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Idaho Fish and Game

Fisheries Biological Aide - Lewiston Snorkel Crew

    • Clearwater Regional Office
    Until Filled
    Employment type: Temporary/Seasonal/Part Time
    Salary: $15.00 per hour, non-benefitted
    Employment Dates: to

About the position

The IDFG-Lewiston Wild Salmon & Steelhead team is seeking three (3) temporary Fisheries Biological Aides (non-benefited) to conduct fish (snorkeling) and habitat surveys to determine the abundance and distribution of salmonids in the Clearwater and Salmon River Basins.

General Information
The employee will be a member of a crew to conduct fish and habitat surveys in streams by snorkeling.

The work schedule will vary, but will generally consist of 10-hour workdays, with 8 days on duty followed by 6 days off duty depending on project needs, stream conditions, weather, and other factors. Applicants must be flexible on their schedule. All food, equipment, and camping gear (except for sleeping bag) are supplied by IDFG during work shifts. The crew is required to camp out in remote backcountry areas with limited or no phone/internet service during their shifts. Housing is not provided during days off.

Incumbents must be able to snorkel in cold water for up to 8 hours per day, work in adverse weather conditions, and be able to hike 5-12 miles per day over rough and rugged terrain while carrying a backpack weighing 50-60 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations.

Applications will be reviewed beginning December 9th. It is in the applicant's best interest to submit materials before that date.
Qualifications
It is preferred that applicants be enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in fisheries or other biological sciences and/or have previous fisheries work experience. Individuals with salmonid identification experience are preferred. Proficient in Microsoft applications and experience with using topographical maps/software and GPS is a plus. Must be 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license.
Responsibilities
Fish and habitat data collection, data entry, proofing data, field equipment and trip preparation, camp duties.

How To Apply

1. Complete an IDFG application for temporary employment (https://idfg.idaho.gov/jobs/application-temporary).
2. Submit a cover letter, resume, three professional or academic references, and a completed IDFG application for temporary employment (preferably by email) to:

Idaho Department of Fish and Game

Attn: Nolan Smith

3316 16th Street

Lewiston, ID 83501

nolan.smith@idfg.idaho.gov

208-750-4235

3. Applicants must register with Idaho Department of Labor (Reference Job Number 2294236 at https://labor.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: Nolan Smith
Email: nolan.smith@idfg.idaho.gov
Phone: 208-750-4235