Intern - Fisheries Management (Spring)
State of South Dakota · Mobridge, SD · 4 days ago
On-site$19.09/hrFull-time
Hiring manager: Dan Jost. Agency: Department of Game, Fish, Parks.
About the role
Assist managers and biologists conducting fisheries management and research activities on waters of the Upper Missouri River Fish Management Area.
Responsibilities
- Fish population sampling
- Angler creel surveys
- Fish stocking
- Trap and transfer of fish
- Basic water chemistry
- Research projects
- Fish spawning and tagging
- Aquatic invasive species monitoring
- Access and habitat development
- Operate boats and motors
- Utilize fisheries sampling equipment (gill nets, frame nets, seines, electrofishing equipment)
- Weigh and measure fish
- Record, input, and analyze data
- Provide preliminary management recommendations
- Equipment, buildings, and grounds maintenance and repair
Qualifications
Applicant must be a current part-time or full-time student (minimum of 6 credit hours) in the upcoming semester or in the immediately preceding semester.
Must be enrolled as a part-time/full-time student at a college, university, or technical institute at the time of application. By the start of the internship, the student should have completed one year (nine months) of their chosen program.
- Coursework in fisheries principles and techniques preferred
- Preference may be given to applicants with junior/senior standing
- Preference may be given to South Dakota residents
- Preference may be given to students of South Dakota institutions
Pay
Minimum salary: $19.09 per hour.
Schedule
Spring session (January – May).
Location
Mobridge, SD.