Farm Bill Biologist

Full-Time

Benefits Eligibility – This position is eligible for a full benefits package.

Salary – $23.07 - $29.22 Hourly Wage

Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site

Final date to receive applications – 10/18/2026*

* This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Make a difference and help improve wildlife habitats as a NRCS/DWR Partner Biologist. In this position, you will be part of the Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) team working with the Natural Resources Conservation Service to plan and implement habitat restoration projects utilizing Farm Bill programs in conjunction with other state funding programs under the umbrella of the Utah Watershed Restoration Initiative (UWRI).

You will have the opportunity to work along side NRCS staff and DWR biologists to plan and implement projects to improve ecosystem processes on private lands and with public land grazers. This position plays an integral role in the DWR's objectives for restoring Utah's watersheds and preserve Utah's wildlife and wild lands for generations to come.

• Plan and implement wildlife habitat improvement projects
• Work alongside DWR and NRCS biologists and staff as well as staff from other state and federal agencies
• Write grant applications for project funding utilizing the umbrella of the UWRI system and Farm Bill Programs
• Present project proposals to various funding sources including UWRI, Habitat Council and Sportsman's Organizations
• Monitor and manage contractors on habitat improvement projects
• Track and complete projects within allocated budgets

Minimum or "day-one" qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in related field (wildlife management, range science, agricultural science, restoration ecology, botany), or directly related work experience equivalent.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• knowledge of habitat restoration tools and equipment.
• Valid drivers license at the time of hire.
• Occasional overnight travel within Utah, and occasionally outside of the state, is required to attend meetings, conferences, support habitat management projects, etc.

Preferred or trainable/on-the-job qualifications:

• Master's degree in related field (wildlife management, range science, agricultural science, restoration ecology, botany).
• Working knowledge of the principles, theories, and practices of wildlife/range science and/or wildlife habitat restoration.
• Knowledge of Utah's Division of Wildlife Resources, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Utah's Watershed Restoration Initiative.
• Proficient in the use of ARC maps and other GIS and GPS tools.

Location – 319 N Carbonville Rd Price, Utah, 84501 United States

Background Check Required – No

Drug Test Required – No

Schedule Code – TL
- Time limited

Work Schedule – 80 hours per 2 week pay period, typically

Supplemental Information – Candidates must reside within the state of Utah

Work environment, working conditions, physical requirements –

• Risks that require the use of special safety equipment. Working around operating machines, working with contagious diseases of hazardous chemicals, etc.
• Must be able to operate four-wheel drive vehicles, ATVs and transport truck/trailer over unpaved roads.
• Work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, and lift moderately heavy items (up to 60 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods.
• Typical work schedule is 40 hours per week, with occasional weekends, evenings and emergency response.
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