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Announcement:

Please remember to attach the required documents listed in this announcement.

Complete State Job Application

Cover Letter

References

Applications missing the requested documents will be considered incomplete and may not progress further in the process. Documents not requested will not be considered in the recruitment process. The State Application is not a substitute for a Resume. This position closes at 11:59 PM Mountain Time on February 16, 2026. You must apply through the State of Montana Career site.

Special Information:

Identity of applicants who become finalists may be released to the public if the Department deems it necessary. Employees who exceed 1,040 hours in a calendar year are also provided health, dental and life insurance. Other benefits include retirement, paid vacation, sick and holidays. This position may be covered by a VEBA (Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association).

A successful applicant will be subject to a background investigation.

Women and minorities are under-represented in this job category and are encouraged to apply.

This position is based out of Miles City; Montana located at the confluence of the Tongue and Yellowstone Rivers in eastern Montana. Regionally there is lots to explore whether fishing, hunting, bird watching, rock collecting, floating, boating, hiking, and biking along the river, out on the prairie or in the badlands surrounding Miles City. Float a canoe or raft between fishing access sites. Camp to experience history (Makoshika, Medicine Rocks) or recreate on the water (Hell Creek, Tongue River Reservoir) at a State Park. Hike some of the public lands in the area (Terry Badlands, Strawberry Hill). Miles City is also within driving distance of attractions like Yellowstone National Park, Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge, Theodore Roosevelt National Park, Red Lodge, Montana, or Black Hills, South Dakota.

Learn more about the rich history of this western town and about things to do in and around Miles City at the Miles City Chamber of Commerce website https://milescitychamber.com/

Job Duration: The peak workload for the FWP region 7 fisheries staff occurs between May 10 and August 15. Having an applicant work through this time period would be ideal but adjustments for an earlier or later start will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):

Applicants must be willing to handle live and dead fish, as well as survey equipment such as nets that will at times be wet, dirty, slimy, and foul smelling. Applicants must be familiar with boats and be able to operate a four-wheel drive vehicle. Must have a good attitude and willingness to learn. Must be honest and dependable, possess strong work ethic and problem-solving skills. Must be able to follow instructions and methods outlined by supervising permanent staff. Employees must be able to accurately read lengths and weights of fish off measuring boards and scales as well as letters and numbers on fish tags and may be responsible for accurately and legibly recording this information by hand on field data sheets. Must be able to work in cooperation with professional biologists, other research assistants and the public. Communication skills, both written and verbal, are required. Must have good interpersonal skills and positive attitude when interacting with coworkers and anglers. The ability to work under direct supervision in potentially hazardous conditions is expected.