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Michigan Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Division

2022 Seasonal Position

Position: Short-term State Worker located at the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) 5666 M-123, Newberry, MI 49868. This is a temporary, non-career, position.

Wage: State worker hourly pay rates are $12.00 for first-time workers or those with less than 400 hours of previous DNR experience; $12.86 with 400+ hours of DNR experience in 2020, and $13.72 with 400+ hours of DNR experience in each of 2020 and 2021.

Duration: Up to 16 weeks (640 hours) between May and September.  The actual starting and ending dates are flexible.  Daily work hours include mostly day shifts but may include some weekends scheduled as needed.  Hours worked will be five, 8 hour shifts with limited overtime shifts.

Duties: Principal duties are to assist with field sampling for fisheries assessment surveys, including the collection of angler, fish, and habitat information.  Candidate will also assist with fish rearing and stocking, equipment and facility maintenance, computer data entry, and data quality assurance/quality control.  Candidate will learn field skills related to fish collections and use organizational, data management, and interpersonal skills.  Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications: Applicants should be self-starting, highly motivated individuals interested in performing fisheries-related fieldwork that often involves strenuous physical labor.  Candidate must be able to lift heavy objects and work outdoors in all types of weather.  Small boat handling and trailering skills are desired.  Preference will be given to applicants with prior fisheries field experience, general knowledge of fish identification.  Academic coursework, work experience, and other skills will also be considered.  Must be 18 years old and possess a current Michigan driver’s license and have an excellent driving record.  Work schedule will include various shifts and some weekends.  Travel expenses will be provided for any out-of-area travel.  Employment with the DNR is subject to Civil Service rules and regulations of the state of Michigan.  A variety of positions are classified as State Worker 4 positions, but duties vary widely by position.  Civil Service rules require all State Workers to submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test.  A criminal history check may also be required. The State of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application:
Submit by email, a cover letter, cell phone # (if available), resume including GPA, DNR employment application form # PR-7123e http://www.michigan.gov/documents/dnr/dnr_employment_application_pr7123_443361_7.pdf   and contact information for three references to Shawn Sapp at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> additional info 906-293-9402

Closing date: February 22, 2022.