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 April 26 2026. You must apply through the State of Montana Career site.
Special Information:
This position may be eligible for a statutory base pay increase of $1.00 an hour effective July 1 2026.
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.
This position is funded through a the event that the funding ends or is not sufficient to continue your employment your employment may be terminated without cause.
Specific Job Information:
A working knowledge of fisheries science and management principles techniques and methods of fish sampling electrofishing and water safety aquatic and biological research methods and study design conservation genetics stream mechanics and habitat management are all important job qualifications. Other important considerations include working knowledge of statistical analysis and theory and associated computer and software use skills in writing and reporting speaking and working effectively with a broad spectrum of individuals groups and agencies. A combination of excellent work habits technical ability applied knowledge and leadership/people skills is necessary for effectiveness in this position.
This position requires good health and physical condition. At times this is a physically demanding job involving backpack and mobile-electrode electrofishing in small streams to large rivers hiking into and sampling remote lakes or streams and operating and working from various jet propellers and manually powered watercraft on flowing and flat waters. The incumbent must have the ability and willingness to work in and around water in adverse and hazardous conditions including inclement weather. The work schedule is sometimes variable requiring work outside of normal business days and hours and may involve overnight stays in remote field locations for multiple days. This position involves eradication of undesirable fish populations through application of piscicides. The successful applicant is expected to become a licensed piscicide applicator (Department of Agriculture and American Fisheries Certified).
Job Duties:
Work will involve fisheries field research and monitoring throughout Region 4. Projects will focus on native species including Westslope Cutthroat Trout Arctic Grayling Burbot and others. Major aspects of field work include genetic and demographic monitoring of native fish populations fish removal projects with rotenone repopulation plans spawning for new introductions and wild fish transfers. The technician is expected to coordinate develop and support rotenone and construction projects from beginning to end. This includes project planning with NGOs (e.g. Trout Unlimited) conservation districts federal agencies and private landowners. The following list represents major duties and responsibilities of the technician:
Data collection management and field work under the direction of staff.
Working with the supervisor and crew the technician coordinates field and laboratory work schedules with biologists and other co-workers to collect a variety of scientific data associated with prioritized fisheries projects using established protocols and guidelines. Works with supervisor to develop field and laboratory schedules and coordinates specimen sampling with the biologist and coworkers to ensure efficient and thorough surveys. The technician works with minimal or no direct supervision and as necessary evaluates the situation and determines the best approach for data collection according to planned sampling designs.
The technician will help conduct aquatic investigations which can include capture and transport of fish using instream traps and electrofishing; installation and removal of large fish traps and instream fencing; fish habitat data collection; spawning surveys; streambed coring; and additional projects requiring similar skill sets. Assists with the eradication of undesirable fish populations or other aquatic organisms through application of piscicides. Proficiency in or willingness to learn the operation of an electrofishing jet boat on a dynamic river with hazards during all weather conditions day and night is desired. Extensive hiking and occasional backpacking in Wilderness and non-Wilderness settings in grizzly bear habitat will be required.
Conducts the maintenance purchase repair assembly and testing of a variety of field equipment such as boats and motors vehicles electrofishers nets and other specialized fisheries survey and inventory equipment. Operate equipment such as electrofishing gear boats four-wheel drive vehicles and ATVs.
May serve as a lead worker for day-to-day operations; may lead and train co-workers and volunteers; assign and monitor work tasks; establishes work pace; demonstrates proper work methods; resolves day-to-day problems and reports major issues to supervisor. Recommends process and/or procedural changes or provide modifications to improve efficiency or effectiveness of process. Performs work duties in a safe manner and ensures other crew members follow safety procedures.
Maintain proficiency as a fisheries technician through education and training. Examples may include swift water rescue wilderness first aid or responder CPR fisheries techniques data management and statistical analyses training.
May be required to enter record summarize and manage ecological/biological data using standard software and existing databases. Technician completes basic analysis of samples collected using laboratory equipment. Assists in the preparation of and reviews draft versions of reports.
Represents FWP in public education and outreach.
During routine fieldwork professionally represent FWP in a variety of situations and to a variety of people interested in the assigned research project. This may include university personnel staff from federal state and local governments FWP staff the media or the general public. Organizes and performs public outreach and education activities.
Other duties as assigned.
May be temporarily assigned to conduct similar duties to those described in other areas or for other FWP projects.
Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):
The knowledge skills and abilities of this position are normally attained through combination of education and experience equivalent to:
A bachelors degree in fish biology fish and wildlife management ecology biology.
One year of job-related experience.
Required Experience:
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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 April 26 2026. You must apply through the State of Montana Career site.
Special Information:
This position may be eligible for a statutory base pay increase of $1.00 an hour effective July 1 2026.
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.
This position is funded through a the event that the funding ends or is not sufficient to continue your employment your employment may be terminated without cause.
Specific Job Information:
A working knowledge of fisheries science and management principles techniques and methods of fish sampling electrofishing and water safety aquatic and biological research methods and study design conservation genetics stream mechanics and habitat management are all important job qualifications. Other important considerations include working knowledge of statistical analysis and theory and associated computer and software use skills in writing and reporting speaking and working effectively with a broad spectrum of individuals groups and agencies. A combination of excellent work habits technical ability applied knowledge and leadership/people skills is necessary for effectiveness in this position.
This position requires good health and physical condition. At times this is a physically demanding job involving backpack and mobile-electrode electrofishing in small streams to large rivers hiking into and sampling remote lakes or streams and operating and working from various jet propellers and manually powered watercraft on flowing and flat waters. The incumbent must have the ability and willingness to work in and around water in adverse and hazardous conditions including inclement weather. The work schedule is sometimes variable requiring work outside of normal business days and hours and may involve overnight stays in remote field locations for multiple days. This position involves eradication of undesirable fish populations through application of piscicides. The successful applicant is expected to become a licensed piscicide applicator (Department of Agriculture and American Fisheries Certified).
Job Duties:
Work will involve fisheries field research and monitoring throughout Region 4. Projects will focus on native species including Westslope Cutthroat Trout Arctic Grayling Burbot and others. Major aspects of field work include genetic and demographic monitoring of native fish populations fish removal projects with rotenone repopulation plans spawning for new introductions and wild fish transfers. The technician is expected to coordinate develop and support rotenone and construction projects from beginning to end. This includes project planning with NGOs (e.g. Trout Unlimited) conservation districts federal agencies and private landowners. The following list represents major duties and responsibilities of the technician:
Data collection management and field work under the direction of staff.
Working with the supervisor and crew the technician coordinates field and laboratory work schedules with biologists and other co-workers to collect a variety of scientific data associated with prioritized fisheries projects using established protocols and guidelines. Works with supervisor to develop field and laboratory schedules and coordinates specimen sampling with the biologist and coworkers to ensure efficient and thorough surveys. The technician works with minimal or no direct supervision and as necessary evaluates the situation and determines the best approach for data collection according to planned sampling designs.
The technician will help conduct aquatic investigations which can include capture and transport of fish using instream traps and electrofishing; installation and removal of large fish traps and instream fencing; fish habitat data collection; spawning surveys; streambed coring; and additional projects requiring similar skill sets. Assists with the eradication of undesirable fish populations or other aquatic organisms through application of piscicides. Proficiency in or willingness to learn the operation of an electrofishing jet boat on a dynamic river with hazards during all weather conditions day and night is desired. Extensive hiking and occasional backpacking in Wilderness and non-Wilderness settings in grizzly bear habitat will be required.
Conducts the maintenance purchase repair assembly and testing of a variety of field equipment such as boats and motors vehicles electrofishers nets and other specialized fisheries survey and inventory equipment. Operate equipment such as electrofishing gear boats four-wheel drive vehicles and ATVs.
May serve as a lead worker for day-to-day operations; may lead and train co-workers and volunteers; assign and monitor work tasks; establishes work pace; demonstrates proper work methods; resolves day-to-day problems and reports major issues to supervisor. Recommends process and/or procedural changes or provide modifications to improve efficiency or effectiveness of process. Performs work duties in a safe manner and ensures other crew members follow safety procedures.
Maintain proficiency as a fisheries technician through education and training. Examples may include swift water rescue wilderness first aid or responder CPR fisheries techniques data management and statistical analyses training.
May be required to enter record summarize and manage ecological/biological data using standard software and existing databases. Technician completes basic analysis of samples collected using laboratory equipment. Assists in the preparation of and reviews draft versions of reports.
Represents FWP in public education and outreach.
During routine fieldwork professionally represent FWP in a variety of situations and to a variety of people interested in the assigned research project. This may include university personnel staff from federal state and local governments FWP staff the media or the general public. Organizes and performs public outreach and education activities.
Other duties as assigned.
May be temporarily assigned to conduct similar duties to those described in other areas or for other FWP projects.
Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):
The knowledge skills and abilities of this position are normally attained through combination of education and experience equivalent to:
A bachelors degree in fish biology fish and wildlife management ecology biology.
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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