Seasonal Park Ranger Aide (Utahraptor State Park)

Opening date:  June 1,2026
Closing date:  When filled
Salary:  $16.50
Location:  Utahraptor State Park
Time frame: Spring, Summer, Fall, 
Positions available: (2)Park Ranger Aide 
Housing: Provided housing in two-bedroom apartments with basic furnishings. Full hook-up campsites available as well.  Please note that only those currently employed with the park may live in seasonal housing. No pets allowed in housing units

The Utah Department of Natural Resources, Division of State Parks, has a seasonal position (no benefits) available at Utahraptor State Park, Utah.

Job Duties 

These positions will assist full-time staff with the full range of park operations. Positions will cover visitor center, entrance station and gift shop operations including greeting guests, selling passes, answering phones, providing information and customer service, selling gift shop merchandise, and maintaining gift shop inventory and stocking and campground operations.  This position will also be subject to a third shift rotation operation(s). Typically this shift will work the Visitor Center later hours as well as monitoring the campground and restroom(s) for compliance and cleanliness.

Job Requirements and Skills 

Because this job requires the driving of state vehicles, applicants must be at least 18 years old, have a valid driver’s license, and be able to successfully pass a fingerprint/national criminal history background check. 

Applicants must be able to operate a computer with internet-based programs and be willing to work in an outdoor setting with shifts that include weekends, holidays, and evenings. May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, and lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time. Experience as a ranger or in a park setting, or related education is preferred. Cash handling experience and First Aid/CPR certification are preferred but not required.

Other 

Incumbent must be able to work in extreme and adverse weather conditions (heat, wind, snow, ice, rain, etc.). The park is in a very remote setting and a personal vehicle is generally needed for personal errands and shopping.

Applications 

Interested applicants may apply by submitting a resume to park manager Brad Walker at [email protected]. 

An official seasonal job application form will also be required but can be filled out after initial contact.

Brad Walker 
Park Manager II Utahraptor State Park

Utahraptor State Park
13890 N. Hwy 191
Moab, UT. 84532
435-299-2723
[email protected]

DNR complies with the ADA.  Hearing impaired employees who wish further information regarding this announcement may call the DNR TTY number at 801-538-7458. Disabled employees who desire reasonable accommodation in the interview process should contact the DNR Human Resource Office at 385-315-2834.