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Idaho Fish and Game

Wildlife Technician (2 positions available)

    • Southwest Regional Office - McCall
    Application Period: -
    Employment type: Temporary/Seasonal/Part Time
    Salary: $18.61/hr
    Employment Dates: to

About the position

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking two (2) Wildlife technicians (non-benefited) to conduct sampling for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) during the 2025 hunting season. Incumbents will work 40 hours with 2 days off per week. Work hours will vary but incumbents will often be required to work during weekends and evenings. Housing accommodations may be available for 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.  

Qualifications
• 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.
Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities Include: Coordinate and operate off-site CWD sampling stations; collect CWD samples from animals brought to the McCall office and to regional check stations; ensure accurate data collection, management, and entry; organize transport of carcasses to approved dumpsters; conduct regular visits to collect carcasses and parts from taxidermists and meat processors; coordinate shipment of samples to lab for testing; sample road-killed ungulates in and adjacent to CWD management area; retrieve remote cameras; assist with other wildlife management tasks as needed. Previous experience collecting CWD samples preferred but not required.

Applicants must be able to interact with the public in a professional and positive manner, work independently, and follow established protocols while accurately collecting data and sampling wildlife. Applicants should be detail oriented, self-motivated, and safety conscious.

With or without reasonable accommodations, incumbents must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs., stand for long periods of time, navigate through and hike over rough and rugged terrain up to 5 miles one way, safely drive on both paved and backcountry roads for multiple hours per shift, and work in adverse weather conditions.

How To Apply


Complete the IDFG Application for Temporary Employment form located at:

https://idfg.idaho.gov/jobs/application-temporary
 

Mail or email (preferred) the IDFG Application for Temporary Employment form, cover letter, and resume (including three professional or academic references) to:

 

Nathan Borg
Idaho Department of Fish and Game
555 Deinhard Lane
McCall, Idaho 83638

 

Contact Info:

Phone: (208) 634-8137

Email: nathan.borg@idfg.idaho.gov

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: Nathan Borg
Email: nathan.borg@idfg.idaho.gov
Phone: 208-634-8137