Fisheries Seasonal Worker Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa/jobs/newprint/4833701) Apply  Fisheries Seasonal Worker Salary $14.50 - $15.50 Hourly Location State of Iowa - See Job Description, IA Job Type Temporary Job Number 25-02307 Agency 542 Iowa Department of Natural Resources Opening Date 02/14/2025 Closing Date 2/28/2025 11:59 PM Central LinkedIn Tag #LI-DNP Point of Contact Ben Wallace 712-657-2638 ben.wallace@dnr.iowa.gov To Apply The Iowa Department of Natural Resources encourages all applicants to upload a resume and cover letter to the online application. + Description + Questions Job Description Learn about careers in Fisheries while working alongside biologists and technicians with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Seasonal Workers in the Fisheries Bureau perform a variety of duties related to fisheries research, management, culture, or aquatic invasive species. Successful candidates for these positions may be required to work weekends, holidays, nights, and evenings, but exact schedules will vary by location. Most positions require being outdoors in all types of weather and may require travel overnight. This position announcement covers all openings across the state of Iowa. A single application will be used for any desired positions and locations which will be determined during the interview process. Housing is not provided at any location statewide. These are full-time positions (i.e., 40 hours/week), but the dates of employment vary with each position. Six-month positions start at the beginning of April and end the middle of October. Depending upon availability, positions may be open in any or all of the following sections: FISHERIES RESEARCH: Creel Clerk (entry level, 6 month position-Ames) Creel surveys help gather fisheries information such as trends within fisheries or are conducted for research projects. Staff interview anglers about species caught, weigh and measure fish, and collect other structures from the fish harvested. Applicants must be able to work independently or with a team without close supervision. FISHERIES MANAGEMENT:(intermediate to advanced experience, 6 month positions-Decorah, Manchester, and Mount Ayr) Assist a biologist and/or technician with the duties of managing lakes, rivers and streams within a multiple-county district, which includes conducting population surveys using a variety of gear including fyke nets, hoop nets, electroshocking, gill nets, trawls, and seines. Duties may also include stocking of hatchery fish into desired waters, conducting fishing clinics, entering data and operating boats. Travel may be statewide as well as within the confines of the assigned district. FISH CULTURE:(intermediate and advanced experience, 6 month positions-Decorah and Elkader) Assist a biologist and/or technicians in the daily care and rearing of a variety of fish species that will be stocked into Iowa’s waters. Duties can include spawning of adult fish, feeding, measuring growth, observing behavior of juvenile fish, daily cleaning of rearing units, collecting forage for use as fish food, and entering daily data into spreadsheets that calculate growth and adjust feed amounts. Staff may assist with harvest and distribution of species, answer questions and give tours to the public as needed, and assist with collecting fish for aquarium displays. Qualifications Must have an interest in learning about fisheries careers in Iowa and gaining new skills. Must have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license Must be a minimum of 18 years of age Able to work alone, with the public, in all conditions, on weekends, holidays, nights, and evenings as required. Able to withstand physically demanding work, including lifting, bending, or hauling Follow policy and cooperate with supervisors and co-workers Locations The following are POSSIBLE locations of employment for 2025. Elkader (Clayton County) Decorah (Winneshiek County) Manchester (Delaware County) Boone/Ames area (Boone/Story counties) Mount Ayr (Ringgold County) Housing is not provided at any location. During the application process, you will be asked to select the locations where you are willing and available to work. You can select as many locations as you want. If you are willing and able to work in multiple locations, you are more likely to get a position offered to you. To Apply Interested applicants must apply using the State of Iowa Career website by 11:59 p.m. on February 28th, 2025. + Visit Job Openings on the State of Iowa Career pages. https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa + Filter forAgency – 542 Iowa Department of Natural Resources. + SelectFisheries Seasonal Worker. + Click the greenApplybox at top. + In order to apply for State of Iowa positions, you will need to create or log in to your NEOGOV account by clicking on the SIGN IN link at the top right of the career pages. Additional help on applying for jobs can be found on the Iowa Department of Administrative Services website at https://das.iowa.gov/human-resources/state-employment/application-process-faqs For more information about these positions, contact Ben Wallace at 712-657-2638, email ben.wallace@dnr.iowa.gov Ensure you are kept up-to-date of this position by checking your email regularly for emails from info@govermentjobs.com (file://iowa.gov.state.ia.us/data/DNRUsers/mforbes0/My%20Documents/info@govermentjobs.com) . This is a system generated email from the DAS application system and it may be sent directly to your Junk/Spam folder. DNR Application Tips (https://www.iowadnr.gov/About-DNR/Employment) For more information about DNR Employment Opportunities and position specific notices, please visit the DNR Employment (https://www.iowadnr.gov/About-DNR/Employment) website. The State of Iowa is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Iowa DNR Mission To conserve and enhance our natural resources in cooperation with individuals and organizations to improve the quality of life in Iowa and ensure a legacy for future generations. These are non-merit positions with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section. Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise. Minimum Qualification Requirements No specific education or experience is required. 01 After reviewing the list of essential functions for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources position you are applying for, please answer the following question: Based on the list of essential functions listed within the job announcement, are you able to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without a reasonable accommodation? + Yes + No 02 Please select your highest level of education: + Still in high school + High school diploma or GED + Some college courses + Associate degree + Bachelor's degree + Graduate degree 03 Do you have or are you pursuing post secondary education in the degree area of natural resources, biology, environmental science or a similar field? + Yes + No 04 Do you possess or can you obtain a valid driver's license? + Yes + No 05 (Housing not provided at any location in 2025) Potential Duty Stations: Listed below Indicate/check only those locations you are willing and available to work. You may select multiple locations. + Elkader (Clayton County) + Decorah (Winneshiek County) + Manchester (Delaware County) + Ames area (Story County) + Mount Ayr (Ringgold County) 06 AVAILABILITY: 1) Provide the first day you could be available to work for the Iowa DNR: 2) List any commitments or anticipated absences from work during the coming summer: 3) Provide your anticipated last day available to work for the Iowa DNR: 07 How many months have you worked fisheries related positions either with the Iowa DNR, graduate school assistance, or other states? Required Question Employer State of Iowa Agency 542 Iowa Department of Natural Resources Address 6200 Park Ave STE 200 Des Moines, Iowa, 50321 Website http://www.iowadnr.gov/ Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email