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Utah Department of Natural Resources Announces Various Job Openings

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The Utah Department of Natural Resources has announced several seasonal and year-round job openings across various state parks and divisions. These positions include roles for technicians and aides in locations such as Lake Powell, Moab, and Deer Creek State Park.

Key takeaways

  • The Utah Department of Natural Resources has multiple seasonal and year-round job openings available.
  • Positions are located in various regions including Lake Powell, Moab, and several state parks.
  • Some roles, such as the Wildlife AIS Technician I at Lake Powell, offer provided housing.
  • The Division of Outdoor Recreation is hiring a year-round Lead Trail Crew Technician in Moab.
  • Application details and specific salary information vary by position and location.

The Utah Department of Natural Resources has listed multiple employment opportunities across various divisions and state parks. These openings include seasonal roles and year-round positions in locations including Lake Powell, Moab, and Deer Creek State Park.

In the Division of Law Enforcement, seasonal non-sworn positions are available at the Bullfrog and Wahweap developed areas of Lake Powell. These Wildlife AIS Technician I roles offer a starting salary of $17.50 per hour. There are five positions available for a term of up to nine months, with housing provided at no cost. Applications for these roles close on August 21, 2026.

The Division of Outdoor Recreation is hiring a Lead Trail Crew Technician for a year-round, benefitted position based in Moab. This role offers a salary of $25.00 per hour for 40 hours per week. Per diem is available for this position, though housing is not provided.

In the Division of Parks, several seasonal Park Ranger Aide positions are available. At Deer Creek State Park, a seasonal Park Ranger Aid-Booth Worker position is available with a starting salary of $16.00 per hour. The term for this role is approximately April 1 through October 31.

Other seasonal opportunities include:

Park Ranger Aide at Great Salt Lake State Park, offering $13.77 per hour with up to two positions available through September 2026.

Park Ranger Aide at Gunlock State Park, with a salary of $15 per hour. These positions may run between three to eight months.

Seasonal Park Ranger Aide at Utahraptor State Park, offering $16.50 per hour. Two positions are available, and housing is provided in two-bedroom apartments for current employees.

Watercraft Inspection and Decontamination Tech I at Daniel’s Port of Entry/Strawberry Reservoir, with a salary of $16.50 per hour and six to eight positions available.

Seasonal Ranger Aide at Yuba State Park, offering $14 per hour with housing available.

Park Ranger Aide positions at Rockport State Park, including a Gate and Concessions Attendant and a Maintenance role, both offering $14 per hour.

Interested applicants for positions at Rockport State Park can submit a seasonal application to cbarrile@utah.gov. The Department of Natural Resources complies with the ADA and provides TTY assistance at 801 538.

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