Fisheries Technician 5

The State of Montana is seeking a Fisheries Technician 5 in Kalispell, MT. Responsibilities include project coordination, data collection, fieldwork, and analysis under biologist supervision. The technician will manage fisheries data, maintain equipment, and may supervise field staff. Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter by March 2, 2025. This position offers benefits including health insurance and retirement, and encourages applications from women and minorities.
Fisheries Technician 5 - (25140280)

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Please remember to attach the required documents listed in this announcement.
• Resume
• Cover Letter

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 2nd , 2025. You must apply through the State of Montana Career site.

Special Information:

Identity of applicants who become finalists may be releases 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:
• Project Coordination, data collection and management, analysis, and field work, under the direction of the biologist and fish manager.
• Based on goals developed by biologist and fisheries managers, the technician formulates yearly and daily work plans to collect scientific data associated with fisheries projects using established protocol guidelines. Establishes sampling sites and oversees methods for monitoring water temperature and quality, and other habitat parameters. The technician determines logistics based on the requirements of the work of needs of the project and when necessary, evaluates the situation to determine the best approach for data collection and reports survey finds to the biologist and fish manager. Surveys fish populations in the field and through creel surveys for game and non-game fish to estimate the condition of population and individual fish species. Measure discharge to establish minimum flows necessary to sustain fisheries. Eradicates undesirable fish populations by chemicals and other means. Sorts, identifies, counts, aquatic organisms to assess aquatic diversity and food habits using basic laboratory protocols. Calculates population estimates; monitors growth and mortality rats related to stocking or natural reproduction. Maintains proficiency as a fisheries professional through continued education and training.
• Enters, summarizes, analyzes, and ensures quality control of ecological/biological data to assist in making management decisions and creating reports. Creates Fisheries data sets and maintains computer databases and up to date summaries.
• Directs and coordinates the purchase, maintenance, repair, assembly, and testing of a variety of field equipment such as boats, outboard motos, electroshockers, nets, and specialized fisheries survey and inventory equipment. Operates equipment such as electrofishing fear, jet boars, four-wheel drive vehicle, and ATVs and trains filed crew on safe equipment operation
• May supervise and train permanent and seasonal fieldworkers, interns, and volunteers in fisheries management, sampling skills, equipment operation and maintenance, laboratory techniques, safety, and division policy. Serves on hiring committees; helps to prepare performance appraisal; assist with time rolls, and scheduling.
• Represent FWP in public meetings, management actions, and public outreach
• Division and Department representation during certain times when management action or reporting of fisheries work is necessary to federal, state, and local governments or the public. Professionally represents Montana FWP on project coordination and actions to include landowners, anglers, University personnel, National Park Service personnel, Federal land managers, state and local governments, FWP staff, the media, or the public. Performs public outreach and education.

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.

Applicant Pool Statement: If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.

Training Assignment: This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

Salary: $ 25.94 - 25.94 Hourly

Telework Eligibility: Not Telework Eligible

Benefits Package Eligibility: Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

Number of Openings: 1

Employee Status: Regular

Schedule: Full-Time

Job Type: Standard

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time

Primary Location: Kalispell

Agency: Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks

Union: 000 - None

Posting Date: Jan 30, 2025, 12:17:19 PM

Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone): Mar 3, 2025, 12:59:00 AM

Required Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume

Contact Name: Mandi Edlin | Contact Email: fwpemp@mt.gov | Contact Phone: 406-444-2693