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Idaho Fish and Game

Wildlife (Habitat) Technician- Craig Mountain WMA – HOUSING PROVIDED

    • Craig Mountain WMA
    Application Period: -
    Employment type: Temporary/Seasonal/Part Time
    Salary: 18.61

About the position

The Clearwater Region is seeking to fill two (2) Benefited 8-month Wildlife Technicians and three (3) non-benefited 3-month Wildlife Technicians. These positions will mostly be located at our Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area located in Lewiston ID. Main responsibilities include technical duties and habitat development relating to wildlife conservation, management, and research. This is a temporary position and is expected to work up to 40 hours per week. Start and end dates for the 2026 field season are flexible. Housing is available for the employee only. No pets.

Dates needed:

Benefited 8-month Technician: March through November

Non-benefitted 3-month Technician: May through August

Technicians will be compensated at $18.61/hr

General Information
The selected applicants will conduct habitat development projects, noxious weed control, plant surveys, facility maintenance, and access management activities on public and private lands within the Clearwater Region. Majority of this work will be located on the Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area (CMWMA). Other work locations might include the Red River WMA, Joseph Plains Habitat Area, and the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest. The duties of these positions are diverse and occasionally overlap with other departments.

Successful applicants will be able to perform physically demanding activities such as lifting up to 65lbs, hiking 8+ miles on rough and steep terrain, and working in extreme weather conditions with or without reasonable accommodation. All individuals will be involved in weekly overnight work trips to various duty stations throughout the season. Incumbents will be working with a variety of herbicides on a frequent basis. These positions typically work a 4 day/10-hour work week. Friday, Holiday, and weekend work might occur.

Benefited positions receive medical, vison, and dental insurance. They also participate in the state retirement system (PERSI), accrue vacation and sick leave, and receive paid holidays.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: (These qualifications are required)
• Some knowledge of wildlife ecology and habitat requirements; and wildlife habitat
• Experience recording, summarizing, and analyzing biological data.
• Valid driver’s license.

In addition to the minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate will have experience operating and performing minor maintenance and upkeep on equipment including tractors, four-wheel drive trucks, off-road vehicles, and using small hand and power tools. Good knowledge of plant identification as well as experience with herbicide use when controlling noxious weeds. Experience with fence building and repair work is a plus. 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.

All incumbents must have a strong work ethic, the ability to get along with others, self-motivated, and reflect a desire and willingness to be tasked with new challenges in a professional setting. Applicants should also demonstrate good communication skills, interact with the public in a professional and positive manner, and be comfortable working independently and in a team environment. 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. Applicants must be willing to obtain an apprentice applicators license (training provided).
Responsibilities
Primary tasks for the CMWMA position include working as a team with 3-6 other technicians to conduct noxious weed control, maintain fence lines and complete plant surveys and identification. Incumbents will also use and maintain ATVs and UTVs daily. Weed treatments with herbicides are a common part of these positions. Incumbents will be responsible for handling, preparing, and applying these chemicals with spray equipment. Training will be provided.

Other work responsibilities include data collection, facility maintenance, and barbed wire fence repair/removal. Plowing and planting fields with tractors and UTVs as well as monitoring for noxious weeds will occur. All responsibilities require the use of UTV’s/ATV’s, 4WD trucks, tractors, chainsaws, trimmers, augers, and power tools. Experience with these habitat management tools and techniques are desired but not required. Training will be provided.

How To Apply

1) Complete an IDFG application for temporary employment (see link below)

2) Submit a resume, cover letter, and three professional references (email preferred) to: cody.smith@idfg.idaho.gov

Contact: Cody Smith

Email: cody.smith@idfg.idaho.gov

Phone: (208) 799-5010

EEO/Veterans Preference; This position is exempt from classified state service and the rules of the Division of Human Resources and the Idaho Personnel Commission. If a qualified applicant is found, positions in this announcement may close before the listed date. Applicants are encouraged to apply and submit their applications as soon as possible. 

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

Contact: Cody Smith
Email: cody.smith@idfg.idaho.gov
Phone: (208) 799-5010