AIS Interdiction Specialist

United Trading Group; Page (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The AIS Interdiction Specialist role at United Trading Group focuses on implementing the UDNR AIS action plan across the Lake Powell region. You will lead a team of wildlife technicians, coordinate with law enforcement and biologists, and drive decontamination and interdiction efforts to prevent aquatic invasive species from spreading.

Strong supervisory skills and AIS knowledge are essential, with responsibilities spanning outreach, staff hiring, and collaboration with multiple agencies.

Qualifications

• Experience with AIS, specifically quagga mussels
• Supervisory skills and leadership experience
• Valid driver's license required

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train a team of wildlife technicians and coordinate with partners to identify and decontaminate watercraft and equipment
• Conduct interviews for seasonal employees and assist with staffing
• Develop and implement statewide AIS outreach, interdiction, and decontamination strategies
• Coordinate with local, state, and federal partners
• Attend meetings and training to improve skills and communicate findings
• Maintain facilities and equipment

Skills

AIS experience

Supervisory skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Job Title: AIS Interdiction Specialist

FT / PT Status – Full-time

Salary – $23.07 - $36.59

Remote Work / In-Office – In-office

Application Deadline – 8-30-26

*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.

Job Description

The employee will implement the Utah Department of Natural Resource’s (UDNR) invasive mussel action plan within an assigned region in order to keep aquatic invasive species (AIS) from becoming established in Utah, and containing existing AIS to locations where they have become established within Utah. The primary focus of the action plan involves outreach and interdiction efforts to identify suspect boats and other water-related recreational equipment contaminated with AIS including decontamination of that equipment. The incumbent will be the lead biologist tasked with coordinating and implementing all duties related to the AIS interdiction program in the assigned area. They will work with and supervise the activities of multiple, seasonal wildlife technicians assigned to the project, including coordination with law enforcement and other biologists.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and assist a team of wildlife technicians, and coordinate with contracted partners to identify and decontaminate watercraft & associated equipment that may contain aquatic invasive species.
• Conduct interviews for and hire seasonal employees
• Develop and implement statewide aquatic invasive species outreach, interdiction, and decontamination strategies.
• Work with local, state, and federal partner agencies.
• Assist with other statewide aquatics projects as assigned by immediate supervisor
• Attend assigned meetings with coordination/management groups regarding AIS interdiction.
• Attend various training sessions and meetings to improve skills, coordinate work, and communicate key findings with other individuals and agencies.
• Maintenance of facilities and equipment.

Qualifications

Minimums

• Valid driver's license.
• Experience with AIS, specifically quagga mussels.
• Supervisory skills.

Preferred

• Will possess a bachelor's degree or higher.
• Have experience working with quagga mussel, orother aquatic invasive species issues.
• Will have moderate handyman skills, with the abilityto identify and fix mechanical equipment.
• Have advanced working knowledge of aquaticinvasive species inspection and decontamination procedures.

Supplemental Information

• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, climbing, bending, and kneeling.
• Being able to work in extreme heat conditions.
• Able to travel over uneven and steep terrain.
• Be willing to live in the Wahweap area.
• UDNR to provide a work vehicle.

About the Role

Location – 750 Lakeshore Drive, Lake Powell

Background Check Required – No

Drug Test Required – No

Schedule Code – AX

Why You Should Join Our Team

The position offers beautiful scenery and a state-issued work vehicle.You will help protect Utah's waters from AIS infestation.It provides an opportunity to get your foot in the door with a great organization and develop problem-solving skills.

In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here. Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

The Agency

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EEO Statement

The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact [phone].