Fishery Technician
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- Oxbow Hatchery
Application Period: -Employment type: Temporary/Seasonal/Part TimeSalary: $17.32 per hour, plus competitive benefitsEmployment Dates: to
About the position
The Oxbow Fish Hatchery is seeking one 8-month benefitted Fishery Technician to work at the newly renovated Oxbow Fish Hatchery and trap near Oxbow, Oregon.
Dates Needed:
March 9, 2025 through November 26, 2025.
General Information
Incumbents must with or without reasonable accommodations be able to work a variable schedule under adverse weather conditions, lift and carry/pack up to 60 lbs. Dormitory housing is provided.
Most work weeks are 8 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday. Occasional weekends, longer shifts, or travel required.
Most work weeks are 8 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday. Occasional weekends, longer shifts, or travel required.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Driver's License and HS or GED required. Must be able to interact with the public in a professional and positive manner.
Desired Qualifications:
Some knowledge of: life history, anatomy, and ecology of various fish species. Ability in diagnosing and repairing minor mechanical problems.
Driver's License and HS or GED required. Must be able to interact with the public in a professional and positive manner.
Desired Qualifications:
Some knowledge of: life history, anatomy, and ecology of various fish species. Ability in diagnosing and repairing minor mechanical problems.
Responsibilities
Perform routine fish culture duties at a steelhead and Chinook Salmon fish hatchery and trap. Typical duties: spawns fish; assists in monitoring development of eggs and fry; cleans raceways and incubator trays; observes fish behavior for signs of stress and disease; removes daily fish mortality; tracks hatchery inventory; loads, transports, and stocks fish with a one-ton truck; maintains records and contributes to reports documenting hatchery activities, data entry, disease treatments of eggs and fish; general maintenance and landscape duties; help with creel census operations; assist with other hatchery stations as needed.
How To Apply
- Complete an IDFG application for temporary employment.
- Submit a cover letter, resume, three professional or academic references, and a completed application for temporary employment by email to: jeffrey.seggerman@idfg.idaho.gov
- Call the hatchery phone 208-287-2813 for questions
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: Jeffrey Seggerman
Email: jeffrey.seggerman@idfg.idaho.gov
Phone: 208-287-2813