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 three LTE (Limited Term Employee) – Fisheries Technicians for locations in Bayfield and Superior, Wisconsin.

Fisheries Technician - Creel/Field: These positions are designed to gain a variety of fisheries experiences and will spend time conducting creel surveys and helping with field surveys on Lake Superior, Chequamegon Bay and Lake Superior Tributaries. Independently or under general supervision perform creel survey clerk duties and collect fish information on designated waters. Measure, weigh, and identify fish caught; interview anglers and record data. Activities would also include deployment of a variety of assessment gear and collection of biological data on target fish species, and accurately tabulate, enter, and summarize biological data. Additionally, the incumbent operates and maintains electrofishing gear, boats, outboard motors and other equipment. Additionally, they monitor state and tribal commercial fishing nets and provides information and education to the public through personal contacts. This individual frequently works independently without direct supervision and works cooperatively with external partners on projects as needed.

45% - Independently or under general supervision perform creel survey clerk duties and collect fish information on designated waters. Measure, weigh, and identify fish caught; Interview anglers and Record data.

45% - Conduct multiple assessments in different geographic areas simultaneously. Assist staff with conducting electrofishing, fyke net, gill net, and seining surveys. Help determine the appropriate areas to deploy gear, operates and retrieves gear and is responsible for collection of appropriate biological data as directed by the fisheries technician or biologist. Assist with data tabulation and summarization as directed.

10% - Maintenance of Office buildings, grounds, dockage/seawall and vehicles. Maintain work and storage areas, fishery equipment such as pumps, motors, boats and other related field equipment.

These positions pay $17.00 per hour and are in pay schedule and range 06-12. For current and eligible former State employees, compensation will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan.

This is a Limited Term Employment (LTE) position. LTE positions do not automatically lead to permanent state employment or enjoy the same benefits as permanent employees; however, these positions do offer valuable work experience and an opportunity to learn more about career opportunities with the Department of Natural Resources and the State of Wisconsin.

LTE employees are limited to working 1039 hours per position within a twelve-month period.

In order to be considered for this position, you must be a resident of the State of Wisconsin.

All state employees must report their COVID vaccination status, whether vaccinated or not and provide supporting documentation if vaccinated. Newly hired employees will be required to submit this information within their first two weeks of employment. The State of Wisconsin continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols for COVID. Please visit Division of Personnel Management Coronavirus - COVID-19 (wi.gov) for the most up-to-date information. Guidance may be subject to change.

The Department of Natural Resources conducts criminal background checks on final applicants before they can be offered a position. Please note that a criminal charge or conviction on your record will not necessarily disqualify you from state employment. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the DNR does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. The DNR does not sponsor work visas, thus, in compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire.

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.

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Applications must be received by 11:59pm, Central Time, on May 16th, 2023 in order to be considered.