Fisheries Technician –Snorkel Crew Leader and Rotary Screw Trap Tender McCall (8 Months; Benefitted)
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- Southwest Regional Office - McCall
Application Period: -Employment type: Temporary/Seasonal/Part TimeSalary: $18.61 per hourEmployment Dates: to
Sampling juvenile anadromous salmonid emigrants is an integral part of monitoring Idaho’s threatened populations of salmon and steelhead. The individual chosen for this position will assist with anadromous harvest monitoring, leading a five-person snorkel crew conducting fish and habitat surveys (80%), and operating a rotary screw trap located on the South Fork Salmon River for multiple days in the spring and fall (20%). The snorkel crew will camp in remote locations during field work. 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
Why do we conduct snorkel surveys?
What are spawning ground surveys?
As a rotary screw trap tender, the schedule will typically be 5 days on and 2 days off but can vary in the spring and fall. Per diem and temporary housing will be provided while the incumbent independently maintains a rotary screw trap on the South Fork Salmon River. Weekend and holiday work may be necessary.
- Scheduling and preparing for the snorkel season
- Angler surveys
- Conducting fish and habitat surveys in back-country streams while leading a snorkel crew of 5 members
- Resolving issues and problem solving
- Adjusting the schedule to be efficient in the field
- Communicating with staff in the office
- Inputting all snorkeling data in an IDFG database
- Writing the end of the year summery and summarizing snorkel data
Primary responsibilities as a trap tender includes (March -May; October-November):
- Handling, identifying, and PIT tagging juvenile salmonids
- Managing associated databases (i.e., P4, Jtrap etc.)
- Maintaining the trap and all associated equipment
- Assisting with related fisheries research and management activities
How To Apply
- Complete an IDFG Application for Temporary Employment (https://idfg.idaho.gov/jobs/application-temporary)
- 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
Reference job # 2472456 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
