Job Description
Job ID: 34084- Fisheries Technician II (Seasonal)
Agency: Game Fish & Parks
Location:Ft. Pierre, SD
Minimum Salary: $18.98 Hourly
Closing Date: 03/01/2026
South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks (SDGFP) is seeking applicants for two Fisheries Technicians for the 2026 field season. Start and end dates for the position will be approximately April 6 through November 30 (~8 months).
Primary work duties will include assisting biologists and leading crews of fisheries interns in various tasks including:
- Annual Walleye spawning operations on the Missouri River and Eastern SD
- Trap & transfer of various fish species into new waterbodies
- Assist with research project tagging Walleye on Lake Sharpe
- Assist with acoustic telemetry project evaluating fish use around introduced habitat structures
- Assist with capturing and tagging Paddlefish to estimate population size
- Lead crews conducting fish population surveys on small impoundments
- Many other various tasks including boat/gear maintenance, angler use surveys, AIS inspections, etc
- In-office tasks may include ageing fish via otoliths, data management for projects, assisting with writing manuscripts for publication and developing presentations for professional meetings
Opportunities will also be available for the applicant to assist with other areas within GFP including Law Enforcement, Terrestrial Habitat and Access, and Terrestrial Wildlife crews.
General Requirements:
- Valid drivers license
- Ability to perform strenuous physical labor
- Ability to lift 60 pounds repeatedly
- Willingness to work in inclement weather
- Availability to work nights and weekends
- Some overnight travel may be required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- operation and maintenance of boats, motors, and trailers;
- basic vehicle and equipment maintenance;
- knowledge of fisheries management principles and techniques;
- fish identification;
- basic computer operation.
Please note this is a temporary or seasonal, non-benefited position, exempt from civil service. How to Apply: Applicants must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=331
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
*Seasonal positions can be filled prior to the closing date.* #LI-Onsite
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