FT Research Staff - Plant & Wildlife Sciences - Field Manager Utah Test and Training Range

Job Title: FT Research Staff - Plant & Wildlife Sciences - Field Manager Utah Test and Training Range

Posting End Date: November 3, 2026 

*NOTE: Last day to apply is Monday, November 2, 2026 at 11:59pm (MT)

Position Start Date: November 16, 2026

Required Degree: 

B.S. degree with an emphasis in Wildlife Management, range management, ecology, or a related field is required. An M.S. degree in this or a similar field is preferred. The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Experience: 

• Skills and experience in monitoring plant and animal populations.
• Be able to identify plant and animal species common to the UTTR region, and have sufficient background and experience to collect and analyze quantitative datasets.
• Ability to write natural resource management plans and confidence in analyzing basic datasets and writing effective annual reports.
• Collecting plant and animal data while in the field. Specific examples include: sampling small mammal and reptile populations; conducting bird trapping and bird density monitoring; measuring vegetation to quantify plant community restoration; and large mammal monitoring.
• Prior experience leading and managing field crews will be preferred.

Duties/Expectations: 

• Applicants will manage and supervise field crews (3-5 seasonal employees) during the summer months. These crews will help with data collection for UTTR natural resources.
• This position will work closely with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the Utah Test and Training Range (UTTR) managers and field crew.

BELONGING STATEMENT

United by our common primary identity as children of God, BYU values equal opportunity. We also value and embrace the variety of individual characteristics, life experiences and circumstances, perspectives, talents, and gifts of each member of the BYU community and the richness and strength they bring in helping create and support an environment of covenant belonging centered in Jesus Christ. Candidates with experience in and commitment to mentoring students from a variety of backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Documents Required at the Time of Application: Please attach your updated curriculum vitae, cover letter, and Mission Alignment Statement (instructions below) to the faculty application.

Note: Failure to attach the required documents may result in your application not being considered. 

This position requires the successful candidate to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment.

MISSION ALIGNMENT STATEMENT INSTRUCTIONS

If you are a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:

BYU is committed to hiring faculty members who enthusiastically embrace and energetically advance its unique mission. To this end, please include a one-page mission alignment statement as part of your application that addresses how you might, as a BYU faculty member: (1) live a life of loyalty to Jesus Christ and His restored Church and align yourself with doctrine and teachings declared by living prophets, seers, and revelators; (2) demonstrate intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among students and others in the BYU community; and (3) teach your subject matter with the Spirit of God and strive to keep it “bathed in the light and color of the restored gospel” (Spencer W. Kimball).

If you are not a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:

Applicants who are not members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints include a one-page mission alignment statement that describes understanding of and commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the AIMS of a BYU Education.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

All faculty are required to abide by the university’s Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrine of the affiliated church.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.