Volunteers Mike and his son Cameron made the long journeys from Texas and Kentucky to Volunteer of the Year 2008 - Paul Oppel
Employment: Fish Springs presently has a staff of 3 full time and 1 part time employees. We sometimes hire a seasonal Biological Science Technician for 6 months from May to October. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a person to learn the workings of a wildlife refuge. Biotech positions are posted each January - June on the government's employment site usajobs.opm.gov. This is a general posting for all refuges. It is typically listed as - Biological Science Tech (Wildlife), GS-0404-2/6 Seasonal various locations. We also may hire college students under a student program that is not posted on the usajobs site. Call Fish Springs at 435 831 5353 to verify if we are hiring. Permanent positions don't open very often at Fish Springs, but when they do they will also be posted on usajobs also. Volunteers: At Fish Springs NWR volunteers perform a wide array of functions from maintaining refuge facilities to counting birds. To accommodate these volunteers we provide them with lodging in our bunkhouse, transportation to and from the airport and a variety of subsistence support. Volunteers are needed at all times during the year. Please call Fish Springs NWR for information on volunteering. Current Volunteer projects: Refinish Refuge Interpretive Signs: Best done in March-May. About 4-5 hours per sign. Four signs. Livestock Exclusion Fence Repair:: August-October. A week or more Visitor Survey Assistance: Weekends. April and May. Fish Springs NWR Administrative Volunteer needs * General office support, answering phones etc. Contact Robert Sims
Volunteer of the year 2007 Jack provided a valuable service to the Refuge by conducting bird surveys on the Refuge. Thanks Jack
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