Seasonal Fisheries Technician
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Job Location:
Webster, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job ID: 33854- Fisheries Technician (Seasonal)
Agency: Game Fish & Parks
Location:Webster SD
Minimum Salary: $18.98 Hourly
Closing Date: 01/30/2026
South Dakota Game Fish and Parks (SDGFP) is seeking applicants for a fisheries technician during the 2026 field season. Start and end dates for the position will be approximately March 15 through September 15 (6 months).
The successful candidate will work both independently and as part of a team to help manage fisheries across northeast South Dakota. This position will assist permanent fisheries staff with trap and transfer of various fish species to community ponds walleye spawning and stocking efforts adult fish population surveys aquatic invasive species (AIS) education and outreach and ongoing research projects.
Primary job duties involve field work (netting electrofishing AIS watercraft inspection) tablet/computer use (data entry) and laboratory work (removing fish aging structures estimating fish ages etc.). Maintenance associated with vehicles equipment (including nets) buildings and grounds will be completed to help ensure smooth operation of work activities. 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 the ability to perform strenuous physical labor the ability to lift 60 pounds repeatedly willingness to work in inclement weather and the 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 and basic computer operation is beneficial.
Other Information:
For questions regarding the position and application please contact:
Mark Ermer ( ) or Todd Kaufman ( )
South Dakota Game Fish and Parks
603 East 8 th Avenue; Webster SD 57274
Office Phone: 605.626.3343
Please note this is a temporary or seasonal non-benefited position exempt from civil service.
Applicants must apply online:
You must apply online emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email:
*Seasonal positions can be filled prior to the closing date.*
#LI-Onsite
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Agency: Game Fish & Parks
Location:Webster SD
Minimum Salary: $18.98 Hourly
Closing Date: 01/30/2026
South Dakota Game Fish and Parks (SDGFP) is seeking applicants for a fisheries technician during the 2026 field season. Start and end dates for the position will be approximately March 15 through September 15 (6 months).
The successful candidate will work both independently and as part of a team to help manage fisheries across northeast South Dakota. This position will assist permanent fisheries staff with trap and transfer of various fish species to community ponds walleye spawning and stocking efforts adult fish population surveys aquatic invasive species (AIS) education and outreach and ongoing research projects.
Primary job duties involve field work (netting electrofishing AIS watercraft inspection) tablet/computer use (data entry) and laboratory work (removing fish aging structures estimating fish ages etc.). Maintenance associated with vehicles equipment (including nets) buildings and grounds will be completed to help ensure smooth operation of work activities. 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 the ability to perform strenuous physical labor the ability to lift 60 pounds repeatedly willingness to work in inclement weather and the 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 and basic computer operation is beneficial.
Other Information:
For questions regarding the position and application please contact:
Mark Ermer ( ) or Todd Kaufman ( )
South Dakota Game Fish and Parks
603 East 8 th Avenue; Webster SD 57274
Office Phone: 605.626.3343
Please note this is a temporary or seasonal non-benefited position exempt from civil service.
Applicants must apply online:
You must apply online emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email:
*Seasonal positions can be filled prior to the closing date.*
#LI-Onsite
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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