Aquatic Nuisance Species Technician – Temporary, 7 months (April-October)
Position Overview
| Location |
Bismarck, may also have positions available in Devils Lake and Riverdale
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|---|---|
| Salary |
$20/hour
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| Closing Date |
March 1, 2026
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| Status |
Temporary, Seasonal
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| Type of Recruitment |
Internal/External
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| Notes |
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Applicants will be considered immediately upon submitting application materials. The position may be filled prior to the listed closing date after successful completion of the application and interview process.
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Summary of Work
- Assist with the supervision of summer seasonal watercraft inspectors.
- Preform boat decontaminations of high risk and zebra mussel fouled watercraft.
- Survey watercraft users and perform boat inspections.
- Educate the public on strategies to prevent the spread of ANS.
- Conduct ANS surveillance surveys.
- Process summer water collection samples using microscopy.
- Equipment and gear maintenance.
- Individuals must be able to work weekends and holidays.
- Overnight travel required (vehicles provided). Expenses while away from main workstation will be reimbursed per policy (includes hotel and meals).
Job Duration:
Position is generally 40 hours per week but may go over depending on need. Applicants must be able to work weekends and on call during summer boating season. Overnight travel is also required.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in Fisheries/Wildlife biology or management or closely related natural resource science degree. Applicants that are graduating in the spring of 2026 may also be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to individuals with supervision and leadership experience.
Application Procedures
- Applicants must complete the online application.
- Applicants must upload a resume and letter of interest.
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 position or for persons needing accommodation or assistance in the application or interview process, contact Kyle Oxley, ANS Biologist, at 701-368-8368 .
For troubles or questions about applying on the online system, contact Melissa Long at malong@nd.gov or recruiter@nd.gov.
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. ND Relay Number: 1-800-366-6888
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 and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.
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