Waterfowl Area Manager

WATERFOWL AREA MANAGER (WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST III)

FT / PT Status – Full-Time
Salary – $27.72 - $32.35 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site

Recruiter – Karen Weir | kweir@utah.gov | 8015387425
Application Deadline – 7/26/2026 (At 11:59 PM)

Job Description
Are you a natural resource professional who likes to be part of a team whose core values are integrity, professionalism, accountability, teamwork, and cooperation? If you are goal oriented, have a passion for wildlife, and know how to help others succeed, then a Wildlife Biologist III position with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is the job for you!

As a Waterfowl Biologist, you will be the manager of Ogden Bay, Howard Slough, and Harold Crane Waterfowl Management Areas. You will be responsible for managing program budgets, implementing large-scale habitat projects, supervising waterfowl management personnel, and completing other necessary administrative and field needs of areas. You will also be part of a team of motivated waterfowl management professionals responsible for managing wetlands and wildlife in the Great Salt Lake ecosystem. You will be involved in many projects across northern Utah that benefit waterfowl and other migratory bird species. Are you a natural resource professional who likes to be part of a team whose core values are integrity, professionalism, accountability, teamwork, and cooperation? If you are goal oriented, have a passion for wildlife, and know how to help others succeed, then a Wildlife Biologist III position with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is the job for you!

Key Responsibilities

Key responsibilities and day to day responsibilities of this position:

• Manage Ogden Bay, Howard Slough, and Harold Crane Waterfowl Management Areas
• Initiate, coordinate, and evaluate projects, including planning and conducting biological surveys and research on various wildlife species and habitats to determine population trends, production, mortality, and other factors
  
• Work on wetland restoration projects on State, Federal and private lands in the region
• Partner with federal agencies, state agencies, nonprofit organizations, sportsmen groups, livestock operators, and private landowners on projects to benefit waterfowl
• Supervise staff, make hiring recommendations, delegate assignments, train new employees, monitor and evaluate performance, and initiate corrective or disciplinary actions when necessary
• Represent the agency at various meetings and present information
• Manage area budgets, monitor purchases, and write and oversee contracts

Qualifications

Minimum or "day-one" qualifications:

• Applicants must have at least a bachelor’s degree in wildlife/range management/botany/biology or a closely related field (preferred)
  OR
  • Directly related work experience equivalent
• Preference will be given to applicants with an M.S. degree in wildlife/range/waterfowl ecology or a related field
• At least two years of full-time professional employment in habitat restoration or wildlife management

Preferred or trainable/on-the-job qualifications:

• The ability to write, review, and edit comment letters, letters of support, project proposals, and Habitat Management Plans
• Understanding of the principles, theories and practices of wildlife ecology, behavior, and waterfowl habitat requirements
• Understanding of botany and range management, and knowledge in habitat restoration techniques
• Knowledge about planning and implementing habitat restoration projects and reviewing and commenting on management activities
• Experience working with various partners and organizations
• Experience supervising seasonal and/or full time employees

About the Role

Location –
OGDEN BAY WATERFOWL MANAGEMENT AREA
4786 S 7500 W
HOOPER, UTAH, 84315
UNITED STATES
Background Check Required – No
Drug Test Required – No
Schedule Code – AX - Employees in supervisory positions
Work Schedule - Monday - Friday, 40 hours a week
Work environment, working conditions, physical requirements -
Risks which require the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment, e.g., working around operating machines, working with contagious diseases or hazardous chemicals, etc. Work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time. There will occasionally be 10 hour days in remote areas. Some travel and overnight stays required. The ability to hike five miles, work extended hours in adverse weather conditions, including heat and cold, may be required.
Licenses - Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.

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
The Waterfowl Biologist position is one of the most fulfilling positions in the agency. This position works to enhance and protect waterfowl and wetland habitat in the Great Salt Lake wetlands. It’s an opportunity to partner with dozens of groups and agencies and make a difference for waterfowl in the state.
Utah Department of Natural Resources
Division of Wildlife Resources

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.