Opening date: Jan. 22, 2024
Closing date: When filled
Salary: $14.92 per hour
Location: Hardware Wildlife Management Area
Time frame: March/April – August 2024

Housing: Not available

The successful applicants for these positions will work on the maintenance and improvement of the facilities and property of Hardware WMA.

Job duties

Successful applicants will:

• Irrigate grass hay meadows, cut grass hay, rake grass hay, bale grass hay, haul grass hay and stack hay in the hay shed
• Operate and maintain farm equipment
• Aid in monitoring public use and camping on the WMA
• Remove old fencing and replace it with new fencing
• Finish construction of a round pen in the WMA barnyard
• Spray for noxious weeds
• Upgrade/replace WMA signage
• Maintain WMA grounds and facilities as directed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job requirements and skills

• Working toward a degree in natural resources (e.g., biology, zoology or wildlife management), agriculture, a related field or directly related work experience
• Experience with flood irrigation practices is preferred
• Risks that require the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment, e.g., working around operating machines, working with livestock and/or hazardous chemicals, etc.
• Identify various wildlife, domestic animals and/or plant species, seeds or grain
• Maintain and/or repair tools and equipment
• Perform a variety of general maintenance activities
• Follow written and/or oral instructions, applicable laws, rules, regulations, and/or policies and procedures

Preference will be given to an applicant seeking a BS degree and/or with experience in flood irrigation.

Other

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. Incumbents must be able to work in extreme and adverse weather conditions (heat, wind, snow, ice, rain, etc.), work on farm equipment and perform mechanical maintenance, work in cold water, on slippery surfaces and in cramped areas.

Applications

Applicants interested in working at Hardware WMA should send a cover letter detailing their qualifications along with a copy of their resume to Brad Hunt, WMA Manager, at bradhunt@utah.gov.

DWR contact person(s) information

Brad Hunt
Hardware WMA Manager
bradhunt@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.