LTE Hatchery Fisheries Technicians (Wild Rose and Kewaunee)

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 two (2) LTE (Limited Term Employee) – Fisheries Technicians at our Wild Rose Hatchery in Wild Rose, WI and (2) LTE Fisheries Technicians at our Kewaunee Besadny Fish Facility in Kewaunee, WI.

The positions at Wild Rose will be working 32 hours per week for 32 weeks (8 months), for a maximum of 1039 hours, and will include working every other weekend. One position will start April 7th and the other will begin on April 21st.

The positions at Kewaunee will be full time for approximately 8 weeks (2 months) during the Steelhead spawning season and will include occasional weekend and holiday work.

This recruitment may be used to fill future similar vacancies.

To see all opportunities currently available at DNR, follow this link: DNR (wisc.jobs).

Wild Rose:

These positions are for Limited Term Fisheries Technicians working with cold and Coolwater fish species at the Wild Rose Hatchery and the associated propagation areas. These positions assist with all phases of the Coldwater and Coolwater fisheries propagation, as well as facilities management duties. These positions receive day to day guidance from senior hatchery staff.

60% Independently feed fish, fill and adjust feeders, monitor feeding activities. Clean tanks, raceways, and ponds. Observes behavior and monitor for diseases and water quality. Assist with seining moving and sorting fish between ponds.

25% Maintain buildings, grounds and equipment as directed.

10% Assist in seining and loading fish for distribution. Drive distribution truck to stocking location. Temper fish and release to stream/lake.

5% Assist in spawning and hatching of eggs, egg picking, fry clean up and distribution to start tanks.

Kewaunee:

These positions will be working with cold water fish species at the Besadny Anadromous Fish Facility and the associated propagation areas. The positions will primarily assist with broodstock care and spawning activities of trout and salmon returning to the weirs from Lake Michigan. Additional work will include facility maintenance and providing educational programs to groups on site. These positions receive day to day guidance from senior hatchery staff.

The positions will be working full time (40 hours per week) for approximately 2 months during the spring steelhead run and will include occasional weekend and holiday work.”

50% Assist in the collection and care of wild brood stocks, as well as spawning of eggs. Clean tanks, raceways, and ponds. Observes behavior and monitor for diseases and water quality. Assist with seining moving and sorting fish between ponds.

40% Maintain buildings, grounds and equipment as directed.

10% Assist in seining and loading fish for distribution. Drive distribution truck to stocking location. Temper fish and release to stream/lake.

These positions pay $16.98 per hour and are 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.

More about LTE positions:

1) Offer a great opportunity to gain experience and learn about careers at the WI Department of Natural Resources.

2) Provide opportunities for individuals to enhance their resumes with skills learned on the job.

3) May accommodate flexibility for part-time or full-time work hours and seasonal schedules. Work schedules are dependent on business needs.

4) Allow individuals to hold multiple LTE appointments concurrently. If both LTE positions are at the same agency, the positions must be bona fide different positions. Each individual LTE position allows for maximum of 1039 hours in a twelve-month period.

Special Requirements:

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

A Wisconsin resident is a person who:

a. Has established a residence, as defined in s. 6.10(1), in this state not less than 10 days earlier;

b. Has resided in this state for not less than a total of one year out of the immediately preceding 5 years;

c. Is eligible to register to vote in this state; or

d. Is the spouse of a person meeting the requirements of par. (a), (b), or (c).” s.230.03(12), Wis. Stats.

2) 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. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the DNR does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.

3) Eligible to work in 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 anytime during employment. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required Employment Eligibility I-9 form upon 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.

In addition to the required qualifications below, the selected candidates must be eligible to drive a state vehicle and meet the following criteria:

• Have a valid driver’s license
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have a minimum of two years licensed driving experience
• Have not had three (3) or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents in the past two (2) years
• Have no OWI/DUI violations within the past year

Required:

• Ability to and willingness to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Ability to work weekend, evening and holiday work hours
• Experience operating trucks, pumps, mowers, string trimmers, snow blowers and hand tools
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and the public

Preferred:

• Knowledge in fish culture techniques
• Experience in facility maintenance and repair

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Applications must be received by 11:59pm, Central Time, on February 12th, 2025 in order to be considered.