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Core duties span collecting fisheries and limnological data, maintaining accurate records, processing biological samples, entering and validating data, and performing quality control and summarization. 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Box 30002 Lansing, MI 48909  \nPOSITION DESCRIPTION  \nPosition Code  \n1. FISHTCHA  \n\n| This position description serves as the official classification document of record for this position. Please complete the\u003Cbr>information as accurately as you can as the position description is used to determine the proper classification of the position. |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| 2. Employee's Name (Last, First, M.I.) | 8. Department/Agency\u003Cbr>DNR-NATURAL RESOURCES |\n| 3. Employee Identification Number | 9. Bureau (Institution, Board, or Commission) |\n| 4. Civil Service Position Code Description\u003Cbr>Fisheries Technician-A | 10. Division\u003Cbr>Fisheries |\n| 5. Working Title (What the agency calls the position)\u003Cbr>Fisheries Research Vessel Captain | 11. Section\u003Cbr>Research |\n| 6. Name and Position Code Description of Direct Supervisor\u003Cbr>Hanchin, Patrick; Research Biologist Manager-3 | 12. Unit\u003Cbr>Charlevoix Fisheries Research Station |\n| 7. Name and Position Code Description of Second Level Supervisor\u003Cbr>Herbst, Seth; State Administrative Manager-1 | 13. Work Location (City and Address)/Hours of Work\u003Cbr>96 N. Grant St, Charlevoix, MI 49720 / 80 hours per two week pay period |\n| 14. General Summary of Function/Purpose of Position\u003Cbr>The function of the Senior Fisheries Technician (Research Vessel Captain) is to serve as one captain of a two-captain team to operate research vessels conducting survey and assessment projects on the Great Lakes. Vessel Captains share the responsibility for decisions regarding crew and vessel safety during operations on the Great Lakes and other waters of the State. Vessel captains serve as senior crew members on vessels performing technician duties when not actively captaining the vessel. They perform duties such as collecting fisheries and limnological data, maintaining data and samples collected, processing samples such as fish stomachs and ageing structures, entering data and performing quality control, and summarization activities. Vessel Captains perform more complex duties such as coordinating maintenance and repair of the vessel, research station facilities, and related equipment to ensure safe operation. A senior level technician vessel captain understands and implements current Great Lakes navigation and safety rules. Additionally, they interpret weather and sea conditions using a variety of technologies and knowledge to ensure safe vessel operation. This position will work on other survey projects, operate small boats, and perform sample and data processing, and data entry when not occupied with research vessel related responsibilities. |  |\n\n\n| 15. Please describe the assigned duties, percent of time spent performing each duty, and what is done to complete each duty. List the duties from most important to least important. The total percentage of all duties performed must equal 100 percent. |\n| --- |\n| Duty 1\u003Cbr>General Summary: Percentage: 30\u003Cbr>Serve as a technician conducting fisheries survey work aboard Great Lakes research vessels and on streams and inland lakes.\u003Cbr>Individual tasks related to the duty:\u003Cbr>• Collect fisheries related biological and limnological data during fisheries surveys (e.g. , fish identification and enumeration, length and weight measurements, water temperature and clarity, plankton composition) .\u003Cbr>• Maintain data and records of samples collected during all surveys. Ensure completeness and accuracy of data collections.\u003Cbr>• Assist in the design and production of any specialized data sheets and equipment needed for completion of survey activities.\u003Cbr>• During fisheries surveys, assist in vessel and small boat operations, including handling of nets and fish, operating navigational and deck equipment, trailering, and launching boats, and maintaining gear.\u003Cbr>• Operate specialized equipment required to complete fisheries assessment work.\u003Cbr>• Process biological samples collected during vessel surveys.\u003Cbr>• Maintain d","cbCaiqRS5VaeIf2I","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiqRS5VaeIf2I","pdf",168230,8,"English","# Position Overview\n## General Summary of Function/Purpose of Position\n# Assigned Duties","[{\"question\":\"What is the primary purpose of the Senior Fisheries Technician role?\",\"answer\":\"To serve as one of two captains operating research vessels for Great Lakes survey and assessment projects, ensuring safety, navigation compliance, and execution of technician duties when not actively captaining.\"},{\"question\":\"What data-related tasks does the position perform?\",\"answer\":\"Collects fisheries and limnological data, maintains complete and accurate sample records, enters data into standard databases, performs quality control, and summarizes findings in consultation with biologists and other technicians.\"},{\"question\":\"What safety and operational responsibilities are included?\",\"answer\":\"Captains share responsibility for crew and vessel safety on the Great Lakes and other state waters, implement navigation and safety rules, interpret weather and sea conditions, and coordinate maintenance and repairs for safe operation.\"}]","Fisheries Technician - Senior Fisheries Technician (Research Vessel Captain) Position Description - State of Michigan | PDF"]