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Seasonal Fisheries Biologists Aids (20 Positions)

Deadline:
Employer:
Indiana DNR, Division of Fish and Wildlife
Job Field:
Fisheries
Job Type:
Seasonal, Temporary, Internship
Location:
Michigan
Location Detail:
Work locations across the state include Michigan City, North Judson, Orland, Columbia City, Martinsville, Bloomington, and Winslow. Housing is provided at North Judson, Michigan City, and Winslow.
Job Description:

Responsibilities and Assignments: Seasonal naturalist aides are hired approximately spring through fall to assist district fish management and research biologists in conducting field investigations. This includes lake and stream fish population surveys, angler surveys, fish population estimates, water quality analysis, and aquatic vegetation management. Aides assist with biological research projects by gathering and processing data, and performing related duties such as operating, maintaining and constructing the equipment used to collect the data.

Working Conditions: Seasonal naturalist aides work outdoors in all types of weather conditions. Physical labor can include lifting, walking and working in and around water and a variety of outside and indoor environments. Work assignments will include varied schedules and hours

Qualifications:

Requirements: Seasonal naturalist aides must have a valid driver license and an acceptable driving record.

Desired Skills: Applicants for these positions are expected to have basic knowledge of math and scientific methods, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with the public. Students with a background in fisheries/aquatic sciences are preferred.

Miscellaneous:

Gain valuable job knowledge with the Indiana DNR, Division of Fish and Wildlife, this year. The Division annually employs approximately 20 seasonal aides to assist biologists with fisheries projects. There are a range of positions with desired start dates as early as 3/1/2021 and ending in the fall. Students that are available only during the summer are encouraged to apply also

Salary:
The hourly rate is $14/hr
How to Apply:

Contacts: Please send a resume to the respective biologist you are interested in working for after applying for the job on our web site https://workforindiana.in.gov/ . Lake Michigan- Ben Dickinson bdickinson@dnr.in.gov, North Judson (District 1)- Tom Bacula tbacula@dnr.in.gov, Orland (District 2)- Matt Horsley mhorsley@dnr.in.gov , Columbia City- Tyler Delauder (District 3) tdelauder@dnr.in.gov and Matthew Linn (North Research) mlinn@dnr.in.gov, Martinsville- Dan Carnahan (District 4) dcarnahan@dnr.in.gov, Bloomington- Dave Kittaka (District 5) dkittaka@dnr.in.gov and Sandy Clark-Kolaks (South Research) sclark-kolaks@dnr.in.gov, Winslow- Andy Bueltmann (District 6) abueltmann@dnr.in.gov , Sarah Molinaro (Big Rivers) smolinaro@dnr.in.gov, Craig Jansen (Invasive Carp) cjansen1@dnr.in.gov .

To apply, go to this website https://workforindiana.in.gov/ and search job requisition number 314621 for Lake Michigan, 314524 for North Region, and 314561 for South Region fisheries intermittent positions.

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