Wetland Ecologist

POSITION: Wetland Ecologist

LOCATION: Odanah, Wisconsin

SALARY RANGE: $53,269-$59,390 depending on qualifications

Note: This position has been classified as25% tax-exempt for qualified tribal members under Internal Revenue Code §7873—Tax Exemption for Income Derived from Treaty Fishing Rights-Related Activities. See GLIFWC website for current benefit information.

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Permanent, Full-Time

APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS: June 30, 2025; position will remain open until filled.

Sea Lamprey Fundamentals 

by Bay Paulsen, Communications Specialist, GLIFWC Public Information Office

With resounding success in the last decades’ efforts to control the overwhelming population of sea lampreys in Gichigami’s waters and the native namegos (lake trout) being fully restored, readers may wonder what post-crisis management of this non-local being looks like.

Wetland frog songs mark seasonal change, exemplify TEK

by Zach Wilson, GLIFWC Forest Ecologist

Spring and summer months in Ojibwe Country heralds the return of vibrant amphibian activity, notably among frogs and the one species of toad, the American toad (Anaxyrus americanus). Wetlands are bursting with life, and the calls of our frog friends are singing so loudly that at times they seem deafening.  These species enrich ecosystems and serve as vital indicators of environmental health.​

Camp Nurse

Location: Watton, MI, Camp Nesbit
Classification: Limited Term Employee
Term: August 11-15, 2025 (Mandatory Orientation date on August 10, 2025)
Salary: $36.00 an hour

 

Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Location: Odanah, WI
Salary Range: $45,489- $50,309 (based on qualifications)
Application Review Begins: Open until filled.

Note: Position has been classified as 50% tax-exempt for qualified tribal members under Internal Revenue Code §7873—Tax Exemption for Income Derived from Treaty Fishing Rights-Related Activities.

JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for managing GLIFWC’s payroll and employee benefits functions in accordance with Commission policies and procedures.

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