Intern - Fisheries Management (Summer)

South Dakota State Government; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fisheries Management Intern position at the Department of Game, Fish & Parks in Ft. Pierre, SD, runs during the Summer session (May–August).

It involves field surveys, AIS sampling, and supporting fish population research, with duties including equipment maintenance and data entry. Applicants must be enrolled as a current part-time or full-time student and have completed at least one year of their program.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a part-time/full-time student during application
• Completion of at least one year (nine months) of the program by internship start date
• Preference for juniors/seniors, SD residents, SD college students

Responsibilities

• Conduct angler use surveys and AIS sampling and education within the Upper Missouri River fish management area
• Assist with fish population surveys and ongoing research projects
• Maintenance of vehicles, equipment, buildings, and grounds; data entry and lab work as needed

Skills

Field Work

Data Entry

Laboratory Work

Job description

Session: Summer (May - August)

Position Title: Fisheries Management Intern

Hiring Manager: Robert Hanten

Agency: Department of Game, Fish & Parks

Location: Ft. Pierre, SD

Minimum Salary: $19.09/hr

*APPLICANT MUST BE A CURRENT PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME STUDENT (MINIMUM OF 6 CREDIT HOURS) IN UPCOMING SEMESTER OR IN THE IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING SEMESTER.

Position Description:

Successful candidate(s) will work both independently and as part of a team. Independent work will consist of conducting angler use surveys and Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) sampling and education efforts within the upper Missouri River fish management area. The Fisheries Management Intern will also assist with fish population surveys and ongoing research projects.

Primary job duties:

• Field work (netting, electrofishing, angler interviews and AIS watercraft inspection/decontamination)
• Tablet/computer use (data entry)
• Laboratory work (removing fish aging structures, estimating fish ages, etc.)

Maintenance associated with vehicles, equipment, buildings, and grounds will be completed to help ensure smooth operation of work activities.

Qualifications:

Applicant must be enrolled as a part-time/full-time student at a college, university, or technical institute at the time they apply. By the start of the internship, the student should have completed one year (nine months) of their chosen program.

All students are encouraged to apply, but preference may be given to applicants with a standing of junior/senior, South Dakota residents, and students of South Dakota institutions.

*Positions can be filled prior to the closing date.*

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources and Administration

'An Equal Opportunity Employer'