips range from one day trips to ten day trips in remote locations.  Applicants are required to be over 18 years of age, possess an ability to work well with others, and have a degree in biological sciences, ecology, zoology, wildlife or fisheries management, or a closely related field. Preference may be given to applicants with boating experience (motor / rowed), electrofishing experience, demonstrated ability to work independently and mechanical aptitude. Housing is NOT provided although meals, tent, and dry bags are supplied during fieldwork.  Work is regularly conducted during extreme heat and adverse weather.

Patrick Goddard – Project Leader
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources-Moab Field Station
1165 South Highway 191, Suite 4
Moab, Utah 84532

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:   Monitors permanently marked range trend studies located in various habitats throughout Utah; will primarily monitor changes in plant communities on key big game habitat in Southern Utah using various vegetation monitoring techniques; performs duties in vegetation sampling, range ecology, plant taxonomy, and plant/animal interactions; will receive training on and use GPS, digital and 35 mm cameras, and field computers. 

 JOB REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS:   Work outdoors, often under extreme conditions and/or in inclement weather; moderate physical labor which includes hiking and carrying field equipment up to 30 pounds; ability to pay close attention to details and listen to instructions; tolerant of repetitive work; and ability to work as a team member; basic computer skills and off-road driving/4X4 experience are helpful.     

 Preference will be given to applicants currently pursuing a degree in the natural sciences and with knowledge of vegetation monitoring, plant identification, and taxonomy. 

NUMBER 14
OPENING DATE: 02-11-08
CLOSING DATE: When filled

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:  Incumbent will aid biologists in conducting UDWR’s Emergency Quagga Mussel Education and Implementation Plan. Duties involve outreach and interdiction efforts to identify suspect boats and other water related recreational equipment contaminated with aquatic invasive species (“Aquatic Hitchhikers”), including decontamination of that equipment. Also, the incumbents will aid biologists in biological sampling and laboratory analysis to determine the presence of aquatic invasive species. The incumbents will work alone and with teams of other seasonal Wildlife Technicians at Lake Powell, and will routinely coordinate with Law Enforcement (Conservation & Parks officers) and other biologists within UDWR and other agencies. The incumbent is expected to perform other duties as assigned, including participation in training to maintain professional capabilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Applicants must be willing to work a flexible schedule under harsh and adverse field conditions.  Applicants must be willing and capable of performing jobs that include physically demanding tasks and working outdoors in hot and/or rainy/cold weather.  Applicants are required to be over 18 years of age and possess an ability to work well with others, and be drug free.  Applicant need not possess a Bachelor of Science degree. High School graduates and retired persons are encouraged to assess this position.  Applicants should demonstrate a well-rounded, basic knowledge for wildlife and wildlife-oriented outdoor recreation, particularly hunting, fishing and watchable wildlife issues, including an understanding of contemporary natural resource management issues and methodology, particularly aquatic nuisance species issues. Applicant should be somewhat skilled in writing and effective communication, especially oral communication with the public and the team for which they will cooperate.

 EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:  Incumbent will aid biologists in conducting UDWR’s Emergency Quagga Mussel Education and Implementation Plan. Duties involve outreach and interdiction efforts to identify suspect boats and other water related recreational equipment contaminated with aquatic invasive species (“Aquatic Hitchhikers”), including decontamination of that equipment. The incumbents will aid biologists in biological sampling and laboratory analysis to determine the presence of aquatic invasive species. The incumbents will also do other duties within the division such as creel surveys, New Zealand mud snail sampling, water sampling, and boater surveys. Incumbent will be required to provide their own vehicle but will be reimbursed for mileage. The incumbents will work alone and with teams of other seasonal Wildlife Technicians, and will routinely coordinate with law enforcement (UDWR Conservation Officers and Utah State Park Rangers) and other biologists within UDWR and other agencies. The incumbent is expected to perform other duties as assigned, including participation in training to maintain professional capabilities.

 QUALIFICATIONS:  Applicants must be willing to work a flexible schedule under harsh and adverse field conditions.  Applicants must be willing and capable of performing jobs that include physically demanding tasks and working outdoors in hot and/or rainy/cold weather.  Applicants are required to be over 18 years of age and possess an ability to work well with others, and be drug free.  Applicant need not possess a Bachelor of Science degree. High School graduates and retired persons are encouraged to assess this position.  Applicants should demonstrate a well-rounded, basic knowledge for wildlife and wildlife-oriented outdoor recreation, particularly hunting, fishing and watchable wildlife issues, including an understanding of contemporary natural resource management issues and methodology, particularly aquatic invasive species issues. Applicant should be somewhat skilled in writing and effective communication, especially oral communication with the public and the team for which they will cooperate.

The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife Resources, Utah Natural Heritage Program has a seasonal position available (no benefits) located at varied locations, Utah. This position will begin approximately April 14 and go to August. Government vehicle is provided for work duties.  [THIS IS A PUBLIC RECRUITMENT]

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Utah Natural Heritage Program (Habitat Section UDWR) in cooperation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and The Nature Conservancy will be surveying for new populations and inventorying sensitive plant species.  Project areas are in southern Utah County, southern Uinta Basin and the southern Great Basin.  The primary responsibility is assisting Heritage Program botanists with this effort. Working periods consist of 5 consecutive days in the field with weekends off.  A typical workweek consists of 40 to 50 hours.  Field transportation and a grocery allowance are provided.

JOB REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS:  Basic plant identification skills are required. Botany survey technicians must be able to work well with others and alone.  They must be willing to work long days at remote locations, car camp for weeklong periods and hike in rugged terrain.  Technicians will work with GPS receivers; record survey/inventory results, habitat data, etc. in field notebooks; and other related duties as assigned.

Ben Franklin at (801)-538-4763, BENFRANKLIN@utah.gov
Robert Fitts at (801)-538-4742, ROBERTFITTS@utah.gov

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: The primary focus of the Quagga Mussel Education and Implementation Plan involves outreach and interdiction efforts to identify suspect boats and other water related recreational equipment contaminated with aquatic invasive species (“Aquatic Hitchhikers”), including decontamination of that equipment. Also, the incumbents will aid the biologists to conduct biological sampling to determine the presence of aquatic invasive species. The incumbents will work alone and with teams of other seasonal Wildlife Technicians (4-8 per region) assigned to the project in each region, and will routinely coordination with Law Enforcement (UDWR Conservation Officers & Utah State Parks & Recreation officers) and other biologists within UDWR and other agencies.

Incumbents do not manage budgets.

JOB REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS: Applicant need not possess a Bachelor of Science degree in fisheries science or management, aquatic ecology, wildlife science or management, or related fields, such biology. High School graduates and retired persons are encouraged to assess this position. Applicants should demonstrate an ability and personal drive to remain current and proficient in relevant technologies and trends related to fisheries and wildlife management. Applicants should demonstrate a well-rounded, basic knowledge for wildlife and wildlife-oriented outdoor recreation, particularly hunting, fishing and watchable wildlife issues, including an understanding of contemporary natural resource management issues and methodology, particularly aquatic nuisance species issues. Applicant should be somewhat skilled in writing and effective communication, especially oral communication with the public and the team for which they will cooperate.

If a degree is not held, applicants may be given preference if they demonstrate enrollment in an accredited college or university, pursuing an aforementioned degree. Preference may also be given to applicants with the aforementioned degree and/or professional employment experience in a natural resource management agency. Also, applicants with graduate degrees in the aforementioned disciplines and/or GPAs greater than 3.5 on a 4.0 scale will be given preference.

The incumbent is expected to perform other duties as assigned, including participation in training to maintain professional capabilities.