Fish Hatchery Biological Aide (2 Positions)

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 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 a Biological Aide. This position will be located at our Mackay Fish Hatchery located in Mackay, Idaho. This is a 5-month  non-benefited temporary position and is expected to work up to 40 hours per week.  Housing is available, free of charge, 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:

 
Some positions may require the physical ability to stand and work in cold water for up to eight hours per shift; lift and carry up to 60+ pounds with occasional lifting and carrying up to 100 pounds for short distances; and work in extreme weather conditions. Operate motorized equipment including ATVs, tractors, landscaping equipment, and/or UTVs. Evening, weekend, and holiday work may be required. Incumbents working at fish hatcheries work with toxic chemicals and around heavy dust, high voltage, loud noises, and slippery surfaces. 

Responsibilities:

• Perform routine fish husbandry duties
• Weigh fish feed and feed fish
• Clean tanks, raceways and incubators
• Remove and enumerate daily fish and egg mortality
• Maintain facilities, grounds and equipment
• Operate power tools, pressure washers and landscaping equipment
• Operate fish loading and transport equipment, and stock fish
• Crowd and net fish
• Record biological data, data entry, and maintain various records and forms
• Provide hatchery tours
• Observe fish for abnormal behavior

Minimum Qualifications Specialty: (These qualifications are required.)

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Experience following oral and written instructions, policies, and procedures
• Some knowledge of life history, anatomy, and ecology of various fish and wildlife species
• Experience interacting with the public in a professional setting
• Some knowledge of animal husbandry

In addition to the minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate will have an interest in hatchery programs, have experience operating tractors and UTVs, have experience with power tools, and landscaping equipment. This candidate will also be able to work well in a team environment and independently as needed, take direction and follow protocols effectively.  Applicants must be well organized, detail oriented, self-motivated, responsible, and safety conscious. Additional consideration may be given at the time of the interview to candidates who have this experience. Please be sure to include any experience you have in these areas within your application materials.   

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

• (Video) Idaho Fish and Game - We Make It Happen

Thank you for applying with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game!