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NATURAL RESOURCES TECHNICIAN SUPERVISOR 12 (2 Vacancies)

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NATURAL RESOURCES TECHNICIAN SUPERVISOR 12 (2 Vacancies)

Salary

$26.07 - $37.98 Hourly

Location

Various, MI

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Job Number

7501-24-FISH-036

Department

Natural Resources

Opening Date

06/26/2024

Closing Date

7/10/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

Job Description

Vacancy 1 - Plainwell, MI (Southern Lake Management Unit)

Supervise employees for fisheries management surveys, the Statewide Angler Survey Program, and construction, maintenance, and operation of fish rearing ponds and fish ladders. Supervise equipment fabrication, repair, and maintenance, and building and facility maintenance. Oversee special fisheries projects such as stream improvement and chemical reclamation of fish populations. Manage public relations, interdivisional cooperation and assistance, and administrative duties and supervision of field crews in a fisheries management unit. Purchase goods and services for the unit, review and approve employee time, expenses, invoices, and procurement card logs. Conduct performance evaluations.

Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/PDReportNRTS12SouthernLakeMUFisheries.pdf)

Vacancy 2-Harrietta, MI (Central Lake Management Unit)

Supervise employees for fisheries management surveys, the Statewide Angler Survey Program, and construction, maintenance, and operation of fish rearing ponds, and weir operations. Supervise equipment fabrication, repair, and maintenance, and building and facility maintenance. Oversee special fisheries projects such as stream improvement and chemical reclamation of fish populations. Manage public relations, interdivisional cooperation and assistance, and administrative duties and supervision of field crews in a fisheries management unit. Purchase goods and services for the unit, review and approve employee time, expenses, invoices, and procurement card logs. Conduct performance evaluations.

Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/PDReportNRTS12CentralLakeMUFisheries.pdf)

Required Education and Experience

Education

Possession of an associate’s degree in a biological science.

Experience

Four years of experience equivalent to a Fisheries Technician or Wildlife Technician, including two years equivalent to a Fisheries Technician E10 or Wildlife Technician E10, or one year equivalent to a Fisheries Technician 11 or Wildlife Technician 11. Natural Resources Technician Supervisor 12.

Additional Requirements and Information

Please attach a cover letter, resume, and official college transcripts to your application. For our purposes, "Official Transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal.

Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.

Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

Some positions in this job may be assigned duties that require the application of pesticides, which may require certification or registration as a pesticide applicator in compliance with the Pesticide Control Act of 1976.

Certain positions may be assigned subclass codes and individuals appointed must possess the required specialized experience.

NOTE: Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.

View the job specification at:

https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/N/NaturalResourcesTechnicianSupervisor.pdf

State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.

More details on benefits for our new hires are below:

Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state’s military and veterans; rebuild our state’s infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.

Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available atwww.mi.gov/employeebenefits.

Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.

Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.

Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.

Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.

Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.

Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.

Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans.Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.

Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.

Professional Development:To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.

Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.

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Updated: 2/28/24

01

NATRSPV – Do you possess at least four years of experience equivalent to a Fisheries Technician or Wildlife Technician?

• Yes

• No

  02

  NATRSPV – Do you possess an associate's degree or higher in a biological science? If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcript.

• Yes

• No

  03

  Have you had any coursework or training related to personnel management?

• Yes

• No

  04

  Describe your computer experience (choose all that apply).

• Basic word processing

• Data entry

• Presentation software

• Spreadsheet development

• Database management

• None of the above

  05

  Chose all areas that you have had professional experience in.

• Fish culture

• Water quality sampling

• Aquatic habitat assessment

• Fish identification

• Fisheries survey techniques

• Operating a boat and outboard motor

• Fish age and growth analysis

• None of the above

  06

  Describe the experience indicated in question 5. If none, enter N/A.

  07

  Identify what areas you have had professional experience in (choose all that apply).

• Equipment maintenance

• Equipment fabrication

• Construction skills

• Welding

• Small dam inspection and maintenance

• Equipment procurement

• Safety Data Sheets

• Inventory

• None of the above

  08

  Describe the experience identified in question 7. If none, enter N/A.

  09

  Have you ever worked creel census?

• Yes

• No

  10

  If you have had managerial/supervisory experience, please select all that apply:

• Overseeing a crew of workers

• Setting work priorities

• Interagency project coordination

• Budgeting

• Training personnel

• Performance appraisals

• Hiring employees

• None of the above

  11

  Do you have public speaking experience?

• Yes

• No

  12

  Please indicate your interest in the Natural Resources Technician Supervisor 12 position for the Central Lake Michigan Management Unit in Harrietta, MI.

• Preferred

• Alternate

• Not interested

  13

  Please indicate your interest in the Natural Resources Technician Supervisor 12 position for the Southern Lake Michigan Management Unit in Plainwell, MI.

• Preferred

• Alternate

• Not interested

  14

  Did you attach a copy of your official transcripts, cover letter, and resume? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)

• Yes

• No

  Required Question

Agency

State of Michigan

Department

Natural Resources

Address

525 West Allegan

Lansing, Michigan, 48909

Phone

517-284-5014

Website

https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/about/careers

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