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IDNR - Fisheries Naturalist Aide

Each year the Fisheries Section employs sixteen (16) seasonal aides to assist in our fisheries projects. To apply for one of these positions, please send a resume, that includes employment history, and a copy of your transcripts to the address listed below. Please provide your earliest starting date and latest ending date in the correspondence.

PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT: Approximately Spring to Fall, 2009.

COMPENSATION: $10.54/ hr. Subject to change.

DUTIES: Assist hatchery managers, district management and research biologists in conducting field investigations. This includes: lake and stream fish population surveys, creel surveys, population estimates, farm pond contacts, public relations, aquatic weed control, fish population control, fish habitat improvement, and fish culture activities.

QUALIFICATIONS: Preferences will be given to college students enrolled in a fisheries curriculum and having completed courses in fisheries, limnology, and aquatic sciences.

CONTACT: Randy Lang, Fisheries Staff Specialist Indiana Department of Natural Resources Division of Fish & Wildlife 402 W. Washington St., Rm. W-273 Indianapolis, IN 46204 Phone: 317-232-4094 rlang@dnr.in.gov

Application information will be accepted until all position are filled. Placement of aides will begin by January 15, 2009. Please send all information to the Fisheries Section at the address above.

Equal Opportunity Employer



Muncie Bureau of Water Quality - Seasonal Aquatic Biologist

SECTION: Biological Surveillance

START/FINISH DATE: May 11 thru Aug. 14, 2009

DATE POSTED: January 5, 2009

CLOSING DATE: When filled 

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 3 Fisheries, 2 Macroinvertebrate/Mussels

RATE OF PAY: $10.00/hour - 40 hours/week 

 

INTRODUCTION: These positions will be responsible for assisting in the collection of fish or macroinvertebrate communities from the West Fork White River and its tributaries as part of the Bureau of Water Quality’s ongoing water quality monitoring program.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The primary responsibility of the positions will be to assist in either the collection of local fish communities via electrofishing or the collection of macroinvertebrates and mussels.  All work will be done under the direct supervision of either the Fisheries Biologist or the Macroinvertebrate Biologist.  Successful applicants will receive special training and supervision on all sampling and safety procedures and will receive CPR and First-Aid certification.  Fieldwork will consist of processing biological samples (i.e. identification, measurements, etc.)  Some heavy lifting may be required.  During inclement weather, additional laboratory duties including preparation of preserved specimens, data entry, and maintenance of field equipment will also be required. 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must have completed at least one year of undergraduate study and be pursuing a degree in Biology, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Chemistry, or related field.  An application form is required and can be downloaded below.  Successful candidates must pass a mandatory drug test and will be subject to the Muncie Sanitary District’s Drug and Alcohol Policy. 

VISIT: http://msdweb.securesites.net/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=BWQ%20Job%20Postings for Application

CONTACTPlease mail, fax, or email an application and resume to:     

     Rick Conrad, Director

     Bureau of Water Quality

     5150 W. Kilgore Ave

     Muncie, IN 47304

     Email: rcconrad@msdeng.com



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