UTTR Field Manager; part-time

UTTR Field Manager (part-time, 28 hours/week)

Sep 4, 2026

$16 - $21/hour

As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life."

Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth—  situated within a beautiful and historic campus—make it an inspiring place to work.

Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints.

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

Join a hands‑on research team supporting wildlife surveys, environmental monitoring, and field data collection at the Utah Test and Training Range. This position works alongside full‑time and student technicians and provides essential support to a full‑time research staff member. The UTTR Field Manager helps ensure field projects are conducted safely, accurately, and efficiently—from collecting and managing data to coordinating crews, maintaining equipment, and supporting reports for Hill Air Force Base and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

• Collect, record, and verify field data according to established protocols
• Assist with wildlife surveys, environmental monitoring, and related field activities
• Enter, organize, maintain, and quality‑check field data and records
• Maintain databases, spreadsheets, equipment inventories, and other project systems
• Prepare data and summaries for analysis, reporting, and project partners
• Assist with training, assigning, supervising, and coordinating field crews
• Maintain, inspect, organize, and prepare field equipment and supplies
• Support project reports, documentation, and general administrative needs

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU.
• Bachelor's degree in range management, wildlife biology, conservation biology and related fields
• Experience working with plants and animals and knowledge of plant and wildlife identification
• Performing data collection in harsh conditions safely
• Operating trucks on dirt roads and driving ATVs; having ATV training and certification will need to be completed before field work
• A basic understanding of how to create year‑end reports

• Experience working in the field collecting plant and animal data, leading and supervising field crews, and managing budgets to support program goals
• ATV certification
• Ability to perform basic computer operations including a working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word

• Resume

This position comes with fantastic benefits , including:

• 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
• Tuition benefits after two years
• Access to athletic facilities
• Access to the library
• Free on‑campus parking
• Free UTA passes for employee, spouse, and qualified dependents
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for…