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Idaho Fish and Game

Fisheries Technician – Big Creek Rotary Screw Trap Tender McCall (8 Months; Benefitted)

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

About the position

Sampling juvenile anadromous salmonid emigrants is an integral part of monitoring Idaho’s threatened populations of salmon and steelhead. The incumbent will be one of two technicians who will work in rotating multi-day shifts to operate a rotary screw trap located at the University of Idaho's Taylor Ranch Field Station, located within the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. This position is benefited, with an 8-month term of employment.

Local housing opportunities may be available for this position.

Resources: 

https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/monitoring-wild-salmon-and-steelhead-wilderness

What is a rotary screw trap?

https://idfg.idaho.gov/blog/2019/11/monitoring-entire-journey-wild-chinook-salmon

What are spawning ground surveys?

https://youtu.be/xRpjGkcnuGc

General Information
Employee will maintain a juvenile fish trap at the University of Idaho's Taylor Ranch Field Station. Access to Taylor Ranch is by charter plane, with flight costs paid by the Department. Per diem and housing is provided while on duty. Schedule is typically 14 days on followed by 8 to 10 days off, but will vary. Weekend and holiday work is necessary. Information about living and working at Taylor Ranch can be found at http://www.uidaho.edu/cnr/taylor. This employee will also conduct angler surveys for two Chinook fisheries between May and July and will assist with spawning ground surveys when needed.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: B.S. degree in fisheries, biology, or related field; or equivalent in training and experience. The ability to maintain a positive attitude and uncompromising work ethic through uncomfortable conditions is very important. Individuals with experience in the above listed activities, and experience working independently will be given preference. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include:
- Handling, identifying, and PIT tagging juvenile salmonids
- Maintaining the trap, equipment, and associated databases
- Lead in scheduling, arranging flights, and maintaining equipment for a second trap tender at the Big Creek screw trap station
- Conduct Angler surveys for two Chinook salmon fisheries from May- July
Other duties may include:
- Assist with Chinook salmon spawning ground surveys
- Assisting with fisheries research and management activities (e.g., gill netting, electrofishing, conducting standard steam and lake surveys, conducting angler interviews)

How To Apply

  1. Complete an IDFG Application for Temporary Employment (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:

Idaho Department of Fish and Game

Attention: John Heckel

555 Deinhard Ln

McCall, ID 83638

John.heckel@idfg.idaho.gov

Reference job # 2472451 in application. 

Additional Comments:

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

Contact: John Heckel

Email: john.heckel@idfg.idaho.gov

Phone: (208) 271-7716

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: John Heckel
Email: john.heckel@idfg.idaho.gov
Phone: 208-634-8137