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Idaho Fish and Game

Fisheries/Habitat Technician Crew Lead – Henrys Lake (8-month Benefitted; Housing may be available)

    • Henry's Lake Hatchery
    Application Period: -
    Employment type: Temporary/Seasonal/Part Time
    Salary: $18.61/hr
    Employment Dates: to

About the position

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking 1 temporary 8-month fisheries technician ($18.61/hr + benefits) to lead a crew assisting in fish population monitoring and habitat improvement in the Upper Snake Region (primarily Henrys Lake and the Teton River). Start and end dates are somewhat flexible, but the successful applicant will ideally start early April, and end approximately eight months after the start date. Candidates must include their earliest available start date in the application. Candidates may apply until February 20, but the announcement may close sooner if a candidate is selected. 

General Information
This position is based in Island Park, Idaho and job duties will primarily be conducted within and around Henrys Lake. Housing may be available (fully-furnished two bedroom house) and is located on Henrys Lake <100 yds from the lake shore. The lake is home to trophy populations of Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout, sterile hybrid trout (RBT X YCT), and Brook Trout. Henrys Lake holds state records for all three taxa as well. Job duties will primarily consist of gill netting, riparian fence maintenance, boat and backpack electrofishing, alpine lake surveys, facility upkeep, fish screen monitoring, lab work (mounting and sectioning of fish aging structures), and data entry/summarization. The work schedule can be variable with some work occurring on weekends/holidays, but will primarily consist of weekdays during regular business hours. There will be opportunities to assist with other crews and work on other projects throughout the season. Beyond the excellent professional development opportunities provided by this position, world-class angling opportunities, proximity to Yellowstone National Park (<20 miles), and populations of charismatic megafauna (Moose, Grizzly Bears, Elk, Pronghorn, etc...) in the Island Park area make for an enviable place to call home for eight months.

Physical requirements: With or without reasonable accommodations, applicants must be able to work in extreme weather, handle live and dead fish, hike reasonable distances over challenging terrain while carrying a pack, and lift/carry equipment up to 60lbs for short distances.
Qualifications
- Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must have a general working knowledge of fish identification, life-history, anatomy, and ecology. Applicants must be comfortable working in and around boats, lakes, and streams. Applicants must also have and maintain a valid driver’s license.

- Preferred Qualifications: B.S. Degree in fisheries, biology, or related field, or equivalent in training and experience. Experience operating boats, gill netting, electrofishing, trailering, fish aging, interacting with the public, recording/summarizing data, using Microsoft Office programs, working in remote locations, and diagnosing/repairing minor mechanical problems.
Responsibilities
- Assisting the biologist with fisheries surveys using a variety of methods and gears (electrofishing, gill netting, trap netting, creel surveys, alpine lake surveys, habitat surveys, etc..), and leading some of these surveys in the absence of the biologist.
- Conducting riparian cattle exclusion fence maintenance and cleaning/maintaining irrigation diversion fish screens
- Operating boats/rafts (rowing and motorized), tractors, snow blowers, lawnmowers, and other motorized equipment as required
- Operating vehicles while pulling and backing trailers
- Collecting accurate data during surveys and ensuring quality data from crew members
- Extracting, mounting, sectioning, and aging of otoliths and spines from fish
- Interacting with the public on a regular basis and being able to convey local fishing regulations
- Communicating facility and crew needs with the biologist regularly and in a timely manner
- Demonstrating leadership by assisting the biologist with effective delegation, conflict resolution, creative problem solving, and boosting crew morale
- Assisting with the planning of field trips/surveys, including organization and maintenance of camp gear, survey gear, and data collection tools
- Taking lead on all crew tasks and providing training/supervision to crew members
- Entering data and performing QA/QC on entered data to ensure accuracy
- Summarizing data using tables and figures
- Working/camping outdoors for multiple days in variable weather conditions
- Hiking or stream walking several miles per day in variable terrain
- Ensuring safe and professional conduct while on duty

How To Apply

1. Applicants must first register with Idaho Department of Labor (Reference Job Number 2482329 at https://labor.idaho.gov.) 

 

2. Complete an IDFG Application for Temporary Employment (https://idfg.idaho.gov/jobs/application-temporary) 

 

3. Submit a cover letter, resume/CV, three professional or academic references, and a completed IDFG Application for Temporary Employment (https://idfg.idaho.gov/jobs/application-temporary) via email (preferred; email: Nathan.Tillotson@idfg.idaho.gov) or by mail to: 

o Idaho Department of Fish and Game 

o Attention: Nathan Tillotson 

o 4279 Commerce Circle, Suite 1 

o Idaho Falls, ID 83401 

o Phone: (208) 535-8026

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: Nathan Tillotson
Email: Nathan.Tillotson@idfg.idaho.gov
Phone: 208-535-8026