Technical Records Specialist 1

Please Note: Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MDT on the posting end date.

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) is seeking a dynamic, customer focused individual to fill a current opening for Technical Records Specialist 1 within our Fisheries Bureau at our Headquarters in Boise. 

Why IDFG? We are committed to creativity, innovation, and excellence as we cultivate opportunities for our customers to engage with our natural resources and become resource stewards for future generations. We are highly dedicated to our mission, committed to our team, and we know how to balance work/life commitments while loving the work we do.

What We Offer: 

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance - employee only coverage for PPO $65/month for medical and vision & $11.82/month for dental
• Participation in one of the Nation's best state retirement systems
• Generous vacation and sick leave accrual that begins as soon as you start (accumulate approximately 3 weeks of vacation the first year, and increasing with state longevity)
• Eleven paid holidays in a year
• Eight weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Multiple optional saving plans - 401k and 457 plans 
• Group Life Insurance/Disability Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance - state provided basic life insurance coverage and affordable supplemental plans 
• Public Sector Student Loan Forgiveness (eligibility requirements may apply)
• Employee Assistance Program - confidential support, information, and resources for all of life's challenges
• State and Department Wellness Programs 
• Ongoing training opportunities 
• Potential flexible work schedule 

General Responsibilities:

• Manages various permit applications (i.e. fishing tournament permits, scientific collecting permits) and collects data generated by permitted activities.
• Acts as the Fisheries Bureau’s primary public point of contact, providing information and explaining Department policies, regulations, laws, services, and procedures to internal and external customers.
• Serves as support staff for various projects and tasks.
• Data entry.
• Produces documents, letters, and reports using word processing software and equipment.
• Researches a variety of sources to resolve problems.
• Creates and maintains files.
• Greets or screens visitors and callers.
• Formats reports.
• Special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: (These qualifications are required.)

• Experience monitoring a records system to identify and correct errors. (Typically gained by having at least one year of experience (or more) monitoring records systems, identifying problems and correcting errors.)
• Experience researching a variety of sources to resolve problems. (Typically gained through at least one year of experience researching and compiling information in order to prepare reports that include recommendations.)
• Experience interpreting, explaining, and applying regulations, laws, or complex policies to carry out assignments. (Typically gained through at least one year of work experience with responsibility for reviewing documents or actions for compliance with laws, regulations, and/or policies or through explaining to others how laws, regulations or policies apply to specific situations.)
• Experience entering and retrieving data using a computerized records system. (Typically gained by at least six months of experience in a work setting which required data to be entered and retrieved in a database records system or other computer records system.) 

The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in serving the mission of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, and will have knowledge and an appreciation for hunting, fishing, and trapping activities. Additional consideration may be given at the time of interview to candidates who have some knowledge or experience in hunting, fishing, and trapping. Please describe your knowledge and/or experience within the resume section of your application. 

Thank you for applying with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game!