Fisheries Biologist 1

Montana is hiring a Fisheries Biologist 1 for a full-time position in Kalispell, MT. The role involves formulating work plans, collecting data, overseeing fish population monitoring, and managing dam operations. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in relevant fields and three years of experience. Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, and potential pay increases. Applications must include specific documents and will be accepted until May 31, 2026.
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Announcement:

Please remember to attach the required documents listed in this announcement.

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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 May 31st, 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 1,040 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.



Job Duties:

Based on goals developed by biologists and fisheries managers, the biologist 1 will formulate yearly and daily work plans to collect scientific data, establish sampling sites and oversee methods for monitoring fish populations and habitat parameters. The Technician will also enter, summarize, analyze, and ensure quality control of ecological/biological data and create reports. Purchase, maintenance, repair and operation of a variety of field equipment such as boats, outboard motors, vehicles, electro-fishers, nets, and specialized fisheries survey and inventory equipment is the responsibility of the technician.



The biologist 1 will be responsible for managing out-flows at Ashley Lake Dam in accordance with the Ashley Lake management plan. The technician will also be responsible for cataloging and reporting flow and staff gage data, coordinating an annual dam safety inspection, performing dam maintenance and drafting an annual state of the lake letter.

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 Bachelor's degree in fish biology, fish and wildlife management, ecology, biology, and three years of progressive job-related experience or work closely related to fish and wildlife biology. Combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.