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Stream Fish Habitat Intern

State of Minnesota • Little Falls, MN • 1w ago

Working Title: Stream Fish Habitat Intern

Job Class: Intern

Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources

Job ID : 90916

Location : Little Falls

Telework Eligible : No

Full/Part Time : Full-Time

Regular/Temporary : Intern

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted : 1/2/2026

Closing Date : 2/2/2026

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Department of Natural Resources

Division/Unit : Ecological & Water Resources

Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

Travel Required : Yes

Salary Range: $19.00/hour

Classified Status : Non-Status

Bargaining Unit/Union : 223 - Non-Employee/Unrepresented

FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This posting is intended to hire up to 4 interns.

This position assists the River Ecology Unit in the collection of stream fish-habitat data. The primary responsibility for these internships will be to work as a team to assist the crew leader in the collection of biological and physical data on streams, predominately warm water streams. These positions require swimming while snorkeling or pulling a large seine net. Duties include fish identification, collection of voucher specimens, stream habitat and cover quantification, and use of wading rods with current meters, electrofishing equipment, purse seine, GPS, and boats.

Additional duties may include organizing equipment and maintenance, data entry in Microsoft Access and ArcGIS, topographic surveying, and geomorphologic monitoring of stream restoration projects. The Minnesota DNR River Ecology Unit is heavily involved in long term monitoring of habitat conditions and biodiversity, development of habitat preference curves, and restoration of rivers.

The work season is April - September, but eligible candidates must be available from June 3rd to August 14th. Preferred work dates are May 6 to August 28th. The work schedule could vary depending on weather and streamflow conditions. These internships will require overnight travel, 2-4 nights per week. When traveling overnight, lodging and transportation are provided, and the cost of meals will be reimbursed. Interns are responsible for their own housing and living expenses on their off time (i.e., nights not in travel status and weekends).

Minimum Qualifications

To be eligible for an internship, you must meet the following requirements:

You must be a student at an accredited educational institution; AND

Your advisor must certify that you will either receive academic credit or fulfill an academic requirement. The signature of a sponsoring academic instructor is required prior to beginning an internship.

AND

Majoring in one of the following: natural resources, fisheries, aquatic ecology/ biology, or water resource management. If you are unsure if your major qualifies, please contact us.

Coursework in ichthyology.

Ability to identify fish using dichotomous keys.

Ability to work well as part of a team and independently.

Ability to swim.

Willingness to travel overnight, 2 - 4 nights per week on short notice.

Willingness to work extended shifts of 10 - 12 hours as needed and in adverse weather conditions.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with fish identification under field conditions.

Experience identifying non-game fish species.

Experience with electrofishing.

Experience trailering and towing.

Additional Requirements

This position requires an unrestricted Class D Driver's license with a clear driving record.

Applicants must have the ability to meet the physical requirements and work in the environmental conditions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. It is policy of the Department of Natural Resources that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

Conflict of Interest Review

Criminal History Check

Education Verification

Employment Reference / Records Check

License / Certification Verification

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.

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