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Idaho Fish and Game

Fishery Technician

    • Grace Hatchery
    Application Period: -
    Employment type: Temporary/Seasonal/Part Time
    Salary: $17.32
    Employment Dates: to

About the position

 

The Grace Fish Hatchery was built in 1946 and is located in Southeast Idaho. The hatchery water supply comes from two freshwater springs which are the head waters of Whiskey Creek, a tributary of the Bear River. Inside the hatchery building there is an egg incubation room and 16 concrete vats used for rearing fry. Outside there are 16 small concrete raceways and 6 large concrete raceways used for rearing fingerling and catchable size fish. Perform daily fish culture duties at a sport-fish production and conservation species fish hatchery. 

Dormitory Housing is provided onsite. 
 

General Information
Incumbents may be required to travel to remote locations for fish tagging, trapping,
spawning or sampling operations. These positions involve standing and working in cold water for up to eight hours per shift; lifting and carrying equipment with or without reasonable accommodations weighing up to 60 pounds; operate four-wheel drive and off-road vehicles in rugged terrain; and working in extreme weather conditions
Qualifications
Some knowledge of: life history, anatomy, and ecology of various fish species.
Experience: recording, summarizing, and analyzing scientific data; diagnosing and
repairing minor mechanical problems. Valid driver's license.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but not limited to: assist with trapping, spawning and rearing of Bonneville Cutthroat Trout, weighing daily ration of fish feed & feeding fish, cleaning rearing vessels, maintaining grounds & equipment, operating fish loading & transport truck, stocking fish. To collect biological data relating to fisheries management and research; perform fish rearing activities; perform related work.

How To Apply

Email completed temporary application to: matthew.sutterfield@idfg.idaho.gov

or

Mail completed temporary application to: 

Attn: Matt Sutterfield

Grace Fish Hatchery

390 Fish Hatchery Lane

Grace, ID 83241

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: Matt Sutterfield
Email: matthew.sutterfield@idfg.idaho.gov
Phone: (208)427-6364