Fisheries Field Technician - Lead & Field Operations

State of Montana; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Leave & Holidays

Retirement Plan

Job summary

State of Montana’s Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks in Great Falls seeks a Fisheries Technician 4 to perform field surveys, manage data, and support aquatic research. This physically demanding role includes electrofishing, boat operation, and travel to remote sites.

The incumbent will coordinate field and lab schedules, maintain equipment, and lead assistants. A bachelor’s degree in fish biology or related field is required, with strong safety focus and teamwork in diverse settings.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in fish biology, fish and wildlife management, ecology or biology and one year of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Survey and inventory aquatic species; collect samples and manage data; operate fisheries equipment including boats.

Skills

Field data collection

Electrofishing

Boat/equipment operation

Team leadership

Safety procedures

Education

Bachelor’s degree in fish biology / ecology / fisheries

Tools

Electrofishing gear

Boats and motors

Data management software

Job description

State of Montana’s Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks in Great Falls seeks a Fisheries Technician 4 to perform field surveys, manage data, and support aquatic research. This physically demanding role includes electrofishing, boat operation, and travel to remote sites.

The incumbent will coordinate field and lab schedules, maintain equipment, and lead assistants. A bachelor’s degree in fish biology or related field is required, with strong safety focus and teamwork in diverse settings.