Fisheries Aide

Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lodging provided

Per diem

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission in Wisconsin seeks a Limited-Term Field Fisheries Technician to assist with nighttime electrofishing and daytime fyke netting of adult walleye in Ceded Territory waters. You will help net fish, launch and operate boats, and collect biological information and samples from captures.

Travel for up to three consecutive weeks is required. Overnight lodging, per diem, and mileage are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience with electrofishing and fyke nets preferred.
• Ability to lift fish and collect samples.
• Willingness to travel for weeks at a time.
• Driver's license preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with nighttime electrofishing and daytime fyke netting of walleye.
• Net fish, launch and operate boats, and collect biological information.
• Record data neatly and follow all safety protocols.

Skills

Electrofishing

Fyke netting

Boat operation

Biological sampling

Data recording

Field safety

Tools

GPS devices

Job description

This is a limited-term (LTE) position. Dates of employment are not fixed but are anticipated to begin the week of September 14 and continue through the week of October 19.

WAGES:

• $15.00 per hour; 1-4 years of service
• $16.00 per hour: 5-9 years of service
• $17.00 per hour; 10+ years of service

Assist with nighttime electrofishing and/or daytime fyke netting of adult walleye in Ceded Territory waterbodies. Persons will help net fish, launch and/or operate boats, and collect biological information and samples from captured fish. The ability to travel for up to three consecutive weeks is required. Overnight lodging, per diem, and mileage provided.

Ability to lift fish out of water and into a livewell on survey vessels using a dip net. Ability to identify gamefish and panfish. Persons will be expected to follow all safety and personnel protocols, collect information in an efficient manner, and record data neatly and accurately. Vehicle and driver’s license are preferred but not required. Preference given to persons with previous GLIFWC employment.

CLOSING:

Friday, September 4, 2026, or until filled.