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Idaho Fish and Game

Fisheries Biological Aide

    • Eagle Hatchery Campus
    Application Period: -
    Employment type: Temporary/Seasonal/Part Time
    Salary: $15.00 dollars per hour
    Employment Dates: to

About the position

The IDFG Eagle Complex is seeking one 5-mo Biological Aide (non-benefited) to assist with Eagle Facility maintenance and hatchery related activities. 

Dates Needed: August 4th, 2025 through December 19th, 2025. (Not to exceed five months)

With or without reasonable accommodations, incumbents must be able to stand for long periods of time, safely drive for multiple hours per shift, and work in adverse weather conditions.

Incumbents will work 40 hours per week. Typical work hours are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Occasional field travel and overnight stays.  Occasional weekend/holiday work required.

Qualifications
Demonstrated ability to handle responsibility and work independently. Some college level courses in Natural Resource/Biological Science is preferred, but not mandatory. Previous fish hatchery experience a plus but not required. Candidate must be able to work in extreme conditions in an isolated area and be able to lift 50 lbs.
Responsibilities
Maintenance: Lawn/landscaping maintenance will include operating riding lawn mowers, weed trimmers, and push mowers. Facility maintenance will include assisting with minor electrical, plumbing, and construction related remodels.

Hatchery: Weighing fish feed and feeding fish, cleaning and caring for fish rearing vessels, assist in the trapping and transporting anadromous Sockeye Salmon. Sockeye Salmon spawning, egg husbandry, general fish culture, maintaining grounds and equipment, cleaning office and hatchery facilities, maintain hatchery files, data entry, and assisting with annual reports.

How To Apply

Please e-mail a CV/resume, including 2 references, to:

Ed Hoxsie

ed.hoxsie@idfg.idaho.gov

Phone: 208-939-2413

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: Ed Hoxsie
Email: ed.hoxsie@idfg.idaho.gov
Phone: (208)939-2413