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Idaho Fish and Game

Fisheries Biological Aide (1)- Springfield Fish Hatchery

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

About the position

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. Applicants will be periodically reviewed as they are received. Applicants are encouraged to apply and submit their applicants as soon as possible. 

Springfield Fish Hatchery is a production facility responsible for rearing, Endangered Species Act listed Snake River Sockeye Salmon. The Springfield Fish Hatchery is seeking one temporary Fisheries Biological Aide (non- benefited) to perform routine duties associated with incubation and rearing of up to 1.0 million sockeye salmon smolts. This position will also involve maintaining hatchery grounds and facilities. 

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. 

General Information
Incumbents must, with or without reasonable accommodation, be able to stand and work in adverse weather conditions, sometimes working in cold water for up to eight hours per shift, lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Operate motorized equipment including UTVs, tractors and landscaping equipment. Incumbents may work around chemicals, heavy dust, high voltage, loud noises and slippery surfaces. Work consists of a 40 hour work week and most workdays are from 7:30am to 4:00pm with a rotation of weekends and holiday work.

Free, fully furnished dormitory style housing is provided on site with this position. Temporary staff are provided with their own bedroom and bathroom and includes; water, internet, power, trash, full kitchen, living room, and washer/dryer. No pets.
Qualifications
Applicants must be able to work well in a team environment and independently as needed, take direction and follow protocols effectively, and handle responsibility. Applicants must be well organized, detail oriented, self-motivated, and safety conscious. Must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license. Fish hatchery or fisheries related experience is strongly preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
Routine duties are but are not limited to: weighing fish feed and feeding fish; cleaning and caring for fish in rearing units; fish health monitoring; measuring water quality and maintaining equipment; data collection; data entry; sampling fish; maintaining grounds and equipment; operating landscaping equipment; pressure washing raceways; cleaning offices and hatchery facilities.

How To Apply

 

  1. Complete an IDFG Application for Temporary Employment at;

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

  2. 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: 

Daniela Ruiz- Fish Hatchery Assistant Manager

Springfield Fish Hatchery

1830 W 950 S

Springfield, ID 83277

(208) 328-9945

Daniela.ruiz@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: Daniela Ruiz
Email: daniela.ruiz@idfg.idaho.gov
Phone: (208) 328-9945