OPEN | Fisheries Aide (LTE)

fyke net

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: 

This is a temporary, part-time position. Dates of employment are not fixed but will run approximately 2-3 weeks after ice-out. 
 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Assist with electrofishing (typically at night) and/or fyke netting (during the day) of adult walleye in ceded territory lakes and perhaps rivers. Persons will help launch and operate boats, dip fish, and collect biological information. The ability to travel for up to 3 consecutive weeks is required. Overnight lodging, per diem, and mileage will be paid. Must be willing to share overnight lodging accommodations with co-workers.
 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Ability to identify gamefish and panfish. Persons will be expected to follow safety guidelines, to collect information in an efficient manner, and record data neatly and accurately. Vehicle and driver's license preferred but not required. All applicants will be considered but Indian preference will be given if all other qualifications are equal. Also, preference given to persons with previous GLIFWC employment.