Creel Worker — Spring Fishing Season

Creel Work

Limited Term Employee, Approximately, 15-30 days (April – May)

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the supervision and direction of assigned GLIFWC Warden(s) and Creel Manager, Creel Workers are responsible for monitoring and recording spring fishing harvest activities at their nightly assigned lake/river.

  1. Count, measure, and sex the various species of fish harvested on their assigned body of
    water.
  2. Issue fishing permits (spearing, netting, snagging) to tribal harvesters.
  3. Complete nightly catch reports and other forms as directed and turn them in at the end of your shift to the Creel Manager and/or GLIFWC Warden.
  4. Monitor the landings and report all harvester harassment incidents and their threats to law enforcement.
  5. Maintain a safe and clean working environment and pick up all litter around the boat landing prior to leaving for the night.
  6. Help disinfect boats as they come off the water to help protect our waters from aquatic invasive species.
  7. Document daily starting and ending time and mileage.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Applicants must be able to identify various species of fish and must be comfortable touching and picking up fish.
  2. Must have legible handwriting.
  3. Must be able to follow verbal and written directions with little to no direct supervision.
  4. Willingness to work outdoors in inclement weather.
  5. Willingness to work a variable schedule (including all weekends and holidays).
  6. Must be able to work nightly (6:00P.M.–2:00A.M.)for approximately two weeks straight. For MN location, must be willing to work nightly (6:00P.M.–2:00A.M.) and 10:00A.M.–2:00 P.M).
  7. Must possess a valid, unexpired driver's license, access to a reliable vehicle, appropriate vehicle insurance coverage, and current registration. Maintaining driver eligibility throughout employment is a condition of continued LTE employment. Actual miles driven, or the equivalent mileage from the home station (whichever is less), will be reimbursed at a rate of $0.70 per mile, with reimbursements for one driver per creel team processed bi-weekly through submitted timesheets.
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