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Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Alpena Fisheries Research Station
Seasonal Fisheries Aid

Position: Seasonal Fisheries Aid (State Worker) position located at the Michigan DNR’s Alpena Fisheries Research Station, 160 E Fletcher, Alpena, MI 49707. This is a temporary, non-career position.

Wage: State worker hourly pay rates are $15.00 for first-time workers or those with less than 250 hours of previous MDNR experience; $16.08 with 250+ hours of MDNR experience in 2024 (earned by September 1, 2024); and $17.15 with 250+ hours of MDNR experience in 2024 (earned by September 1, 2024) and 400+ hours of MDNR experience in 2023.

Duration:  Up to 1,040 hours.  The preferred start date is March 31, 2025 but candidates who can begin work by May 5, 2025 will be considered.  The appointment will not extend beyond September 30, 2025.  Preference will be given to applicants who are able to work the entire term.

Duties: Principal duties are to assist station personnel with field sampling for vessel-based fisheries assessment surveys using gillnets, trawls, hydroacoustics, and underwater video.  The successful candidate will also assist with facility maintenance, net mending and construction, computer data entry, and some general laboratory work.  The candidate will learn field skills related to fish collections and use organizational, data management, and interpersonal skills.  Other duties may be assigned.  The position will be stationed at the Alpena Fisheries Research Station in Alpena, MI.  Some traveling to field sites will be required, and transportation will be provided for such travel. Reimbursement for travel expenses including meals will be provided for any out-of-area travel. Additional information about the Alpena Fisheries Research Station is available at: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/managing-resources/fisheries/research/alpena .

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities: Applicants should be punctual, self-starting, highly-motivated individuals interested in performing entry level maritime and fisheries-related field and lab work that sometimes involves strenuous physical labor. The candidate must be able to lift moderately heavy objects (up to 50 lbs), work outdoors, and work on various vessels in all types of weather and sea conditions.  The candidate will typically be working as part of a team but may work independently. The work schedule will include various shifts and rarely weekends.  Civil Service rules require all State Workers to submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.

Closing date: February 14, 2025.

Application: Send a cover letter, resume, DNR employment application (available at https://www.michigan.gov/documents/dnr/dnr_employment_application_pr7123_443361_7.pdf) and contact information for three references to Todd Wills at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.