Dove Banding Technicians – Temporary, Seasonal

Job Duration

The duration at all locations will be from approximately mid-June to mid-August. Start and end dates may be flexible depending on summer schedule of applicants. Work schedule may vary depending on time of year and is limited to 40 hours per week. A portion of the work period will also include evening and weekend hours.

Other Job Information

Successful applicants will possess a strong ability to work independently from supervision and work well as part of a small team. Selected applicants must have a strong work ethic to meet goals, timelines, problem solve, and collect and maintain large amounts of data. A work vehicle will be provided to conduct assigned responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must be enrolled at or a recent graduate of a college or university majoring in a wildlife, natural resources, or other closely related program.

Students should be in good academic standing with knowledge of basic fish and wildlife management principles and practices

Applicants must have basic computer skills and be able to use Microsoft Excel for data entry

Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and be able to lift 50 lbs

Applicants selected for these positions must also be able to work independently with limited supervision while representing the department in a professional manner.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience banding birds is desired, but not necessary.

Application Procedures:

1. Applicants must complete the online application.
2. Applicants must upload a cover letter, resume, and list of three references all combined into one single document.
3. Applicants must include a copy of college transcripts indicating current GPA.

Current State employees with access to PeopleSoft can access the job posting through the PeopleSoft Portal.

External applicants can access the job posting by going to the ND State Jobs Openings.

Applications must be completed by 11:59 p.m. on the posted closing date.

For information about the positions or for persons needing accommodation or assistance in the application or interview process, contact John Palarski, Migratory Game Bird Biologist – Wildlife Division at 701-328-6319 or jpalarski@nd.gov.

For troubles or questions about applying on the online system, contact Melissa Long at 701-328-6318 or malong@nd.gov or recruiter@nd.gov.

Applicants who are residents of North Dakota and eligible to claim veteran’s preference must include Form DD214. Claims for disabled veteran’s preference must include a current statement of disabled status from the Veteran’s Affairs Office.

ND Relay Number 1-800-366-6888

The North Dakota Game & Fish Department makes reasonable accommodations for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant's ability to compete in the recruitment and selection process or with an employee's ability to perform essential duties of the job. It is the applicant's responsibility to make known any needs for accommodation.

As employers, the State of North Dakota and political subdivisions prohibit smoking in all places of state and political subdivision employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The state of North Dakota does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services, and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.