Native Aquatics Biologist

Day-to-day responsibilities of this position: Plan, prepare for, and organize sampling and conservation efforts for native fishes (largest portion of workload), amphibians/reptiles, and mollusks. Field sampling often includes electrofishing (raft, boat, barge, and backpack), netting (trammel, fyke, and gill nets), and passive detection (PIT antennas).

Field sampling may include overnight camping. Supervise field crews of up to eight personnel while conducting surveys. Manage, organize, analyze, and interpret data collected through field activities. Oversee habitat restoration projects from the concept stage through funding, permitting, and implementation. Coordinate with other agencies to determine research activities, management priorities, conduct surveys, and accomplish conservation goals.

Provide management recommendations to the Native Aquatics Project Leader, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Salt Lake City staff, and associated partner agencies. Draft technical reports for research activities and provide presentations for statewide conservation team meetings and professional conferences. Perform statistical analysis on datasets with the ability to provide biologically meaningful interpretations of data through graphical representations.

Identify and implement new scopes of work that further species conservation and prevent listings.