South Shore Diadromous Fisheries Technician

An Official website of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Job Description - South Shore Diadromous Fisheries Technician (2600006Y)

Job Description:

Seasonal Diadromous Fisheries Technician in the Department of Fish and Game, Division of Marine Fisheries. This role performs duties related to monitoring and management of diadromous species and supports related projects.

• Deploy various nets and traps in coastal streams during the annual spring monitoring for river herring, American eels, rainbow smelt, and American shad.
• Collect, record, and process biological information on diadromous species.
• Collect and process water quality data.
• Record and organize data including data entry for computer analysis.
• Assist other activities of the Diadromous Fish Management Project including stocking, stream maintenance, and fishway management.
• Operate and maintain field equipment including sampling equipment and motor vehicles.
• Assist other MADMF projects with conducting research and field sampling.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Ability to identify marine fish and invertebrates common in Massachusetts’ coastal waters.
• Experience working with the collection of biological fisheries data for diadromous fish.
• Knowledge of computer software applications including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience filling data forms in the field and compiling data in tabular and graphical form.
• Ability to interact favorably with field crews during sampling.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to accommodate field sampling trips.
• Ability to handle fish sampling nets and work in wet and/or cold environments.
• Experience collecting and preparing samples (i.e. scales, otoliths) for ageing.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds safely.

• This is a four-month position, with a start date of March 9, 2026.
• This is a seasonal contract position. No benefits are included - except earned sick leave.

• Official
  
  Title:
  
  Contracted Seasonal Employees
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  United States-Massachusetts-New Bedford - 836 South Rodney
• Job:
  Science
• Agency:
  Department of Fish And Game
• Schedule:
  
  Full-time
• Shift: Day
• Job Posting:
  Jan 27, 2026, 12:47:34 PM
• Number of Openings: 2
• Salary: 18.00 - 22.00 Yearly

If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator:
Melixza Esenyie/EEADiversity -

Bargaining Unit:
Non

Confidential:
No

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid

Work Schedule:

No

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don t meet 100% of the job requirements.

We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.