Fisheries Technician (Seasonal)
About The Position
South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks is hiring a seasonal Fisheries Technician for the 2027 field season. The position is expected to run approximately April 1 through September 30, 2027, and will help manage fisheries across northeast South Dakota. The technician will work independently and as part of a team, supporting permanent fisheries staff with fish trapping and transfer, walleye spawning and stocking, adult fish population surveys, aquatic invasive species education and outreach, and research projects. The work includes field activities such as netting, electrofishing, and aquatic invasive species watercraft inspections; tablet and computer use for data entry; and laboratory work such as removing fish aging structures and estimating fish ages. The technician will also maintain vehicles, equipment including nets, buildings, and grounds. Opportunities may be available to assist other Game, Fish, and Parks teams, including Law Enforcement, Terrestrial Habitat and Access, and Terrestrial Wildlife. This is a temporary or seasonal, non-benefited position exempt from civil service.
Requirements
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to perform strenuous physical labor.
- Ability to repeatedly lift 60 pounds.
- Willingness to work in inclement weather.
- Availability to work nights and weekends.
- Some overnight travel may be required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience operating and maintaining boats, motors, and trailers.
- Basic vehicle and equipment maintenance knowledge.
- Knowledge of fisheries management principles and techniques.
- Fish identification skills.
- Basic computer operation skills.
Responsibilities
- Assist with trapping and transferring fish to community ponds.
- Support walleye spawning and stocking efforts.
- Conduct adult fish population surveys.
- Assist with aquatic invasive species education and outreach.
- Support ongoing research projects.
- Perform field work including netting, electrofishing, and aquatic invasive species watercraft inspections.
- Enter data using a tablet or computer.
- Perform laboratory work, including removing fish aging structures and estimating fish ages.
- Maintain vehicles, equipment including nets, buildings, and grounds.
- Potentially assist Law Enforcement, Terrestrial Habitat and Access, and Terrestrial Wildlife crews.
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