Seasonal Fisheries Technician

Job Title
:
Fisheries Technician (Seasonal)

Agency
:
Game Fish & Parks

Location
:
Webster, SD

Minimum Salary
: $18.98 Hourly

Closing Date
: 01/30/2026

South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks (SDGFP) is seeking applicants for a fisheries technician during the 2026 field season. The position will start approximately March 15 and end September 15 (≈6 months).

The successful candidate will work both independently and as part of a team to help manage fisheries across northeast South Dakota. Duties include trap and transfer of various fish species to community ponds, walleye spawning and stocking efforts, adult fish population surveys, aquatic invasive species (AIS) education and outreach, and ongoing research projects.

• Field work: netting, electrofishing, AIS watercraft inspection.
• Data entry on tablet/computer.
• Laboratory work: removing fish aging structures, estimating fish ages.
• Vehicle, equipment, building and grounds maintenance.
• Assisting other GFP areas including Law Enforcement, Terrestrial Habitat and Access, and Terrestrial Wildlife crews.

• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical labor and lift 60 pounds repeatedly.
• Willingness to work in inclement weather and be available nights and weekends.
• Some overnight travel may be required.

• Operation and maintenance of boats, motors, and trailers.
• Basic vehicle and equipment maintenance.
• Knowledge of fisheries management principles and techniques.
• Fish identification.
• Basic computer operation.

Position is temporary or seasonal, non‑benefited, exempt from civil service.

For questions regarding the position, please contact:
Mark Ermer (mark.ermer.us) or Todd Kaufman (todd.kaufman.us).

South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks
603 East 8th Avenue;
Webster, SD 57274
Office Phone:

Applicants must apply online: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-stateofsout
You must apply online; emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone:
Email: careers.us
/workforus

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