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Idaho Fish and Game

Fisheries Biological Aide - Sawtooth Fish Hatchery (1 position, 4 months)

    • Sawtooth Hatchery
    Until Filled
    Employment type: Temporary/Seasonal/Part Time
    Salary: $15.00 per hour, plus competitve benfits
    Employment Dates: to

About the position

The Sawtooth Fish Hatchery is seeking one (1) Fisheries Biological Aide (non-benefited) to assist with trapping, spawning and rearing of steelhead trout and Chinook salmon in Stanley.

Dates needed: March 11, 2024 through July 12, 2024 (some flexibility is available with exact start and end dates)

General Information
With or without reasonable accommodations, incumbents must be able to stand and work in cold water for up to five hours per shift; lift and carry equipment weighing up to 60 pounds; and work in extreme weather conditions. Dormitory style housing is provided free of charge.

Incumbents will work 40 hours per week. Work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, although occasional weekend work rotations will be required.
Qualifications
Applicants must be well organized, detail oriented, self-motivated, and safety conscious. Fisheries related experience and education strongly preferred, but not required. Must be 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license.
Responsibilities
Assist in the trapping and spawning of steelhead trout and Chinook salmon; perform routine fish culture duties, including feeding fish, weighing out fish feed, cleaning and caring for fish rearing vessels; maintain grounds and equipment; clean office and hatchery facilities; interact with the public in a professional and positive manner.

How To Apply

  1. Applicants must first register with Idaho Department of Labor (Reference Job Number 2142499 at https://labor.idaho.gov)
  2. Complete an IDFG Application for Temporary Employment (see link below)

  3. Submit a cover letter, a resume, three professional or academic references, and a completed IDFG Application for Temporary Employment via email (preferred) or by mail to:

    Sawtooth Fish Hatchery
    Attention: Gage Parke
    10 Fish Hatchery Dr.
    Stanley, ID 83278

     

EEO/Veteran’s Preference. If qualified applicants are found, this announcement may close before the listed closing date.

URL: https://idfg.idaho.gov/jobs/application-temporary

Contact: Gage Parke
Email: gage.parke@idfg.idaho.gov
Phone: (208) 774-3684