Fisheries Technician - Coeur d'Alene (resident fisheries management crew)

Applicants must be able to work as part of a team in a professional and positive manner. Applicants should be detail oriented, self-motivated, and safety conscious. Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license. Minimum qualifications include some knowledge of life history, anatomy, and ecology of various fishes typically gained through a degree in fisheries, biological science, or related fields. Applicants should have experience recording, summarizing, and analyzing scientific data; identifying various fish species; operating a boat and outboard motor; diagnosing and repairing minor mechanical problems.

With or without reasonable accommodations, incumbent must be able to work in extreme weather conditions, handle live and dead fish, hike long distances in rough terrain while carrying a 40-50 lb. pack, stand/work in cold water for up to 10 hours per day, work underwater using snorkeling equipment, and lift/carry equipment up to 60 lbs. Incumbent must also be willing and able to interact with angling public on a regular basis.