Fisheries Data 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.

Location: Hagerman National Fish Hatchery – IDFG Hagerman, ID

Application period: Closes September 22, 2025

Salary: $17.13 /hr plus competitive benefits

Employment Dates: October 6, 2025 – May 31, 2026 (Flexible Start & End Dates)

Job Introduction

The Hagerman National Fish Hatchery (HNFH) is currently seeking a temporary Fisheries Data Technician to aid in daily operations which include fish husbandry and culture, data management, sample counts, and facility maintenance. This position is an 8 month assignment, includes competitive benefits, and will work forty (40) hours a week.  Work schedules may include weekends and holidays. HNFH is located just outside the town of Hagerman, ID and about 30 mins from Twin Falls right along the scenic Snake River. The hatchery is responsible for rearing 1.5 million steelhead. Smolts are raised from eyed eggs received from Sawtooth Fish Hatchery in Stanley, ID and released back in to the Salmon River in April. Both hatcheries are funded by the Lower Snake Compensation Plan. There are ample places for fishing, hunting, water recreating, ATVing, in addition to many other outdoor opportunities around the Magic Valley.  

General Information:

With or without reasonable accommodations, the incumbent must be able to stand and work in cold water for up to eight hours per shift; lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds; and work in inclement weather conditions. Incumbents may work around chemicals, heavy dust, high voltage, loud noises, and slippery surfaces. This position is 40 hours per week for approximately 8 months, may include holidays and weekends. 

Free dorm-style housing is available for the employee only. No pets.

Responsibilities:

The incumbent must be able to perform routine fish rearing duties at an anadromous fish hatchery. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Recording hatchery data; weighing fish feed and feeding fish; cleaning and sweeping raceways; maintaining grounds and equipment; crowding and netting fish; loading and unloading trucks; providing hatchery tours, maintaining a partial reuse aquaculture system; safe chemical use; leading other seasonal staff, measuring water gauges and maintaining water reading equipment, monthly checks of safety equipment. 

Qualifications: 

Minimum:

Good knowledge of computer and data management (i.e. Microsoft Excel) 

Some experience recording, summarizing, and analyzing scientific data. Must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license.

Desired:

Some knowledge of fisheries or wildlife management, biology, or other natural resources related field. Previous fish hatchery experience is preferred, but not required. 

EEO/Veteran’s Preference. If qualified applicants are found, this announcement may close before the listed closing date.