Please remember to attach the required documents listed in this announcement.
Resume
Cover Letter
References
Applications missing the requested documents will be considered incomplete and may not progress further in the process. Documents not requested will not be considered in the recruitment process. The State Application is not a substitute for a Resume. This position closes at 11:59 PM Mountain Time on March 22 2026. You must apply through the State of Montana Career site.
Special Information:
Identity of applicants who become finalists may be released to the public if the Department deems it necessary. Employees who exceed 1040 hours in a calendar year are also provided health dental and life insurance. Other benefits include retirement paid vacation sick and holidays. This position may be covered by a VEBA (Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association).
A successful applicant will be subject to a background investigation.
Women and minorities are under-represented in this job category and are encouraged to apply.
Specific Job Information:
You must be physically fit and willing to hike considerable distances on closed roads trails and in streams carrying up to 40lbs. Weather conditions can be highly variable and schedule must be flexible and subject to change on short notice. Applicant must have a valid drivers license and current insurance if personal vehicle is driven during the internship period. Housing is available at a FWP seasonal bunkhouse or state provided camper trailer with free camp spot. If an out-of-state students college does not accept our internship contract the student will be required to take at least one credit at a college in Montana during their internship to be considered.
Job Duties:
Assist regional fisheries staff in completing DNRC contracted Bull trout habitat and population monitoring surveys. Conducts additional fieldwork which may include mountain lake surveys and fish population estimates using netting angling and electrofishing techniques. Perform laboratory tasks such as gravimetric analysis of streambed substrate samples and data entry/summarization using standard software. Additional tasks may be required. Will need flexibility in scheduling; hiking and overnight camping in back country situations will occur several times during the field season. Must be able to wade in small moderate sized streams while at times carrying up to 40 lbs. Proficient river angling skills specifically fly fishing for catch tagging and release to support population estimates.
Required Experience:
Intern
The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agencys HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing th...
Please remember to attach the required documents listed in this announcement.
Resume
Cover Letter
References
Applications missing the requested documents will be considered incomplete and may not progress further in the process. Documents not requested will not be considered in the recruitment process. The State Application is not a substitute for a Resume. This position closes at 11:59 PM Mountain Time on March 22 2026. You must apply through the State of Montana Career site.
Special Information:
Identity of applicants who become finalists may be released to the public if the Department deems it necessary. Employees who exceed 1040 hours in a calendar year are also provided health dental and life insurance. Other benefits include retirement paid vacation sick and holidays. This position may be covered by a VEBA (Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association).
A successful applicant will be subject to a background investigation.
Women and minorities are under-represented in this job category and are encouraged to apply.
Specific Job Information:
You must be physically fit and willing to hike considerable distances on closed roads trails and in streams carrying up to 40lbs. Weather conditions can be highly variable and schedule must be flexible and subject to change on short notice. Applicant must have a valid drivers license and current insurance if personal vehicle is driven during the internship period. Housing is available at a FWP seasonal bunkhouse or state provided camper trailer with free camp spot. If an out-of-state students college does not accept our internship contract the student will be required to take at least one credit at a college in Montana during their internship to be considered.
Job Duties:
Assist regional fisheries staff in completing DNRC contracted Bull trout habitat and population monitoring surveys. Conducts additional fieldwork which may include mountain lake surveys and fish population estimates using netting angling and electrofishing techniques. Perform laboratory tasks such as gravimetric analysis of streambed substrate samples and data entry/summarization using standard software. Additional tasks may be required. Will need flexibility in scheduling; hiking and overnight camping in back country situations will occur several times during the field season. Must be able to wade in small moderate sized streams while at times carrying up to 40 lbs. Proficient river angling skills specifically fly fishing for catch tagging and release to support population estimates.
The Montana Department of Labor & Industry wants to help both employees and employers to be happy on the job. We take seriously our mission to promote and protect the well-being of Montana's workers, employers and citizens, and to uphold their rights and responsibilities. Our agenc
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Posted on:
2 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
