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Idaho Fish and Game

Fishery Technician

    • Sawtooth Hatchery
    Application Period: -
    Employment type: Temporary/Seasonal/Part Time
    Salary: $18.61 per hour
    Employment Dates: to

About the position

Job Description

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 Fisheries Technician. This position will be located at our Sawtooth Fish Hatchery in Stanley, ID. This is a 12-month, benefitted temporary position and is expected to work for up to 40 hours per week.  Housing is available for the employees 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. 

What We Offer:
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Participation in one of the Nation's best state retirement systems
• Generous vacation and sick leave accrual that begins as soon as you start 
• Eleven paid holidays in a year
• Eight weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Multiple saving plans-optional 401k and 457 plans
• Group Life Insurance/Disability Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance - state provided 
   basic life insurance coverage and affordable supplemental plans
• Public Sector Student Loan Forgiveness (eligibility requirements may apply)
• Employee Assistance Program - confidential support, information, and resources for all of 
   life's challenges
• State and Department Wellness Programs
• Ongoing training opportunities

 

General Information
Some positions may require the physical ability to walk for several hours over rugged terrain and along waterways; stand and work in cold water for up to eight hours per shift; hitch and pull trailers; 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, boats, 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.
Qualifications
• 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 biology, zoology, botany, conservation biology or closely related field
• Some knowledge of life history, anatomy, and ecology of various fish and wildlife species
• Experience recording data
• 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 experience operating ATVs/UTVs and trailers and performing grounds or building maintenance. 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!
Responsibilities
• Perform routine fish husbandry duties; assist with trapping and spawning operations of steelhead trout and Chinook salmon; weigh fish feed and feed fish; clean tanks, raceways and incubators; remove and enumerate daily fish and egg mortality
• Operate fish loading and transport equipment, and stock fish; crowd and net fish
• Record biological data, data entry, and maintain various records and forms; operate fish traps; observe fish for abnormal behavior.
• Interact with the public in a professional and positive manner; give public tours.
• Maintain facilities, grounds and equipment; operate power tools, pressure washers and landscaping equipment

How To Apply

1. Applicants must first register with Idaho Department of Labor (Reference Job Number 2433900 at https://labor.idaho.gov.) 

2. Complete an IDFG Application for Temporary Employment (see link below) 

3. Submit a cover letter, a resume, three professional or academic references, and a completed IDFG Application for Temporary Employment via email (preferred) or by mail to: Sawtooth Fish Hatchery Attention: Sylvia Hamilton                   10 Fish Hatchery Drive 9905 Stanley, ID 83278

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: Sylvia Hamilton
Email: sylvia.hamilton@idfg.idaho.gov
Phone: 208-774-3684