Seasonal Urban Fisheries Creel Clerk (Hourly)
Illinois Natural History Survey
University of Illinois
Job Description: Conduct in-person angler interviews at fishing lakes within the Forest Preserve Districts of Cook County, IL and DuPage County, IL as part of a collaborative project to investigate the effects of artificial habitat enhancements. Sites will include the Mallard Lake, McDowell Grove, and Hidden Lake preserves in DuPage County and the Palos Preserves in Cook County. Specific duties include conducting counts of anglers, identifying anglers’ catch to species of fish, collecting biological information from fish such as lengths and weights, and conducting oral interviews and distributing take-home mail or online surveys. Interviews will be used to develop estimates of fishing effort, harvest rates, and angler perceptions of habitat enhancement and fishery quality. Work will be conducted under the direction of Dr. Joe Parkos (Illinois Natural History Survey, Kaskaskia Biological Station) and in conjunction with faculty, graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and other research assistants at the University of Illinois.
Qualifications: High School diploma required. Working towards or earned a Bachelor’s degree in fisheries, aquatic ecology or closely related field preferred. Good judgement and interpersonal skills are essential. Requires commitment to safety and meticulous data recording. Geographic familiarity with the Chicago metropolitan area is preferred. Candidate must be willing to work in adverse weather conditions and on nights and weekends. A valid driver’s license and ability to swim is required. A personal vehicle will be required for travel to and from all sites.
Salary: $15.00 per hour
Available: May 1 – October 31, 2021; 40 hours per week
Application: For full consideration, applications should be received by 3/5/2021, but position will remain open until filled. Electronic applications required. To apply, please send cover letter, resume, copy of unofficial college transcripts, and names and contact information of three references to Kyle Broadway, 217-728-4851, broadway@illinois.edu.
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