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 |  
Final date to receive applications: 7/26/2026 (At 11:59 PM)

As a Wildlife Biologist III with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, you will manage Ogden Bay, Howard Slough, and Harold Crane Waterfowl Management Areas, oversee budget and project implementation, supervise staff, and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders to support waterfowl and wetland conservation around the Great Salt Lake.

• 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

• 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, or waterfowl ecology or a related field.
• At least two years of full‑time professional employment in habitat restoration or wildlife management.

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

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 requiring special safety precautions and equipment, physical exertion, the ability to stand, walk over rough surfaces, bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) repeatedly and/or for long periods, occasionally 10+ hour days in remote areas, some travel and overnight stays, and the ability to hike five miles and work extended hours in adverse weather conditions.

Licenses: Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.

• 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.

Utah Department of Natural Resources
Division of Wildlife Resources

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 .