Lte Fisheries Technician- Creel Census (Multiple Locations) Firenze

Lte Fisheries Technician- Creel Census (Multiple Locations)
Firenze
Toscana, Firenze

Job Title: LTE Fisheries Technician- Creel Census (Multiple locations) We are dedicated to working with Wisconsinites while preserving and enhancing the natural resources of Wisconsin.

In partnership with individuals and organizations, DNR staff manage fish, wildlife, forests, parks, air and water resources while promoting a healthy, sustainable environment and a full range of outdoor opportunities.

The Wisconsin DNR is hiring multiple LTE (Limited Term Employee) Fisheries Technicians.

The positions can be based in either Eagle River, Florence, Rhinelander or Woodruff and will work on either the Eagle Chain of Lakes or Kentuck Lake in Vilas and Forest Counties.

We will consider both full-time and half-time applicants.

Half-time employees usually work a week on and a week off.

We're seeking to fill three full-time positions (40 hours/week) or equivalent half-time positions (approximately 20 hours/week) to conduct open water creel surveys.

This recruitment may be used to fill future similar vacancies.

Position Summary The positions will work five days per week including all weekends and holidays and three randomly scheduled weekdays.

Half-time positions are normally a week on and a week off.

Shifts are 8 hours in length and will vary randomly between morning and evening each day.

The successful candidates will report directly to the assigned lake and are required to provide transportation.

Actual miles driven or the equivalent mileage from the home station (whichever is less) will be reimbursed at the current state rate.

Weekend and evening hours get an additional $. 80 per hour; holiday hours are paid at time and a half.

These positions will independently or under general supervision perform creel clerk duties, which involves interviewing anglers, identifying and measuring fish caught, recording data, and collating and compiling the collected data.

10% Lead other LTE Fisheries Technicians performing creel census duties.

70% Independently or under general supervision perform creel census clerk duties and collect fish information on designated waters.

Measure, weigh and identify fish caught.

Interview anglers.

Record data.

20% Compile and analyze data and prepare written documentation and/or reports.

Salary Information This position pays between $18. 04-18. 45 per hour and is in pay schedule and range 06-12.

Compensation will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan.

This is a Limited Term Employment (LTE) position and will not automatically lead to permanent state employment or be entitled to the same benefits as permanent employees.

Special Requirements: Residency: To be considered for this position, you must be a resident of the State of Wisconsin.

Background Checks: The Department of Natural Resources conducts criminal background checks on final applicants prior to a job offer.

Please note that a criminal charge or conviction on your record will not necessarily disqualify you from state employment.

Eligible to work in U. S. : Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The DNR is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

Qualifications Minimal Qualifications: Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and the public Operation and maintenance of a boat with an outboard Willingness to work outdoors in inclement weather Willingness to work a variable schedule (including all weekends and holidays) Preferred Qualifications: Ability to identify common Wisconsin fish species Ability to record required data accurately Ability to work independently, be self-motivated and punctual Ability to pass boat safety training by the start date.

How To Apply Click the "Apply for Job" button and follow the directions.

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Once you submit your application, you will not be able to make any updates to the application or any materials submitted.

Please note that the Wiscjobs system will time you out after 30 minutes of activity, so be sure to save your work often to avoid having to re-start the application process.

Your resume and letter of qualifications are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job.

Deadline to Apply Applications must be received by 11:59pm, Central Time, on February 25th, 2025 in order to be considered.

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