LTE Fisheries Technicians - Two Rivers

Introduction · We are dedicated to working with Wisconsinites while preserving and enhancing the natural resources of Wisconsin. In partnership with individuals and organizations; DNR staff manage fish, wildlife, forests, parks, air and water resources while promoting a healthy, ...

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Introduction

We are dedicated to working with Wisconsinites while preserving and enhancing the natural resources of Wisconsin.

In partnership with individuals and organizations; DNR staff manage fish, wildlife, forests, parks, air and water resources while promoting a healthy, sustainable environment and a full range of outdoor opportunities.

The Wisconsin DNR is hiring up to five (5) LTE (Limited Term Employee) Fisheries Technicians for our Lake Michigan Field Units.

These positions are expected to begin in April and work through September.

The five (5) positions may be stationed in Milwaukee, Plymouth, Sturgeon Bay (low rent housing may be available), Kewaunee, and/or Two Rivers, WI.

These workstations will be assigned as positions become available.

This recruitment may be used to fill other similar vacancies in the future.

To see all opportunities currently available at DNR, follow this link: DNR ).

Position Summary

These positions provide opportunities to gain valuable experience working with the WI DNR. You'll build your skills handling fish and working with the public on a daily basis.

The numerous fish you'll encounter will expand your ability to obtain biological data while improving your identification skills at the same time.

Additionally, creel surveys are the best tool that fisheries managers have to monitor recreational harvest.

Incumbents of these positions will learn the intricacies of such surveys and develop skills that can be applied in future fisheries management careers.

These positions are responsible for performing creel clerk duties independently or under general supervision. The positions will interview anglers, identify and measure angler-caught fish, record data, collate and enter the collected data.

They will also provide information to anglers and the public on local fisheries topics and may also prepare written creel reports.

Salary Information

These positions pay between $ $18.58 per hour and are in pay schedule and range Compensation will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan.

Job Details

This is a Limited Term Employment (LTE) position and will not automatically lead to permanent state employment or be entitled to the same benefits as permanent employees.

More About LTE Positions

Offer a great opportunity to gain experience and learn about careers at the WI Department of Natural Resources.
Provide opportunities for individuals to enhance their resumes with skills learned on the job.
May accommodate flexibility for part-time or full-time work hours and seasonal schedules. Work schedules are dependent on business needs.
Allow individuals to hold multiple LTE appointments concurrently. If both LTE positions are at the same agency, the positions must be bona fide different positions. Each individual LTE position allows for maximum of 1039 hours in a twelve-month period.

Special Requirements

Residency:
To be considered for this position, you must be a resident of the State of Wisconsin.

A Wisconsin Resident Is a Person Who

Has established a residence, as defined in s , in this state not less than 10 days earlier;
Has resided in this state for not less than a total of one year out of the immediately preceding 5 years;
Is eligible to register to vote in this state; or
Is the spouse of a person meeting the requirements of par. (a), (b), or (c)." s , Wis. Stats.

Background Checks:
The Department of Natural Resources conducts criminal background checks on final applicants prior to a job offer. Please note that a criminal charge or conviction on your record will not necessarily disqualify you from state employment.

In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the DNR does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.

Eligible to work in U

S:
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. The Department of Natural Resources does not sponsor work visas at the time of hire or anytime during employment.

All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required Employment Eligibility I-9 form upon hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
The DNR is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

Qualifications

In addition to the required qualifications below, the selected candidate must be eligible to drive a state vehicle and meet the following criteria:

Have a valid driver's license
Be at least 18 years of age
Have a minimum of two years licensed driving experience
Have not had three (3) or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents in the past two (2) years
Have no OWI/DUI violations within the past year

Qualified Candidates Will Have

Ability to accurately identify common Lake Michigan fish to species name
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to work independently with limited supervision
Ability to approach anglers where they commonly fish - this includes piers and breakwaters, rocky shorelines, open sand, cobble beaches, and along streams and rivers over uneven terrain
Ability and willingness to work in inclement weather
Ability and willingness to work all weekends and holidays, as well as early morning and late evening hours according to an irregular assigned schedule
Availability to work through September 30

In addition to possessing all of the required qualifications, well qualified candidates will have:

Prior completion of fisheries related college courses
Prior experience working or volunteering in fisheries

How To Apply

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For Any Position-related Questions, Please Feel Free To Contact

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Deadline to Apply

Applications must be received by 11:59pm, Central Time, on March 9th, 2026 in order to be considered.