FISHeries technician 8-e10

Location: Elmira, MI
Position Type: Limited Term, Full-time
Compensation: $21.22 - $34.69 Hourly

This Fisheries Technician position will assist with lake whitefish gamete collections, rearing, stocking and assessments on Lake Michigan and inland lakes. The position is responsible for functioning as a member of a fish hatchery work unit and is knowledgeable in, and carries out, a full range of tasks, methods, practices, and procedures used in technical fish culture and stocking. This position will assist other units, research section, and tribal agencies to evaluate inland lakes for potential lake whitefish stocking and to assess existing inland lake populations and will assist other state, federal, and tribal hatcheries as necessary. The primary work location will be in Northwest Michigan, however the position will participate in all other statewide lake whitefish efforts as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Fish Care: Daily care of eggs and fish from egg stage to stocking
  • Assist Research Section, Tribal Coordination Unit, and other Field Units with lake whitefish assessment in the Great Lakes and inland water
  • Fish Inventory: Assist with inventory of fish lots by measuring and collecting data for hatchery management practices.
  • Spawning Operations: Participate in fish spawn collection and subsequent care of eggs.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Knowledge, interest, and aptitude in animal husbandry.
  • Knowledge of the identifiable characteristics of fish such as general appearance and habitats commonly found in Michigan waters.
  • Knowledge and methods of care, protection, and rearing of fish, fish foods, diseases, and fish gathering methods and equipment.
  • Ability to perform basic chemical and biological analysis of water samples, operate and maintain mechanical equipment and ordinary shop tools, maintain records, prepare reports, and prepare correspondence related to the work.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with others and maintain favorable public relations.
  • Valid driver’s license required.
  • Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a class B Commercial Driver’s License with tanker endorsement and without air brake restriction within six months of hire
  • Must obtain a commercial Pesticide Applicator’s license within 12 months of hire

Education:

  • Associate’s degree in science with course work emphasis in limnology, ichthyology, aquatic systems, or field biology.

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