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Idaho Fish and Game

Fisheries Technician - steelhead habitat restoration

    • Clearwater Regional Office
    Application Period: -
    Employment type: Temporary/Seasonal/Part Time
    Salary: $17.32 per hour
    Employment Dates: to

About the position

We are seeking an 4.75-month temporary Fishery Technician (non-benefitted) to assist with multiple projects focused on restoring stream habitat conditions for wild steelhead populations. 

The employee will assist the stream habitat restoration program implement a stream restoration project to enhance growth and survival of juvenile wild steelhead and conduct a wide array of monitoring and evaluation surveys designed to assess the success of the restoration program. This position will also have the unique opportunity to spend several weeks helping with a large-scale rotenone project being conducted to restore native Bull Trout in a group of high mountain lakes and their outlet streams. 

For more information on the habitat restoration program, check out these video links:

Continuing to improve habitat for steelhead in the East Fork Potlatch River | Idaho Fish and Game

Potlatch River Steelhead Habitat Restoration - Part 1: Introduction to the Restoration Program

Potlatch River Steelhead Habitat Restoration - Part 2: Implementing Stream Restoration Projects

Potlatch River Steelhead Habitat Restoration Part 3 - Partnering with Private Landowners

Potlatch River Steelhead Habitat Restoration - Part 4: Monitoring the Stream Restoration Projects

General Information
With or without reasonable accommodations incumbents must be capable of working long hours in various and often inclement weather conditions, hiking steep and/or slippery terrain, lifting and carrying items weighing up to 60 lbs., operating traps/weirs during high flow conditions, and occasionally working at night. All food, equipment, and camping gear (except for sleeping bag) are supplied by IDFG during remote work shifts. Housing is not provided.
Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in Fisheries or related field, or equivalent experience and training is preferred. Individuals with good data management skills, experience with Microsoft Excel, and experience working with adult and juvenile anadromous salmonids may be given preference. Successful candidate must be able to work independently and in a team setting, follow established sampling and data entry protocols, and demonstrate a high degree of initiative and problem-solving ability. Applicants must be able to interact with the public in a positive and professional manner. Valid driver’s license required.
Responsibilities
This position provides an incredible opportunity for working with a wide variety of wild salmonid monitoring and habitat restoration projects.

Habitat Restoration Program Responsibilities:
• Conduct stream habitat and water quality monitoring, evaluation and monitoring of completed restoration projects, assisting with implementation of a new stream restoration project, and working with private landowners, other agencies, and engineers to help develop future projects. In addition, these responsibilities will include data collection, management, and entry into project databases. This position will work both in a team setting and independently. The work schedule will be primarily Monday to Friday, with possible weekend/holiday work. There may also be the potential for overnight camping trips in the field.

Bull Trout Restoration Project Responsibilities:
• Assist lead biologist with duties as assigned. This project will include rotenone applications to multiple high mountain lakes and their outlet streams. Rotenone application will be conducted by boat, backpack sprayer, and drip stations. Water quality, fish sampling, and project monitoring surveys will also be conducted. This project includes several 5-7 day remote camping trips.

How To Apply

To Apply: 

  1. Applicants must first register with Idaho Department of Labor (Reference Job Number 2310331 at  https://labor.idaho.gov.)
  2. Complete an IDFG Application for Temporary Employment
  3. Submit a cover letter, a resume, three professional or academic references, and a completed IDFG Application for Temporary Employment via e-mail to: robert.hand@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: Robert Hand
Email: robert.hand@idfg.idaho.gov
Phone: 208-750-4209