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Intern - Fisheries Management (Spring)
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What they do
A Fish Hatchery Technician monitors water levels, temperature and bacteria in areas where fish are held, and fed. May work at aquaculture facilities used to raise shellfish.
$38,864 / year median in South Dakota
Job Description
Intern
•Fisheries Management (Spring)
South Dakota State Government Webster, SD Posted/Updated:
Today Job Description Session:
Spring (January
•May)
Position Title:
Intern
•
Fisheries Management Hiring Manager:
Todd Kaufman Agency:
Department of Game Fish and Parks Location:
Webster, SD Minimum Salary:
$19.09/hr
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APPLICANT MUST BE A CURRENT PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME STUDENT
(MINIMUM
OF 6 CREDIT HOURS
)
IN UPCOMING SEMESTER OR IN THE IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING SEMESTER.
Position Description:
Successful candidate will work both independently and as part of a team to help manage fisheries across northeast South Dakota. This position will assist with 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. Primary job duties involve field work (netting, electrofishing, AIS watercraft inspection), tablet/computer use (data entry), and laboratory work (removing fish aging structures, estimating fish ages, etc.). Maintenance associated with vehicles, equipment (including nets), buildings, and grounds will be completed to help ensure smooth operation of work activities. Opportunities may exist for independent research, publication of findings will be encouraged.
Experience:
Interns will work independently and must be able to communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers and the public. Successful applicants must be willing to work nights, weekends, and have a valid driver's license. Pursuit of a career in fisheries and wildlife or biological sciences is desirable.
Qualifications:
Applicant must be enrolled as a part-time/full-time student at a college, university, or technical institute at the time they apply. By the start of the internship, the student should have completed one year (nine months) of their chosen program. All students are encouraged to apply, but preference may be given to applicants with a standing of junior/senior, South Dakota residents, and students of South Dakota institutions.
Apply at:
https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=4QL
•Positions can be filled prior to the closing date.
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South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources and Administration Telephone:
605.773.3148 "An Equal Opportunity Employer" #LI-Onsite