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The Seasonal Creel Clerk will assist in a collaboration among UM’s Center for Integrated Research on the Environment (CIRE), the US Air Force, and the Nebraska Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit at the University of Nebraska—Lincoln to assess long term social-ecological angler behavior and patterns at the Base Lake on Offutt Air Force Base in Bellevue, Nebraska. The Creek Clerk will interview anglers at the Base Lake to identify how anglers influence fish communities and how these fish communities respond to angling. The research-nature of this project requires that interviews occur on randomly selected days within each month (April-November). The assigned work schedule will vary from week to week. Interviews must be performed on week days and weekend days, as well as on holiday weekends (July 4, Memorial Day, and Labor Day). Each day will consist of an 8-hour shift in either the morning or the afternoon. The creel survey position starts April 1st and runs through November 10th, 2024. Training will occur in mid-March; exact dates TBD.
Major Duties Include:
- Primary responsibilities of the position are interviewing anglers at the Base Lake and entering data into a centralized database.
- Providing weekly updates to CIRE project manager at the University of Montana.
The Creel Clerk will work closely with University of Montana faculty and staff, researchers at the Nebraska Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, and Air Force property managers.
Required Skills
- Meet requirements for University of Montana employment including a background check.
- Must be legally able to work on Department of Defense properties.
- Ability to interact with individuals and special interest groups with diverse and potentially conflicting viewpoints regarding natural and cultural resource management priorities.
Minimum Required Experience
- High school diploma
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to gain contractor level DoD security clearance
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity working in highly structured organizations, such as governmental agencies, the military or corporations, with established lines of authority, procedures and protocols.
- Experience working on a natural resources-based research project.
- Knowledge of fishing and ability to communicate with the public.
About the Center for Integrated Research on the Environment
CIRE offers expert task-based execution and research in natural resource management, wildland fire operations, and cultural resource management to our Federal, Tribal, State and private-sector partners via cooperative agreements, grants and partnering opportunities.
Position Details
Position Title: Seasonal Creel Clerk (Temporary)
Position Number: 920R01
Department: CIRE; umt.edu/cire
Work Schedule: Full-time, Seasonal .48 FTE (19 Hours a week), weekdays, weekends, and holidays based on study design.
Salary: $20/hr.
Union Affiliation: None
Probationary Period: Six months minimum
Benefits Include : Mandatory retirement plan, and wellness program
Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the Offer of Employment In accordance with University regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. References: References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing: Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions. Employment Eligibility: All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).
How to Apply
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and the position will remain open until filled. Candidates are required to submit the following materials online via "New Resume/CV" button below, please do not apply through Indeed.
A complete application Includes:
Missoula, Montana, United States