District/Upland Biologist

WILDLIFE DISTRICT/UPLAND BIOLOGIST II

FT / PT Status – Full-Time
Salary – $22.51 - $28.56 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office – Fully Remote
Location: Beaver or Millard County areas
Recruiter – Karen Weir | [email protected] | 8015387425
Application Deadline – 4/22/2026

Key Responsibilities

• Collect and review biological data and get to know the wildlife resources in your district
• Make innovative hunt recommendations that allow for increased hunter opportunity
• Write and review Species Management Plans that allow for species sustainability
• Work with a team of other DWR Employees to implement the priorities of the Wildlife Section
• Implement the core values of the DWR
• Assist private landowners, conservation groups, and state and federal government agencies with wildlife challenges and opportunities
• Manage Pahvant Upland and Clear Lake Wildlife Management Areas, working closely with other regional staff to develop healthy wildlife habitats
• Supervise a seasonal technician to assist on daily work developing healthy wildlife habitat

Qualifications

Minimum or "day-one" qualifications:

• BS Degree or higher in Wildlife Science or closely related field or directly related work experience equivalent
• Knowledge of principles, theories and practices of wildlife sciences, wildlife ecology and habitat requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form with other DWR employees, private landowners, conservation groups and other government agencies
• Ability to work independently and with UDWR employees, other government employees, the public and to deal with difficult people on occasion.
• Previous experience with terrestrial wildlife management and a demonstrated knowledge of Utah's wildlife conservation programs
• Knowledge in development of upland or wetland habitats and species needs

Preferred or trainable/on-the-job qualifications: 

• Ability to develop and write management plans
• Experience in public speaking
• Experience with chemical immobilization and other trapping and immobilizing techniques
• Safe firearm use
• Ability to safely pull trailers and operate ATVs/UTVs/snowmobiles/airboat/farm equipment
• Current employment with UDWR

About the Role

Location –
1470 N Airport Rd
Cedar City, Utah, 84720
United States
Beaver or Millard County areas
Background Check Required – No
Drug Test Required – No
Schedule Code – AX - Employees in supervisory positions

Why You Should Join Our Team
In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here. Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization. 
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals. 
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

The Agency
Working for the DWR as a Wildlife Biologist will provide rewarding work experiences with wildlife and will build lasting relationships with a variety of constituents as you act as trustee and guardian of the State's protected wildlife. You will enjoy a flexible schedule, great benefits, and maintain the high level of integrity, professionalism, accountability, teamwork, and cooperation of the DWR.
http://wildlife.utah.gov/
http://naturalresources.utah.gov/

Work environment, working conditions, physical requirements:

Moderate physical requirement. Field work requires some physical exertion such as walking over rough terrain, snow covered or rocky surfaces, and lifting of heavy items. Field work also requires the ability to hike long distances in isolated and rough country. Habitat development work requires long days outside in adverse weather conditions. Working some nights, weekends and holidays as necessary or in emergency situations. Occasional risks that are found in potentially dangerous or unusual environmental situations (e.g., depredation, wildlife management projects, check stations, working with heavy farm equipment or driving airboats). Overnight travel within Utah is sometimes required to attend meetings, conferences, support wildlife management projects, etc.

Work Schedule: 80 hours every 2 weeks

Certifications/Licenses:

• Wildlife immobilization and drug techniques
• Firearms training
• First Aid/CPR
• Utah driver's license
• Hunter Education 

Miscellaneous:

• Employee must live within immediate response time to their district
• Travel, callout, weekends, holidays

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, please contact (801) 957-9390.