Job Description
Job ID: 28421- Fisheries Technician (Summer Seasonal)Agency: Game, Fish and Parks
Location: Chamberlain
Minimum Salary: $14.75
Closing Date: 05/16/2025
This seasonal position will assist fisheries managers and biologists with management and research activities on Missouri River reservoirs. Assist in fish spawning and stocking operations; fish population sampling using gill nets, trap nets, seines, and electrofishing; and angler use and harvest surveys. Assist with data entry and equipment maintenance.
Essential requirements: Valid driver's license, the ability to perform strenuous physical labor, and the ability to work nights and weekends. Ability to communicate effectively with the public.
Beneficial abilities:
Operation and maintenance of boats, motors, and trailers, basic vehicle and equipment maintenance, knowledge of fisheries management principles and techniques, fish identification, and basic computer operation.
Please note this is a temporary or seasonal, non-benefited position, exempt from civil service.
How to Apply:
Applicants have the option to fill out the online application ( https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=9V ) or the State of South Dakota Seasonal/Temporary Application form ( https://bhr.sd.gov/files/seas-tempapp.pdf ) and email or mail it to the address listed below.
Application forms can be emailed or mailed to:
Jason Sorensen, Fisheries Biologist
Department of Game, Fish and Parks
1550 E King Ave
Chamberlain, SD 57325
Or e-mail to: jason.sorensen@state.sd.us
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