LTE Fisheries Technician (Adell)

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 an LTE (Limited Term Employee) Fisheries Technician, in Adell, WI.

This recruitment may be used to fill future similar vacancies.

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

Position Summary

This position is responsible for a broad range of technical support duties for the fisheries management program. This position will feed fish, monitor feeding activities, clean tanks, raceways, and ponds, assist with distribution activities, follow bio-security protocols, conduct outreach, and assist with maintenance of buildings, grounds and equipment.

60% Independently feed fish, fill and adjust feeders, monitor feeding activities. Clean tanks, raceways, and ponds. Observes behavior and monitor for diseases and water quality. Assist with seining moving and sorting fish between ponds.

25% Maintain buildings, grounds and equipment as directed.

10% Assist in seining and loading fish for distribution. Drive distribution truck to stocking location. Temper fish and release to stream/lake.

5% Assist in spawning and hatching of eggs, egg picking, fry clean up and distribution to start tanks.

Salary Information

This position pays $19.66 per hour and is in pay schedule and range 06-12. 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. 6.10(1), 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.230.03(12), 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 candidates 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
  
  

Required

• Ability to and willingness to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Ability to work weekend, evening and holiday work hours
• Experience operating trucks, pumps, mowers, string trimmers, snow blowers and hand tools
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and the public
  
  

Preferred

• Knowledge in fish culture techniques
• Experience in facility maintenance and repair
  
  

How To Apply

Click the “Apply for Job” button and follow the directions. You will be able to save your application as many times as needed and make edits up until the point you submit your application. Once you submit your application, you will not be able to make any updates to the application or any materials submitted.

Please note that the Wiscjobs system will time you out after 30 minutes of activity, so be sure to save your work often to avoid having to re-start the application process.

For any position-related questions, please feel free to contact Harry.Hoodie@Wisconsin.gov.

For technical questions and troubleshooting related to the Wisc.Jobs site, please visit Commonly Asked Questions. Keep in mind that technical assistance is only available Monday through Friday 7:45 am – 4:30 pm.

Your resume and letter of qualifications are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. For instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included in these materials, click here.

Deadline to Apply

Applications must be received by 11:59pm, Central Time, on December 17th, 2026 in order to be considered.