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Idaho Fish and Game

Fisheries Biological Aide (3 positions)

    • Salmon Regional Office
    Until Filled
    Employment type: Temporary/Seasonal/Part Time
    Salary: 15.00
    Employment Dates: to

About the position

The Salmon Region is seeking three (3) Fisheries Bioaides (non-benefited) to assist with Chinook Salmon spawning ground surveys, and angler creel census. The incumbent will be exposed to a variety of fish sampling and survey techniques (see primary duties below), and will work across multiple crews as needed, but duties will generally shift to angler creel census in October. The work schedule is generally 5 days on-2 days off but may change to 8 days on followed by 6 days off depending on survey type and project needs (weekend/holiday work will be required in October and November). All food, equipment, and camping gear (except for sleeping bag) are supplied by IDFG during overnight stays. Field crews are required to camp out in remote areas during their shift. Housing will not be provided during days off.

Please visit the following link and watch our “Seasonal Employment” video to see what types of opportunities are available to seasonal technicians.  https://www.facebook.com/IdahoFishGame/videos/vb.106210392621/864082404025462/?type=2&theater

Note: Housing is not provided. This is a non benefited position.

General Information
The Salmon Region encompasses wilderness rivers, mountain streams, and expansive alpine lake systems throughout the Sawtooth Valley, Boulder-White Clouds Wilderness, and Bighorn Crags of the Franch Church. The town of Salmon is situated at the confluence of the Lemhi and Salmon Rivers, and offers many opportunities for fishing, hunting, mountain biking, backpacking, and paddling. In our office you will find community, opportunities to challenge yourself, and mentorship towards your fisheries career.
Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Experience following oral and written instructions, policies, and procedures
• Some knowledge of biology, zoology, botany, conservation biology or closely related field
• Some knowledge of life history, anatomy, and ecology of various fish and wildlife species
• Experience recording data
• Experience interacting with the public in a professional setting
The ideal candidate will be working towards a BS in fisheries (or related field), or have some equivalent in job experience and training, have the ability to maintain a positive attitude and work ethic through varying environmental conditions, and professionally interact with the angling public and collaborating agencies. Please be sure to include within your application material that you submit any experience in these areas that you may have.
Responsibilities
Primary duties include: conducting spawning ground surveys and angler creel census. Additional duties may include: juvenile screw trap operation, PIT tagging fish, stream electrofishing surveys, Alpine lake surveys (gillnetting/angling), collecting biological data (weights, lengths, DNA, scales, etc.), data entry, and equipment maintenance.

How To Apply

1) Applicants must first register with Idaho Department of Labor https://labor.idaho.gov            

2)Complete the IDFG Application For Temporary Employment form, located at:

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

3)Mail or email (preferred) the IDFG Application For Temporary Employment form, cover letter, resume, and three professional or academic references to:

Noah Frost
Idaho Department of Fish and Game
99 HWY 93 N.
Salmon, ID 83467

Contact Info - Phone: (208) 742-7044

Email: noah.frost@idfg.idaho.gov

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: Noah Frost
Email: noah.frost@idfg.idaho.gov
Phone: (208) 742-7044