| Location | Elmira, MI |
| Salary | $21.22–$34.69 Per Hour |
Fisheries Technician 8-E10 (2 VACANCIES)
Salary
$21.22 - $34.69 Hourly
Location
Elmira, MI
Job Type
Limited Term (position has expiration date)
Job Number
7501-27-FISH-003
Department
Natural Resources
Opening Date
11/02/2026
Closing Date
11/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
TECHNICAL (SEIU)
Job Description
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.
Position Description
These are limited-term positions, lasting up to two years depending on available funding.
Experience and Education
EDUCATION:
Possession of an associate's degree in science with course work emphasis in limnology, ichthyology, aquatic systems, or field biology.
EXPERIENCE:
Fisheries Technician 8
No specific type or amount is required.
Fisheries Technician 9
One year of experience performing technical fisheries management activities equivalent to a Fisheries Technician.
Fisheries Technician E10
Two years of experience performing technical fisheries management activities equivalent to a Fisheries Technician, including one year equivalent to a Fisheries Technician 9.
Other Considerations
Fisheries Technician E10
Possession of a bachelor's degree or higher with 16 semester (24 term) credits in job specific or related course work may be substituted for the education and experience requirements.
Additional Requirements and Information
Please attach a cover letter, resume, and official college transcripts to your application. For our purposes, "Official Transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrars signature and/or seal.
Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
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
Pesticide Applicators License required within 12 Months of hire date.
Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
NOTE: Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.
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Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.
More details on benefits for our new hires are below:
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Retirement Programs: The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state's contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available at http://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
Vacation and Sick Leave: Eligible full-time employees receive between 15 and 35 personal days and 13 sick days per year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.
Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leave immediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.
Paid Holidays: Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year's Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.
Bonus Programs: Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.
Military Pay Differential: Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.
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Alternative and Remote Work Schedules: Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.
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Updated: 2/28/24
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FISHTCH - Do you possess one of the following? An associates degree or higher in science with course work emphasis in limnology, icthyology, aquatic systems, or field biology. If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts; OR a bachelors degree or higher with 16 semester (24 term) credits in job specific or related course work. If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.
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FISHTCH - Please select your level of experience.
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Please mark the appropriate boxes that show which college level courses you have taken.
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Have you worked as a paid employee for Fisheries Division of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources?
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If you indicated you have experience working within Michigan's Fisheries Division, please provide examples of the work you have performed. If none, enter N/A
06
Select the response that best describes your job experience related to coldwater/coolwater fish culture: (cumulatively add any volunteer or part-time experience together to establish an equal amount of full-time experience in years. (2080 hours equals one year). Answer must be supported in application materials.
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If you indicated you have job experience related to coldwater/coolwater fish culture, please provide examples of when and where you gained this experience. If none, enter N/A
08
Select the response that best describes your professional experience with lake whitefish or cisco.
09
If you indicated you have experience working with lake whitefish or cisco, please provide examples of the professional experience. If none, enter N/A
10
What is your experience with performing fish disease diagnostics? Answer must be supported in application materials.
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If you indicated you have experience with performing fish disease and diagnostics, please provide examples of the diseases you have identified. If none, enter N/A
12
Which response best describes your experience in performing chemical treatments to fish eggs, fry, or fingerlings? Answer must be supported in application materials.
13
If you indicated you have experience in performing chemical treatments, please provide examples of chemicals used and on what species to support your answer. If none, enter N/A
14
Select the response that best describes your fisheries field work experience (2080 hours is one year):
15
If you indicated you have fisheries field work experience, please provide examples with when, where and the types of methods you have used to support your answer. If none, enter N/A
16
Select the response that best describes your boating experience.
17
If you indicated you have boating experience, please provide details of your experience to support your answer. If none, enter N/A
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Have you attached a copy of your official transcripts, cover letter, resume, and three professional references, one must be current or most recent? Failure to do so may cause your application to be screened out.
Required Question
Employer State of Michigan
Department Natural Resources Address 525 West Allegan
Lansing, Michigan, 48909
Phone 517-284-5014