What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aquatic Invasive Species Technician (Bear Lake) position at Utah Division of Law Enforcement?
Are you looking for a summer job that will keep you outside? Consider working for the Utah Division of Law Enforcement, Aquatic Invasive Species Program!
Position Title: Aquatic Invasive Species Technician I
Agency: Utah Division of Law Enforcement (UDLE)
Salary: $16.50/ hour
Location: Bear Lake (Laketown and Garden City, leave from Logan in State Vehicle, Drive time included in scheduled shift)
Closing: Until Filled
Responsibilities: The successful individual will work within the UDLE’s Aquatic
Invasive Species Program, dealing primarily with Quagga/Zebra mussel interdiction and education at highway check stations at Garden City and Creek Junction locations. Duties include inspecting and interviewing boaters at check stations and using a high-flow sprayer to decontaminate boats when needed.
Qualifications: Applicants must be self-motivated and able to work independently. The individual must be able to interact with the public, educate them about invasive species, and maintain a professional attitude at all times. Uniforms and Personal Protective Equipment are required. Weekends and Holiday work mandatory.
Successful applicants will start in May, These positions will last into September, with possibilities for extension into the fall, weather permitting. This is a great opportunity to get some work experience with the Utah DNR, make some extra money during the summer, and work outside with some great people! If you like interacting with people and would like to help protect our natural resources at the same time, this job is for you!
This Job Is:
- A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more
- A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce
- Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma
- Excellent for students looking for a career in natural resource management
State jobs require a resume during the hiring process. Please include this in your application.
Pay: $16.50 per hour
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17