Fisheries Technician (Summer Seasonal)
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Job ID: 28421- Fisheries Technician (Summer Seasonal)

Agency: Game, Fish and Parks

Location: Chamberlain

Minimum Salary: $14.75

Closing Date: 05/16/2025

This seasonal position will assist fisheries managers and biologists with management and research activities on Missouri River reservoirs. Assist in fish spawning and stocking operations; fish population sampling using gill nets, trap nets, seines, and electrofishing; and angler use and harvest surveys. Assist with data entry and equipment maintenance.

Essential requirements: Valid driver's license, the ability to perform strenuous physical labor, and the ability to work nights and weekends. Ability to communicate effectively with the public.

Beneficial abilities:

Operation and maintenance of boats, motors, and trailers, basic vehicle and equipment maintenance, knowledge of fisheries management principles and techniques, fish identification, and basic computer operation.

Please note this is a temporary or seasonal, non-benefited position, exempt from civil service.

How to Apply:

Applicants have the option to fill out the online application ( or the State of South Dakota Seasonal/Temporary Application form ( and email or mail it to the address listed below.

Application forms can be emailed or mailed to:

Jason Sorensen, Fisheries Biologist

Department of Game, Fish and Parks

1550 E King Ave

Chamberlain, SD 57325

Or e-mail to: ...@state.sd.us

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