LTE Fisheries Technician Advanced; Kansasville

LTE Fisheries Technician Advanced (Kansasville)

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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.

Fisheries Technician Advanced-Management (General/Survey). This position is responsible for a broad range of technical and paraprofessional support for the fisheries management program. Work duties include leading LTE crews, implementation of high‑priority fisheries surveys, fisheries habitat restoration and maintenance, entering and analyzing fisheries data, and preparing written summaries and reports.

• 35% – Lead local LTE fisheries crews in assigned management area. Deploy, operate, and retrieve fisheries sampling gear such as electrofishing gear, fyke nets, and gill nets in lakes, rivers, and streams. Follow standard protocols for fisheries management surveys as well as data entry and analysis.
• 20% – Lead local LTE crews as part of a habitat field crew conducting stream, river, and lake habitat restoration and maintenance projects, including plan development, site assessment, stakeholder outreach, and construction and installation of in‑stream habitat devices and other restoration techniques such as bank stabilization, riparian vegetation management, fish passage projects, fish sticks, tree drops, etc.
• 20% – Process fish age structures for determination of growth and assist with entry of these data into the statewide database, including data proofing. Prepare written summaries and reports as requested.
• 20% – Maintain equipment in safe, operable condition or provision for necessary repairs. Equipment includes heavy machinery (dozer, excavator, skid steer, etc.), light trucks, ATVs, and other equipment (mulchers, mowers, chainsaws, pumps, generators, etc.). Conduct maintenance of fisheries equipment such as fyke nets, gill nets, boats, outboard motors, trailers, and other survey gear.
• 5% – Conduct miscellaneous fisheries tasks such as land management and acquisition activities, public outreach, and general office duties.

This position pays between $19.78 and $20.00 per hour and is in pay schedule and range 06-14. 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.

• Great opportunity to gain experience and learn about careers at the WI Department of Natural Resources.
• Opportunity to enhance your resume with skills learned on the job.
• May accommodate flexibility for part‑time or full‑time work hours and seasonal schedules. Work schedules are dependent on business needs.
• Allows individuals to hold multiple LTE appointments concurrently. Each LTE position allows a maximum of 1,039 hours in a twelve‑month period.

• 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. A criminal charge or conviction 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.
• Eligible to work in the U.S.: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. The Department of Natural Resources does not sponsor work visas at the time of hire or during employment. All persons hired must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required Employment Eligibility 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,…