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Idaho Fish and Game

Fisheries Biological Aide - McCall Snorkel Crew (5 Positions; 3 Months)

    • Southwest Regional Office - McCall
    Application Period: -
    Employment type: Temporary/Seasonal/Part Time
    Salary: $15.00 per hour
    Employment Dates: to

About the position

McCall Region is hiring five (5) Fisheries Biological Aides (non-benefited) to work on the snorkel crew conducting fish and habitat surveys in streams.

Local housing opportunities may be available for this position.

Why do we conduct snorkel surveys?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYHzxKaKTdI

 

https://idfg.idaho.gov/blog/2022/08/snorkel-crew-training-meet-challenges-faced-during-wild-salmon-and-steelhead-trout

General Information
Employee will be a member of a five-person crew plus a crew leader to conduct fish and habitat surveys in streams by snorkeling. Crew will also help conduct angler surveys during June and possibly early to late July for two local Chinook fisheries. Crew will camp in remote locations during field work. Meals and camping equipment provided when on duty away from McCall. Position will be based out of McCall.
Qualifications
Qualifications/Skills Needed: 1 year of college in fisheries, biology, or related field; or equivalent in training and experience. Employee must have the ability to work in adverse weather conditions, handle live and dead fish, and carry a 40 lb. pack for several miles, with or without reasonable accommodations. Applicants must be 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include:
- Work as a member of a five-person crew led by a crew leader
- Conduct fish and habitat surveys in front-country and back-country streams
- Conduct angler surveys for two local Chinook fisheries
- Works eight 10-hour days followed by six days off duty, with some variability in that schedule
- Camp in remote locations during field work (Most specialized equipment and camping gear can be provided by employer but personal sleeping bag and pad is recommended)
Other duties include:
- Assisting with related fisheries research and management activities (e.g., gill netting, electrofishing, conducting standard steam and lake surveys)

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 # 2472463 in application. 

Additional Comments:

EEO/Veteran’s Preference. If qualified applicants are found, this announcement may close before the listed closing date. Some flexibility with position end date may be possible for returning college students.

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