Game Management Assistant – Temporary, Year-round
Position Overview
| Location |
Wildlife Health Laboratory, Bismarck
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|---|---|
| Salary |
$20.00/Hour starting; Partially paid health insurance
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| Closing Date |
May 10, 2026
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| Status |
Temporary, Year-round
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| Type of Recruitment |
Internal/External
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| Notes |
Job Duration: Position is generally 40 hours per week and year-round. Applicants must be able to work weekends and on call duty during busy seasons. Overnight travel is also possible.
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Summary of Work
Primary responsibilities involve assisting with planning, organizing, and carrying out disease surveillance and research projects including wildlife necropsies, retrieving carcasses from the field, field observations of study animals, maintaining the NDGF Wildlife Health Laboratory facility and equipment, intake and processing of samples and carcasses, interacting with the public, organizing and submitting samples to various labs for testing, data entry, organization, maintenance, and other duties as assigned.
Secondary responsibilities involve providing support to other wildlife and fisheries staff with statewide population monitoring and research projects, habitat work, data entry, organization, and maintenance as needed. Activities may include (but are not limited to) migratory bird banding, upland game roadside surveys, furbearer necropsies, and wildlife tagging or translocations.
Potential training after employment includes disease diagnostics and pathology, CPR/First Aid/AED certification, ATV safety training, and fur trapping and handling.
Minimum Qualifications:
Requires a minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in wildlife biology or management or closely related natural resource science degree. Other 4-year science related degrees will be considered if the applicant has at least 2 years’ experience of wildlife field work. Graduating undergraduates with experience will be considered.
Must have or be able to obtain a Class D North Dakota driver’s license. Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds and be willing to travel extensively. Must possess well-developed oral and written communication skills, be highly responsible, be well organized, have attention to detail, and be self-motivated. Must have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word and Excel).
Application Procedures:
- Applicants must complete the online application. Applicants will be scored by their responses to the questionnaire questions – please do not say “See Resume” to any questions.
- Applicants must also upload a Cover Letter describing how the applicant’s ability and experience relates to the Summary of Work.
- Applicants must upload a current Resume that includes information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications as posted.
- Applicants must attach a document listing at least 3 professional references.
- Please indicate any affiliations you have with professional and college level organizations and any certifications that you hold, such as a Commercial Driver’s License, CPR Training, etc.
Applicants should save their applications frequently to avoid any loss of information. The online application system will time you out after 40 minutes and you will lose any information that is not saved.
Applicants must submit all documents above. It is very important to be thorough and detailed on all your application materials. If the Department’s human resource officer cannot determine that you meet the minimum qualifications or verify your answers to the questionnaire questions you will not be given credit.
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 11:59pm on the posted closing date.
For information about the position or for persons needing accommodation or assistance in the application or interview process, contact Melissa Long at 701/328-6318
For troubles or questions about applying on the online system, contact 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 provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.
Wildlife Opportunity
This position offers a rewarding opportunity to work with a team of wildlife professionals to monitor wildlife populations and health issues throughout North Dakota. The work you do will directly contribute to harvest management and conservation planning throughout the state.
While this position is stationed in Bismarck, North Dakota your responsibilities will allow you to explore all corners of the state including a wide range of beautiful landscapes and dynamic terrain.
We are looking for a candidate with a passion to help protect, perpetuate, and enhance the sustainable use of North Dakota's wildlife resources for the benefit of the public now and in the future.
The Community
Bismarck-Mandan is a vibrant and growing community located on either side of the scenic Missouri river.
It is home to first-rate schools, healthcare, culture, entertainment, parks, and trails.
Travel out of town in any direction to find phenomenal outdoor recreational opportunities in minutes.
World class hunting and fishing, hiking, boating, and snow sports, are just some of the things to scheme up in the state’s beautiful, varied, and sparsely populated landscapes.
To learn more about living in North Dakota, visit https://findthegoodlife.com