THE OUTSIDE IS IN US ALL. Please remember to attach the required documents, Cover Letter and Resume. 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 January 5th, 2025. You must apply through the State of Montana Career Site. Special Information: The work schedule is variable, often requiring work outside of normal business days and hours. May involve overnight stays for meetings or in remote field locations for a week or longer. The position's work is completed primarily in an office with occasional field work. The incumbent must have the ability and willingness to work in regional, statewide, and public teams. The incumbent must have technical understanding of the fisheries field, strong leadership skills, strong oral and written communication skills. They must have the ability to organize tasks and initiate and or support multiple complex fisheries or habitat projects while coordinating and working well with others. They must be able to work productively within the Fisheries Division Team. They must be able to effectively supervise staff, some of which will be working in remote various remote locations of Region 6. Full time 40-hour weeks, Monday through Friday during core work hours, is standard. Occasional weekend and evening meetings will be required, some office and seasonal field work will require days exceeding 8 hours. Occasional overnight stays may be required for field work or meetings. The application process includes completing the Montana State Job Application and attaching a cover letter and attaching a resume. This position is based in FWP administrative Region 6 in Glasgow, MT and is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the conservation and management of world-class fisheries while enjoying an unmatched quality of life. Region 6 is home to some of Montana's most exceptional recreational opportunities. Just a short drive from Glasgow, Fort Peck Reservoir offers a renowned fishery, celebrated for its trophy-sized walleye, northern pike, and smallmouth bass. Anglers and outdoor enthusiasts flock to this vast and scenic waterway year-round. Beyond the water, the region offers incredible landscapes to explore. The Little Rocky Mountains and the Bears Paw Mountains provide outstanding opportunities for hiking, and camping, and wildlife viewing. To the south, the iconic Missouri Breaks provide phenomenal hunting opportunities for elk, deer, and upland birds, making the region a true sportsman's paradise. In Glasgow, you'll find the perfect blend of small-town charm and modern amenities. Known for its welcoming community and excellent schools, Glasgow offers an outstanding quality of life, with a thriving downtown, progressive healthcare, exciting local events, and easy access to outdoor adventures. If you're passionate about fisheries management and eager to live and work in a place where natural beauty and recreation opportunities abound, we encourage you to apply for this exciting role. Job Duties: The mission of the Fisheries Division of Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is to preserve, maintain and enhance all aquatic species and their ecosystems to meet the public's interest in recreational opportunities and stewardship of aquatic wildlife. The Fisheries Division accomplishes this mission by implementing policies and programs that emphasize the management of wild fish populations and the protection and restoration of their habitats; by operating an efficient hatchery system to stock lakes and reservoirs where natural reproduction is limited or lacking; by monitoring and regulating angler harvest to maintain balanced ecosystems; and by providing educational programs for the public. Management decisions have local, statewide, and national effects on the status of aquatic resources. The Regional Fisheries Manager plans, supervises, and implements the regional fisheries program in conjunction with state fish management and access objectives, formulated in consultation with Fisheries Division staff and the Regional Supervisor. They coordinate with regional Parks and Recreation staff for access and habitat projects, enforcement for regulations, and other divisions/units as necessary. There is considerable coordination with other management agencies (e.g. federal, state, district, city, tribal, non-governmental, etc.). The position directly supervises four area biologists, with several technician staff reporting to the biologists. Physical and Environmental Demands: The work schedule is variable, sometimes requiring work outside of nonnal business days and hours and may involve overnight stays for statewide meetings or in remote field locations for several days. The position's work is completed in an office and field setting. This position may involve backpack and mobile-anode electrofishing, drift netting, trawling, gill and trap netting in prairie streams, rivers, lakes and reservoirs. The position involves piloting and working from various jet, propeller and manually powered watercraft on the various waterbodies. The incumbent must have the ability and willingness to work in and around water in adverse and hazardous conditions, including inclement weather. Minimum Qualifications : The knowledge, skills, and abilities of this position are normally attained through a Master of Science degree with a major in biological science including limnology and fisheries; and 5 years (post M.S. ) of fisheries/aquatic resources or public land management or research related experiences. Experience must include supervision, budgeting, program management, public presentation and have decision making experience with complex issues. Other combinations of education and experience which could provide such knowledge, skills and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis (such as B.S. in an environmental field and extensive specific field job related experience). 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.