CDFW does not offer any formal internship opportunities; however, we do hire seasonal employees. Please refer to information on Seasonal Employees below. Seasonal Employees supplement permanent staff and help with a great variety of departmental activities. Seasonal employment is a great way to gain experience and to learn about CDFW.
Seasonal Employees are not required to take examinations before appointment. Seasonal employees may collect field data on fish, wildlife, and plants; collect wildlife samples and specimens; clean out fish and animal enclosures; install fish screens and ladders; or maintain building equipment. Home Employment Careers. Environmental Scientist The Environmental Scientist gathers information on environmental issues, performs environmental analysis, research , surveys, investigations, and prepares reports.
Fish and Wildlife Interpreter The Fish and Wildlife Interpreters do a wide variety of work concerned with planning, developing, coordinating, implementing, and administering interpretive programs for CDFW's wildlife areas and ecological reserves.
Before being promoted to deputy director, she was the assistant director since During her career, she has been involved in surface water modeling, hydrology studies and municipal water demand projections. The purpose of the internal audit program is to monitor, assess and bring awareness to DNR leadership of high-value risks, the status of internal control activities and the climate and culture of the DNR control environment. Dennis served for 5 years in the private sector and then for 30 years as a Finance Director prior to his assignment as Audit Director in January Pitt Grewe is the Director of the Division of Recreation.
In this role, he leads the administration of all outdoor recreation grant programs in the state. The Division is also responsible for supporting the outdoor industry businesses and partners to ensure a healthy outdoor recreation economy. He has worked in the outdoor industry for almost 15 years. Including leadership roles in marketing and sales for Bivy.
He founded Rapid Progression Kayak School, and worked many years in the ski industry in mountain operations management. Pitt has always had a passion for sharing the great outdoor spaces of Utah and is an experienced backcountry skier, climber, whitewater paddler, fly fisherman, and mountain biker and slow trail runner.
Nathan Schwebach joined DNR in as the communications director and was most recently appointed deputy director in Additionally, he oversees management of the divisions of state parks; recreation; oil, gas and mining; water rights; and the Utah Geological Survey.
Prior to joining DNR, Schwebach was the public relations director for ThomasArts, a full-service advertising and communication firm in Farmington, Utah. Schwebach and his wife Kristi have three children and live in Herriman, Utah.
In his spare time he officiates high school swim meets and has served as a board member for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation in Utah. Kaelyn Anfinsen has served as the executive assistant for DNR since She works with the executive director and his deputy directors managing office personnel and handling agendas, correspondence, scheduling and all other administrative functions.
Prior to her employment in state government, Anfinsen was the administrative assistant to the regional manager at United Parcel Service for many years. Anfinsen and her husband Ken live in West Valley and have four children and 11 grandchildren. She enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, camping, sewing and locking herself in her craft room.
The mission of Utah State Parks is to provide fun and educational opportunities throughout the state. Jeff has served as director for the division since Prior to his appointment as director, Jeff served the division as deputy director and as a regional manager before that. He started his career with the division in as a park ranger at Antelope Island State Park. Later he was assigned to Palisade State Park where he served as a park ranger. In , he became the assistant park manager at Yuba State Park and was promoted to park manager in Jeff learned to love the outdoors from an early age when his family camped and played at national and state parks throughout the West.
Jeff came to Utah to attend Brigham Young University and graduated with his degree in geography, with a minor in natural resources. Baza is a registered professional engineer in Utah and holds Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in petroleum engineering from Stanford University.
Kim Wells was appointed as the communications director for the Department of Natural Resources in August Limited and rare exceptions to this requirement may be considered on a case by case basis and must be authorized by the Chief of Enforcement.
Wardens work odd hours, generally alone with no backup. Officer must regularly respond to verbal communication, alarms, telephones and radio communications. Wardens must be in excellent physical health and condition. This position requires frequent climbing, bending, pushing, pulling, dragging. Requires lifting 50lbs unassisted. Wardens must be in excellent mental condition as they must deal with all types of personalities and stress levels.
The warden is required to function in all weather extremes, under adverse working conditions for prolonged patrols and activities. Patrolling often requires sitting for long periods of time in a vehicle. Dangerous interactions with criminals, executing arrests and being subject to assault and to dangerous substances including drugs and bodily fluids is to be expected. Additionally, the Division manages outdoor recreation grant programs including grants to local trails programs, grants to snow mobile clubs and a community recreation grants program.
The Division and Regional park units maintain volunteer programs, direct park support groups, hold special events, monitor commercial uses, enlist community members with park planning, and engage local communities through natural and historical education for the resources we manage. The Ranger Generalist job purpose is to assist park managers in all daily operations of a unit or units of the state park system and the state trails programs.
This work will primarily encompass broad administrative, operational, maintenance, and public relations activities. This position provides essential services and tasks as they arise, such as visitor contacts, building and grounds maintenance and cleaning, park rule compliance, fee collection and remittance, interpretation and education, and other duties as assigned. The Ranger Generalist position will work under the immediate supervision of the Park Manager, and will provide direction for other park staff and volunteers.
In the absence of the Park Manager the incumbent may be assigned acting Park Manager responsibilities. Other combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Must be able to acquire and maintain CPR, first aid. Complete training in the delivery of interpretive services either through the National Association of Interpretation Certified Interpretive Guide program or Epply Institute Fundamentals of Interpretation or alternate equivalent approved training program within 24 months of hire.
The Park Managers job purpose is to manage and coordinate all daily operations of a unit or units of the State Park System and state trails programs. This position will manage daily park or program operations, employees, visitor behavior, facilities, and grounds within the assigned State Park or Trail program. Park Managers may also be tasked with conducting park rule compliance duties within the scope of their training.
This position provides essential services and tasks as they arise, such as building and grounds maintenance and cleaning, park rule compliance, protecting public safety, fee collection and remittance, interpretation and education, special recreation permit and commercial use compliance and other various responsibilities.
The Park Manager position will work under the immediate supervision of the Park Program Manager Regional Park Manager , and will provide direction for other park staff and volunteers. In the absence of the Parks Program Manager the incumbent may be assigned acting Park Program Manager responsibilities.
The Fisheries Division develops programs and budgets to meet this mandate for aquatic resources. State programs are managed and coordinated at the regional level by the fisheries manager. Implementation of programs for individual waters are accomplished by the respective fisheries biologists.
Fisheries technicians assist the fisheries biologist and manager in carrying out specified fisheries management and research activities. Management decisions will often have local, statewide and national effects on resource status and conservation. The goals and projects developed by the biologist and fish managers in each region are based on the overall goals and mission of the Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks and the Fisheries Division.
Generally, the duties of the Fisheries Tech may include survey and inventory of aquatic species and their habitats using traditional sampling gear nets, electrofishing, weirs, etc. This position records, enters and manages data and operates and maintains fisheries equipment.
This position may supervise other fisheries technicians depending on the needs and goals of projects for the region. Work will involve field research activities that occasionally require a change and re-organization of work schedules and overnight travel.
Working conditions are routinely hazardous. Exposure to chemical agents and offensive sights and sounds. Extreme caution and rigorous protocol must be followed to prevent exposure to serious health hazards indoors and outdoors. Occasional exposure to outdoor hazards such as severe weather, water hazards, and extreme terrain is expected.
Requires lifting heavy objects and carrying 75 lbs. In addition, work in and around watercraft is expected. Interactions with public may include landowners or anglers and hunters who have conflicting issues and concerns. The frequency of contacts varies depending on the activity under consideration, but some type of public contact is typically engaged in on a daily basis.
Typical situations encountered by this technician will involve field challenges relative to applications of standard techniques and adaptations to those techniques in a field setting. Adaptations to procedures in field operations may become necessary because of human safety issues, aquatic resource considerations, landownership issues, or environmental conditions.
Integrating all of these factors into daily field operation decisions yet accomplishing study objectives will demand creativity within the bounds of the data collection standards and cooperation among field staff. Field research activities will require good interpersonal skills that facilitate cooperation and support among the various affected interests working and living in the study area.
Interpersonal relations will include communicating and cooperating with coworkers, landowners and various publics to maintain support for the project. Coordinating various agency personnel supporting the field operations is often complicated and requires good problem solving and interpersonal skills. The knowledge, skills, and abilities of this position are normally attained through combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Experience or training in resource management, biology, laboratory, or work closely related to the specific duties of this position is preferred. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks FWP provides for the stewardship of fish, wildlife, parks and recreational resources of Montana while contributing to the quality of life for present and future generations.
The Fisheries Division develops programs to meet this mandate for aquatic resources. District Management Biologists report to Regional Fisheries Managers who manage specific regional areas in the state. They provide a foundation for the management, protection, and enhancement of both native and non-native species to provide diverse recreational opportunities for the public. Fisheries technicians assist the District Management Biologist and Regional Fisheries Manager in carrying out technical guidance and survey and inventory work that is outlined in Federal Aid for Sport Fish Restoration Act work plans for the benefit of the resource and the public.
These positions ensure the program is able to protect fisheries resources in Montana for current and future generations. Plans and coordinates survey and inventory activies to evaluate fisheries populations, habitat and human dimension factors to:.
Protect and enhance aquatic habitats occupied or required by native and non-native species, including elements of physical habitat features, water quality and quantity, and riparian habitat. Provide public opportunities for learning about the responsible use and management of native and non-native fisheries and their habitats.
Protect and enhance aquatic habitat including elements of physical habitat features and water quality and water quantity, aquatic habitat. Provide public opportunities for learning about the responsible use and management of fisheries, waters and other aquatic resources. This is a physically demanding position often involving backpack, mobile-probe electrofishing, or boom shocking with large and small watercraft, setting and pulling gill nets, trap nets, hoop nets, or seines accessing with boat or by personally hauling gear into slick, muddy or uneven terrain.
Sampling can be strenuous when accessing reservoirs, lakes, ponds, streams and rivers while working from various jet, propeller and manually powered watercraft, and accessing areas by truck, ATV, snowmobile, motorcycle, or hiking to sample those flowing and flat waters found in each district. The incumbent must have the ability and willingness to work in and around water in adverse and hazardous conditions, including inclement hot and cold weather.
The work schedule is variable, often requiring work outside of normal business days and hours and may involve overnight stays in remote field locations for a week or longer. The knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the duties of this position are usually acquired through a Master's Degree in Fish and Wildlife Biology, Range Management, Zoology, or Fish and Wildlife Management, Biology or a closely related biological field including completion of a field research project presented in a successfully defended thesis.
Literature review and development of a problem statement and or hypothesis for a particular issue. Development of a detailed study plan or sampling protocol for a field-oriented project based on the above-noted hypothesis.
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