Fisheries Biologist 1

Taleo; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Leave & Holidays

Retirement Plan

Job summary

The Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks in Kalispell is seeking a Fisheries Biologist 1 to develop field plans, establish sampling sites, and monitor fish populations and habitats. The role includes data entry/analysis, reporting, and equipment maintenance in a field environment.

A Bachelor’s degree in fish biology or related field and three years of relevant experience are required. The position is full-time in Kalispell, with standard state benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and three years of progressive related experience or work closely related to fish and wildlife biology.

Responsibilities

• Develop yearly and daily work plans to collect scientific data.
• Establish sampling sites and oversee monitoring of fish populations and habitat parameters.
• Enter, summarize, analyze, and ensure quality control of ecological/biological data; create reports.
• Purchase, maintenance, repair and operation of field equipment (boats, motors, nets, etc.).
• Manage out-flows at Ashley Lake Dam and report flow/staff gage data; assist with dam safety inspections.

Skills

Data analysis

Field data collection

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in fish biology, fish and wildlife management, ecology, biology

Job description

Job Description - Fisheries Biologist 1 (26141198)

Special Information

Identity of applicants who become finalists may be released to the public if the Department deems it necessary. Employees who exceed 1,040 hours in a calendar year are also provided health, dental and life insurance. Other benefits include retirement, paid vacation, sick and holidays. This position may be covered by a VEBA (Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association).

A successful applicant will be subject to a background investigation.

Women and minorities are under-represented in this job category and are encouraged to apply.

Effective June 22, 2026, this agency is participating in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer and completing Form I-9, your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification. For more information about E-Verify, please visit the E-Verify website found here, https://www.e-verify.gov/

Job Duties

Based on goals developed by biologists and fisheries managers, the biologist 1 will formulate yearly and daily work plans to collect scientific data, establish sampling sites and oversee methods for monitoring fish populations and habitat parameters. The Technician will also enter, summarize, analyze, and ensure quality control of ecological/biological data and create reports. Purchase, maintenance, repair and operation of a variety of field equipment such as boats, outboard motors, vehicles, electro-fishers, nets, and specialized fisheries survey and inventory equipment is the responsibility of the technician.

The biologist 1 will be responsible for managing out-flows at Ashley Lake Dam in accordance with the Ashley Lake management plan. The technician will also be responsible for cataloging and reporting flow and staff gage data, coordinating an annual dam safety inspection, performing dam maintenance and drafting an annual state of the lake letter.

Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience)

The knowledge, skills, and abilities of this position are normally attained through combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in fish biology, fish and wildlife management, ecology, biology, and three years of progressive job-related experience or work closely related to fish and wildlife biology.Combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Applicant Pool Statement : If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment : Not Applicable

Salary

27.94 - 27.94 Hourly Telework Eligibility : Not Telework Eligible Benefits Package Eligibility : Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

Number of Openings

1

Employee Status

Regular

Schedule

Full-Time

Job Type

Standard

Shift

Variable

Travel

Yes, 10 % of the Time

Primary Location

Kalispell Agency : Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks Union : 000 - None

Posting Date

Sep 25, 2026, 5:41:43 PM

Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone)

Oct 26, 2026, 5:59:00 AM

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