Fisheries Biologist 1

Job Description

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Announcement:
Please remember to attach the required documents listed in this announcement.
Cover Letter

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 October 25th, 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.

Effective June 22, 2026, this agency is participating in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer and completing Form I-9, your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification. For more information about E-Verify, please visit the E-Verify website found here,
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Job Duties:
Based on goals developed by biologists and fisheries managers, the biologist 1 will formulate yearly and daily work plans to collect scientific data, establish sampling sites and oversee methods for monitoring fish populations and habitat parameters. The Technician will also enter, summarize, analyze, and ensure quality control of ecological/biological data and create reports. Purchase, maintenance, repair and operation of a variety of field equipment such as boats, outboard motors, vehicles, electro-fishers, nets, and specialized fisheries survey and inventory equipment is the responsibility of the technician.

The biologist 1 will be responsible for managing out-flows at Ashley Lake Dam in accordance with the Ashley Lake management plan. The technician will also be responsible for cataloging and reporting flow and staff gage data, coordinating an annual dam safety inspection, performing dam maintenance and drafting an annual state of the lake letter.

Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):
The knowledge, skills, and abilities of this position are normally attained through combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in fish biology, fish and wildlife management, ecology, biology, and three years of progressive job-related experience or work closely related to fish and wildlife biology.

Combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case

basis.

Applicant Pool Statement
:

If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.

Training Assignment
:

Not Applicable

Salary: $

27.94

-

27.94

Hourly

Telework Eligibility
:

Not Telework Eligible

Benefits Package Eligibility
:

Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

Number of Openings
:

1

Employee Status
:

Regular

Schedule
:

Full-Time

Job Type
:

Standard

Shift
:

Variable

Travel
:

Yes, 10 % of the Time

Primary Location
:

Kalispell

Agency
:

Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks

Union
:

000 - None

Posting Date
:

Sep 25, 2026, 1:41:43 PM

Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone)
:

Oct 26, 2026, 1:59:00 AM

Required Application Materials
:

Cover Letter

Contact Name
:

Shelby Hughes

|

Contact Email
:

fwpemp@mt.gov

|

Contact Phone
:

406-444-3024

The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency's HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711.
Montana Job Service Offices
also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.
State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.

Minimum Qualifications

The knowledge, skills, and abilities of this position are normally attained through combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in fish biology, fish and wildlife management, ecology, biology, and three years of progressive job-related experience or work closely related to fish and wildlife biology. Combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Applicant Pool Statement : If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment : Not Applicable Salary: $ 27.94 - 27.94 Hourly Telework Eligibility : Not Telework Eligible Benefits Package Eligibility : Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan Number of Openings : 1 Employee Status : Regular

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):
The knowledge, skills, and abilities of this position are normally attained through combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in fish biology, fish and wildlife management, ecology, biology, and three years of progressive job-related experience or work closely related to fish and wildlife biology.

Combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case

basis.

Applicant Pool Statement
:

If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.

Training Assignment
:

Not Applicable

Salary: $

27.94

-

27.94

Hourly

Telework Eligibility
:

Not Telework Eligible