State of South Dakota · 19 hours ago
Intern - Fisheries Management (Spring)
Mobridge, SD
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$18.83/hr - $18.83/hrState of South Dakota is seeking an Intern for Fisheries Management to assist in fisheries management and research activities. The role involves conducting various tasks related to fish population and habitat management in the Upper Missouri River area.
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Responsibilities
Assist managers and biologist conducting fisheries management and research activities on waters of the Upper Missouri River Fish Management Area
Activities include, but are not limited to: fish population sampling, angler creel surveys, fish stocking, trap and transfer of fish, basic water chemistry, research projects, fish spawning and tagging, aquatic invasive species monitoring, and access and habitat development
Intern will operate boats and motors, utilize fisheries sampling equipment (gill nets, frame nets, seines, electrofishing equipment, etc.), weight and measure fish, record, input, and analyze data, and provide preliminary management recommendations
Responsibilities also include equipment and buildings and grounds maintenance and repair
Qualification
Required
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
Applicant must be enrolled as a part-time/full-time student at a college, university, or technical institute within 6 months of application
By the start of the internship, the student should have completed one year (nine months) of their chosen program
Preferred
Coursework in fisheries and techniques is preferred but not required
Preference may be given to applicants with a standing of junior/senior
Preference may be given to South Dakota residents
Preference may be given to students of South Dakota institutions
Company
State of South Dakota
Governor Larry Rhoden’s goal is to create a culture in state government centered around servant leadership, civility, openness, and responsiveness.
Founded in 1889
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