Fisheries Technician (Seasonal)
Job ID: 37919 | Agency: Game Fish & Parks | Location: Webster, SD | Closing Date: January 29, 2027 (seasonal positions may be filled earlier)
About the role
South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks (SDGFP) is seeking applicants for a fisheries technician during the 2027 field season. Start and end dates for the position will be approximately April 1 through September 30 (6.0 months). The successful candidate will work both independently and as part of a team to help manage fisheries across northeast South Dakota.
Responsibilities
- Assist permanent fisheries staff with trap and transfer of various fish species to community ponds
- Support walleye spawning and stocking efforts
- Conduct adult fish population surveys
- Provide aquatic invasive species (AIS) education and outreach
- Assist with ongoing research projects
- Perform field work including netting, electrofishing, and AIS watercraft inspection
- Enter data using tablet/computer
- Conduct laboratory work: removing fish aging structures, estimating fish ages
- Maintain vehicles, equipment (including nets), buildings, and grounds
- Assist other GFP areas as opportunities arise: Law Enforcement, Terrestrial Habitat and Access, Terrestrial Wildlife crews
Requirements
- Valid driver's 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
Qualifications
- 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 (beneficial)
Pay
Minimum salary: $18.98 per hour
Schedule
Seasonal position, approximately April 1 through September 30 (6 months). Requires availability for nights, weekends, and some overnight travel.
Benefits
This is a temporary/seasonal, non-benefited position, exempt from civil service.
Other Information
For questions regarding the position and application, contact:
Todd Kaufman
todd.kaufman@state.sd.us
South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks
603 East 8th Avenue, Webster, SD 57274
Office Phone: 605.626.3343