Wildlife Technician

SPECIAL NOTIFICATION:  This position is exempt from classified state service and the rules of the Division of Human Resources and the Idaho Personnel Commission. This job announcement will now remain open until the position has been filled. Applications will be periodically reviewed as they are received. Applicants are encouraged to apply and submit their applications as soon as possible.  

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking two (2) Wildlife Technicians. This position will be located at our Coeur d’Alene River WMA located in Harrison, ID. This is a 5-month  non-benefited temporary position and is expected to work up to 40 hours per week. Shared housing is available for the employee only. No pets. 

Why IDFG? We are a premier natural resource agency dedicated to preserving, protecting, perpetuating, and managing Idaho's fish and wildlife for this great state. We are committed to creativity, innovation, and excellence as we cultivate opportunities for our customers to engage with our natural resources and become resource stewards for future generations. We are highly dedicated to our mission, committed to our team, and we know how to balance work/life commitments while loving the work we do. 

Supplemental Information: 

Positions in this classification are used for habitat management areas, data management, wildlife management, or wildlife research. Some positions may travel to remote locations for data collection and maintenance activities and may require the physical ability to walk and backpack for several hours; operate four-wheel drive and/or off-road vehicles; lift and carry up to 65 pounds; and work in extreme weather conditions. Incumbents working on habitat projects may be working with herbicides and pesticides. Evening, weekend, and holiday work may be required. 

Responsibilities:

• Completing habitat treatments as per direction of the Senior Wildlife Habitat Technician (SWHT) or Regional Wildlife Biologist (RWB).
• Monitoring habitat treatments as per direction of SWHT and RWHB.
• Noxious weed control.
• Conducting surveys on a variety of wildlife species.
• Monitoring and facilitating public use of WMA (Wildlife Management Area) property.
• Waterfowl surveys, trapping and banding.
• Light construction and equipment maintenance.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications: (These qualifications are required)

• Some knowledge of wildlife ecology and habitat requirements; and wildlife habitat 

  evaluation and management practices.

• Experience recording, summarizing, and analyzing biological data.

• Valid driver’s license.

   

In addition to the minimum qualifications the ideal candidate has a strong basis in knowledge of wildlife species and their habitats usually acquired through 2 years of field experience or completion of 2 years of coursework in an accredited Wildlife Biology Program or closely related field. The ideal candidate will have ability to identify wildlife and plant species and follow instructions to complete assignments with limited direct supervision. Ability and experience in operating and performing minor maintenance and upkeep on equipment to include tractors, four-wheel drive trucks, off-road vehicles, and/or motorized boats and using small hand and power tools would add to the ideal candidate. Additional consideration may be given at the time of the interview to candidates who have this experience. Please be sure to include within your application material that you submit any experience in these areas that you may have.  

To learn more about the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, please see the following:

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