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Idaho Fish and Game

Fisheries Technician

    • Southwest Regional Office - Nampa
    Application Period: -
    Employment type: Temporary/Seasonal/Part Time
    Salary: $17.32/h, Plus Competitive Benefits
    Employment Dates: to

About the position

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking a Fishery Technician. This position will be located at our Southwest Regional Office located in Nampa, ID. This is an 8-month benefitted temporary position and is expected to work approximately 40 hours per week. 

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. 

 

General Information
Primary duties will include planning, implementing and evaluating trends in Bull Trout abundance, distribution and threats. Sampling methods include backpack electrofishing, but may include other methods as needed such as snorkeling or raft electrofishing. Technician will be responsible for planning and implementing a sampling protocol, mapping sample sites, developing a work plan, as well as data collection and management, analysis and subsequent reporting. Technician will also serve as the lead of an additional two employees during the filed season. Other duties may include maintaining a variety of equipment and other duties as required. Fieldwork weeks consist of 40-50 hours, typically Monday through Friday. However, night and weekend work will be required at times. This position will require extended periods of overnight camping in remote settings.
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications require the incumbent has some knowledge of identification, life history, anatomy, and ecology of fish species, and a valid driver's license.

Incumbents may be required to travel to remote locations for fish tagging, trapping, spawning or sampling operations. These positions involve walking several miles over rugged terrain and along stream banks; standing and working in cold water for up to eight hours per shift; lifting and carrying equipment weighing up to 60 pounds and occasional lifting and carrying up to 100 pounds for short distances; operate four-wheel drive and off-road vehicles in rugged terrain; working underwater using snorkel equipment; and working in extreme weather conditions. Incumbents working at fish hatcheries work with toxic chemicals and around heavy dust, high voltage, loud noises, and slippery surfaces. Evening, weekend, and holiday work may be required.

How To Apply

Please send cover letter, resume, contact information for three references and an Idaho Department Fish and Game Application for Temporary Employment to Timothy D'Amico (email preferred)

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: Timothy D'Amico
Email: timothy.damico@idfg.idaho.gov
Phone: 2084658465