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Idaho Fish and Game

Fisheries Biological Aide

    • Niagara Springs Hatchery
    Until Filled
    Employment type: Temporary/Seasonal/Part Time
    Salary: $15.00 per hour
    Employment Dates: to

About the position

The Niagara Springs Fish hatchery, located in the Magic Valley region of Idaho, is seeking 1 temporary Biological Aide (non-benefited) to assist in daily hatchery operations during the 2025 season. The ideal start date is 3/3/2025. 

General Information
Niagara Springs Hatchery is owned and funded by Idaho Power and is operated by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. The hatchery is responsible for the production of Summer A-run Steelhead for the Salmon and Snake Rivers, and production of White Sturgeon for the Snake River. Incumbents must, with or without reasonable accommodations, be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. and work in adverse weather conditions. Onsite housing may be available as part of the job at no additional cost. Weekend & holiday rotation work required; irregular work schedules are frequent. Normal work hours are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Incumbents may work with toxic chemicals and around heavy dust, high voltage, loud noises, and slippery surfaces.
Qualifications
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Experience following oral and written instructions, policies, and procedures.
Responsibilities
Perform routine fish husbandry duties at a Steelhead and White Sturgeon production hatchery. Responsibilities include, but not limited to: assist with egg collection, incubation, rearing, & stocking of Snake River White Sturgeon and Steelhead, weighing fish feed & feeding fish, cleaning rearing vessels, operating an automatic feed delivery system and 3 traveling bridges on 19 outdoor raceways, maintaining grounds, including an Idaho Power day park. Maintaining equipment, operating fish loading & transport equipment, data entry, and assisting other hatcheries when needed.

How To Apply

Submit Resume, 3 References, and a Temporary Application (link below) to:

steve.stowell@idfg.idaho.gov

Or

Steve Stowell - IDFG

2131 Niagara Springs Grade

Wendell, ID 83355

**Emailed applications preferred but not mandatory**

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: Steve Stowell
Email: steve.stowell@idfg.idaho.gov
Phone: 208-536-2283