Creel​/Fisheries Technician

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This is a temporary/season position beginning February 23, 2026 and extending through July 31, 2026. The Creel/Fisheries Clerk position requires assisting in angler interviews along the Delaware River in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York, with travel to fishing access points. Primary task: interviewing fishermen to obtain data on effort, catch and harvest to support state recommendations for the management of American Shad and Striped Bass fisheries.

Clerks may identify, count and measure harvested fish. Creel Clerks will interview fishermen independently but work with other Creel Clerks and the Field Coordinator. Work will be on weekdays and weekends; ability to work weekends and holidays is required.

• Collect consistent field data from fishermen following a defined standard operating procedure
• Coordinate with project management and field coordination leads on staffing and schedule
• Operate vehicles and have a valid driver’s license

• Familiarity with data collection techniques including tablet or mobile phone-based data collection
• Associate degree in applied science in biology or related discipline or comparable education/experience
• One year of experience in data collection, public engagement or related experience
• Coursework or experience in ichthyology or fishing preferred
• Experience with GIS or mapping software is a plus
• Preference for local candidates (northeast Pennsylvania, northwest New Jersey or Orange, Sullivan, Delaware or Broome counties, NY)

• High School diploma or equivalent
• General background-related experience
• Active participation in our employee-owned culture

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute.

Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary

Location:

United States - New Jersey - Woodcliff Lake

Other Locations:
United States - New Jersey - Pennington

Water

Part-time

Temporary

Job Posting:
Feb 4, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories.

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