POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION:
FISHERY TECHNICIAN I
DEPARTMENT:
Biology Department
GRADE:
REPORTS TO:
Fisheries Biologist
STATUS: Non-Exempt
TERM:
Temporary Part Time
28 hours a week beginning in July 8th and ending November 6;
may be extended depending on availability of funding
DOE
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Fishery Technician I employee will assist the Bay Mills Biological Services Program
Fishery Department during routine Great Lakes fish stock assessment and commercial
harvest monitoring projects. This position will require the employee to perform tasks
associated with deploying assessment gear, collecting and analyzing fishery data,
maintaining gear and equipment, and various mechanical, electrical, and construction
duties.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The Fishery Technician I will assist the Fisheries Biologist & Lead Fisheries Tech with
the following tasks:
1. Collecting fishery data during routine stock assessment and commercial harvest
monitoring activities.
2. Fish aging, diet analysis, and computer data entry.
3. Preparing and loading equipment and gear necessary for fieldwork.
4. Maintaining and repairing assessment gear, vessels, motors, equipment, and vehicles.
5. Completing equipment and gear inventories.
6. Performing general electrical, plumbing, and construction tasks.
7. Assisting with other Bay Mills Biological Services Program projects.
8. Supervising and training seasonal employees when necessary and applicable.
9. Other duties may be assigned within the scope and complexity of this position’s
essential functions.
10. Must attend all mandatory trainings.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This position may require working during adverse weather conditions. Fieldwork and/or
office duties may require the employee to begin early in the morning, work late into the
evenings, and travel long distances. Heavy lifting (> 100 pounds) will be required and
the employee should be in good physical condition.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
1. High School Diploma or equivalent.
2. Must have valid drivers license and excellent driving record.
3. Identification of Great Lakes fish species and fish anatomy.
4. Should be familiar with commercial and assessment gear necessary to capture and/or
sample fish populations.
5. Knowledge of net mending and construction.
6. Maintenance and repair of gasoline engines, outboard motors, snowmobiles, ATV’s
and vehicles.
7. General electrical, plumbing, and construction techniques.
8. Familiar with computer software including spreadsheets and databases.
9. Must be able to communicate clearly with supervisors and the public during normal
work hours.
10. Must have an excellent past work record.
11. To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily
perform each function listed under the essential functions and physical demands
categories of this position description.
PREFERENCE:
Preference will be given to those of Native American descent.
CLOSING DATE:
July 2, 2013 (4:30pm)
APPLY TO:
Send Resume and list of references to:
Heather Lyons; Recruiter
Bay Mills Human Resources Department
12124 W. Lakeshore Drive
Brimley, MI 49715
hrleapley@baymills.org
Subject: Fishery Technician I