Fisheries Technician 3

Based out of Miles City, this position assists in fish population surveys/inventories and laboratory studies to assess the characteristics and dynamics of fish populations and angler use. Survey methods will include the use of various fish capture techniques such as gill-netting, trap-netting, seining, electrofishing, and radio telemetry. Employee must be able to accurately read lengths and weights of fish off measuring boards and scales as well as letters and numbers on fish tags and may be responsible for accurately and legibly recording this information by hand on field data sheets. Operates and maintains field equipment and vehicles; ensures equipment, boats, vehicles, and nets are field ready. Cleans boats and equipment as needed to prevent equipment from malfunctioning and to maintain a safe working environment. Operates, assembles, and tests field equipment as directed.

The peak workload for the FWP region 7 fisheries staff occurs between May 10 and August 15. Having an applicant work through this time period would be ideal but adjustments for an earlier or later start will be considered on a case-by-case basis.