Seasonal Fisheries Field Technician (Apr–Sep)

South Dakota State Government; Pierre (SD); Presencial; USD 22.000 - 31.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks seeks a fisheries technician for the 2027 field season (April 1–Sept 30; about 6 months) in Webster, SD. The role involves field work, data entry, and lab tasks as part of ongoing fisheries management across northeast South Dakota.

You will assist with trap and transfer, walleye stocking, population surveys, AIS education, and research projects. Valid driver's license, ability to lift 60 pounds, work in inclement weather, and willingness to work nights/weekends

Formación

• Valid driver's license
• Ability to perform strenuous physical labor
• Ability to lift 60 pounds repeatedly
• Willingness to work in inclement weather and to work nights and weekends

Responsabilidades

• Field work including netting, electrofishing, and AIS watercraft inspection
• Tablet/computer data entry and laboratory tasks (aging structures, estimating ages)
• Vehicle/equipment/building/grounds maintenance to ensure smooth operations
• Assist with other GFP areas such as Law Enforcement, Terrestrial Habitat/Access, and Terrestrial Wildlife teams

Descripción del empleo

South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks seeks a fisheries technician for the 2027 field season (April 1–Sept 30; about 6 months) in Webster, SD. The role involves field work, data entry, and lab tasks as part of ongoing fisheries management across northeast South Dakota.

You will assist with trap and transfer, walleye stocking, population surveys, AIS education, and research projects. Valid driver's license, ability to lift 60 pounds, work in inclement weather, and willingness to work nights/weekends