AIS Job Available

Work and Protect Bear Lake this Summer! We felt it would be good to enlist your help in finding good candidates for these jobs among the families and friends of those that love Bear Lake. Who better to guard the gate! (and get paid) Nathan Owens, the Aquatic Invasive Species Biologist for the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, is in the process of putting together staffing for boat check stations for boats traveling to Bear Lake that need to be inspected for quagga mussels. See the information below. Contact Nathan with any questions.  Feel free to pass this on to anyone you know.    Thanks, Claudia  ..................................................................................................................... Are you looking for either a FULL-TIME or PART-TIME summer job that will keep you outside? Consider working for the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources' Aquatic Invasive Species Program!    Position Title: Aquatic Invasive Species Technician I and II    Agency: Division of Wildlife Resources    Salary:$10.99/hr and up, depending on experience Location: Logan, UT or Bear Lake,UT Closing: Until Filled    Responsibilities:The successful individual will work within the UDWR's Aquatic Invasive Species Program, dealing primarily with Quagga/Zebra mussel interdiction and education at highway check stations. Duties include inspecting and interviewing boaters at check stations and using a high-pressure sprayer to decontaminate boats when needed.Technicians will have the opportunity to get involved in other sportfish and native fish work as well.    Qualifications: Applicants must be self- motivated and able to work independently. The individual must be able to interact with the public, educate them about invasive species, and maintain a professional attitude at all times.Uniforms are required. Occasional weekend and holiday work required.    Successful applicants can start as soon as possible. This is a great opportunity to get some work experience with the Utah DWR, make some extra money during the summer, and work outside with some great people! If you like interacting with people and would like to help protect our natural resources at the same time, this job is for you!    Contact: Send resume, cover letter, and transcripts to Nathan Owens at nathanowens@utah.gov Claudia & David Cottle  Executive Directors  Bear Lake Watch, Inc. 4544 Hwy 89  Fish Haven, Idaho 83287  801-243-8980 - Claudia  208-530-0058 - David  Working to keep Bear Lake "Clean, Deep and Blue"