Fisheries Specialist - Spec Fisheries

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Working Title:
Fisheries Specialist
Job Class:
Natural Resources Specialist Fisheries
Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources

• Job : 94858
• Location
  :
  Tower
• Telework Eligible
  :
  Yes, up to 50%
• Full/Part Time
  :
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary
  :
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply
  :
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted
  : 6/26/2026
• Closing Date
  : 7/16/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit
  :
  Department of Natural Resources
• Division/Unit
  :
  Fish and Wildlife
• Work Shift/Work Hours
  :
  Day Shift
• Days of Work
  :
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required
  :
  No
• Salary Range
  : $25.22 - $36.59 / hourly; $52,659 - $76,400 / annually
• Classified Status
  :
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union
  : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

This position exists to implement, evaluate, and report on fisheries management activities which result in the protection, enhancement, or maintenance of aquatic habitats and fisheries resources in the Tower Fisheries Management Area.  Fisheries positions perform professional fisheries management work; implement a variety of professional and technical field management projects and activities; may function as project specialists on efforts devoted to fisheries management operations on a single major lake or river;

or function as a technical specialist within a region.

Job responsibilities include design, implementation and supervision of projects as well as:

• Assist with planning, implementation, and reporting of lake and stream investigations so scientific data is available for management purposes, to detect significant changes in the aquatic environment, and to evaluate management issues.
• Assist with planning and coordinating angler creel and recreational use surveys, compile and analyze results, and present data in written reports so that management decisions can be based on sound angler use and fish harvest data.
• Assist with fish propagation and distribution programs so that individual lake stocking objectives are met and healthy sport fisheries are maintained in public waters.
• Protect and improve fish and aquatic habitat in public waters so that aquatic resources are maintained or improved.
• Assist with special fish management projects so that angling opportunities are improved.
• Maintain and promote public relations so that various clienteles are informed of fisheries management programs and educated in aquatic resources issues.
• Assist with the maintenance of equipment and facilities, ensure that proper record keeping procedures are followed, and perform project and personal administrative duties so that work can be accomplished with maximum efficiency.
• To be safe and accountable for safe performance of all tasks by following established safety procedures and training so injuries and equipment damage are reduced or minimized.

This position has a flexible work arrangement and may be eligible to telework on a part-time basis which is subject to change. If approved, the employee would be required to complete an annual telework agreement. This position will require reporting to the primary work location or field sites on a regular basis for fieldwork.

The position involves frequent outdoor work, including exposure to adverse weather and environmental conditions.

Minimum Qualifications

Transcripts are required for this position. Applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be sent instructions for transcript review after the posting close date.

• Bachelor's Degree in biology, fisheries, fish and wildlife, or closely associated area required.
• Transcript requirements:
• Fisheries and aquatic sciences courses. A minimum of 4 courses, for a total of 12 semester or 18 quarter hours. Of the 4 courses, at least 2 must be directly related to fisheries science, and at least 1 must cover principles of fisheries science and management.
• Other biological sciences courses that, when added to the preceding courses, total 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours.
• Physical sciences courses. Fifteen semester or 23 quarter hours.
• Mathematics and statistics courses. Six semester or 9 quarter hours, including 1 college algebra and 1 statistics course or 2 statistics courses.
• Communications courses. Nine semester or 13 quarter hours (3 semester or 5 quarter hours may be taken in communications intensive courses if officially designated as such by the university or college).

* To receive credit for coursework, letter grades awarded must be 'C-' or higher.

** Certification by the American Fisheries Society as an Associate Fisheries Professional or a Certified Fisheries Professional will be accepted in lieu of the required coursework.

• Ability to maintain and safely operate equipment, such as boats, motors, trailers, canoes, etc.
• A thorough knowledge of fish sampling equipment, techniques, and principles of Fisheries Management and…