Job Title: Central Utah Project Assistant Manager (Wildlife Biologist I)Job Description:Are you an ambitious self-starter who enjoys working outdoors? Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to work with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR.)  If you have a passion for working in the outdoors,particularly wetland and riparian ecosystems,this may be the job for you!  Duties will include supervising and training seasonal employees,noxious weed control,boundary sign and fence maintenance,operating four-wheel drive trucks,all-terrain vehicles,towing trailers,designing and implementing wildlife habitat improvement projects,administering public education and recreation opportunities.  Knowledge of farming and ranching practices and familiarity with conservation-based biology would be helpful in this position.Principal Duties:As the wildlife biologist I,you will:

　　train and supervise seasonal employeesplan,develop and maintain wildlife habitat restore wetland and riparian ecosystemsmaintain project facilities and equipmentoperate and maintain project equipmentassist wildlife biologists in monitoring and surveying wildlife populationsadminister wildlife-related public education and recreation activitiesThe Ideal Candidate:The ideal candidate will have:

　　familiarity with and a passion for working outdoors,particularly in wetland and riparian ecosystems an ability to work well with othersgood communication and organizational skillsinterest in learning more about wildlife and habitat managementa familiarity with common farming and ranching techniques,including noxious weed control plant identification skills basic mechanical skills experience operating 4-wheel drive vehicles,all-terrain vehicles,towing and backing trailers across unpaved surfacesPreference will be given to candidates with a bachelor s degree in a natural resources field or 4 years demonstrated successful experience working full-time in a wildlife-related natural resources position.**Why you should join our team:You should join our team if you enjoy the outdoors,and seek meaningful employment securing a better future for the wildlife and people of Utah. You will work with a team of dedicated employees passionate about Utah's Wildlife.  In addition,the generous paid time off and great health benefits help ensure that you can spend quality time with your loved ones.Below is a summary of the benefits offered to state employees:Health Insurance - Public Employee Health Program (PEHP):

　　3 medical plan options. Choose a Traditional or High Deductible Health Plan. There is an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those who have other medical insurance coverage.5 dental plan options,with an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those that have other dental insurance coverage.4 vision plan options under EyeMed or OptiCareRetirement - Utah Retirement Systems (URS):

　　Employees who have any service credit with an employer covered by the Utah Retirement Systems before 7/1/2011 are in the Tier I Public Employees System.Employees hired on or after 7/1/2011 and who have never been in the URS retirement system have two options for retirement in the Tier II System.Tier 2 Hybrid Retirement System. Employer contributes an amount equal to 10% of your salary between both plans(pension and 401(k))Tier 2 Defined Contribution Plan. Employer contributes an amount equal to 10% of your salary to a 401(k) plan only.   Employer contributions to your 401(k) are vested after four years.Paid Time Off:

　　Annual leave and sick leave are accrued at 4 hours per pay period each (4 hours annual,4 hours sick).Annual leave amounts increase with years of service.We have 12 paid holi ays.