Fishery 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 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 Fishery Technician. This position will be located at our Grace Fish Hatchery, located in Grace, Idaho. This is a 5-month  non-benefited temporary position and is expected to work up to 40 hours per week.  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:

Incumbents may be required to travel to remote locations for fish tagging, trapping, spawning or sampling operations. These positions involve walking over rugged terrain ; 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; 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.

Responsibilities:

• Data Collection
• Equipment Operation
• Aquaculture

Minimum Qualifications: (These qualifications are required)

• Some knowledge of life history, anatomy, and ecology of various fish species.
• Experience: recording, summarizing, and analyzing scientific data; diagnosing and repairing minor mechanical problems.
• Valid driver's license.
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Minimum Qualifications Specialty: (These qualifications are required.)

• Some knowledge of aquaculture and the growing and maintaining of fish.

In addition to the minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate will have some aquaculture experience, be comfortable in equipment operation, and high attention to detail in data collection, and any interaction with the public in a customer service capacity. 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. 

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!