Native Aquatics Biologist

NATIVE AQUATICS BIOLOGIST I

FT / PT Status – Full-Time

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

Salary – $22.17 - $28.16 Hourly Wage

Remote Work / In-Office – Hybrid

Final date to receive applications – 10/12/2026*

* 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.

The UDWR Moab Field Station is looking for an native aquatics biologist I (Wildlife Biologist I) to join our team. Incumbent-+ will serve as Principal Investigator on various fisheries projects on the Colorado, Green, and San Juan Rivers with the goal of monitoring, researching, managing, and recovering the endangered and threatened fishes of the Upper Colorado River Basin. Candidate must have strong desire to spend long field season (March-October) onmulti-day river trips in remote canyons of the Desert Southwest.

Preference will be given to candidates with a master's degree in a wildlife-related natural resources field or other applicable field that is beneficial for the position. Additional preference for years of demonstrated successful full-time work experience will vary based upon the specific position.

• Serves as Principal Investigator for several fisheries research, monitoring, and management projects; design, plan, and implement scientific studies.
• Lead multi-day field efforts in remote river locations with crews up to 9 people.
• Collect, record, and manage accurate scientific data in accordance with complex sampling protocols.
• Capture fish using various methods including raft and boat-mounted electrofishers, seines, trammel nets, light traps, and hoop nets.
• Identify, measure, and PIT tag endangered, native, and nonnative fishes of the Upper Colorado River Basin.
• Analyze data to answer research questions, model population trends, and support management decisions.
• Report and present findings in formal and informal settings, in written and verbal forms.
• Treat coworkers and the public with dignity, equality, empathy, and respect.

Minimum or "day-one" qualifications:

• Applicants who are currently enrolled in a Bachelor's program will be considered.
• Experience designing, planning, implementing, and synthesizing scientific research and field studies.
• Proficiency with data collection, management, and QA/QC.
• Data analysis experience including a strong working knowledge of statistical software for biological data analysis (Program R, Excel) and experience modeling and estimating population parameters.
• Proficiency with technical scientific writing and oral presentations of findings.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid driver's license.
• Experience leading fisheries field work including:
  • Operating oar-powered inflatable rafts and motorized boats
  • Raft and boat-mounted electrofishing, netting and trapping fish, fish identification, handling, measuring, and PIT tagging
  • General gear maintenance and troubleshooting experience
  • Trailer towing
  • Respect and clear communication (oral and written)
  • Ability to work in a leadership role and support role
  • Ability to work well with others as part of a team to foster a respectful and inclusive work culture

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in fisheries, aquatic ecology, or related field
• Experience modeling populations using Program MARK
• Experience managing large data sets with complex statistical analysis
• Navigation of Class IV whitewater
• Jet and propeller motorboat operation on large rivers
• Outboard motor (props and jets) motor repair and maintenance
• Swiftwater rescue training, wilderness medical training
• Maintenance and repair…