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Idaho Fish and Game

Fish Hatchery Biological Aide (2)

    • Rapid River Hatchery
    Application Period: -
    Employment type: Temporary/Seasonal/Part Time
    Salary: $15.00 dollars per hour

About the position

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking to hire a Fish Hatchery Biological Aide (2). These positions will be located at Rapid River Fish Hatchery located in Riggins, Idaho. This is a non-benefited temporary position expected to last up to five months in duration. The employee is expected to work 40 hours per week. Housing is available for the employee only. No pets. 

One position will start ASAP and the second position will start mid April 2026.

Why IDFG? We are a premier natural resource agency dedicated to preserving, protecting, perpetuating, and managing Idaho's fish and wildlife for this great state. We are committed to creativity, innovation, and excellence as we cultivate opportunities for our customers to engage with our natural resources and become resource stewards for future generations. We are highly dedicated to our mission, committed to our team, and we know how to balance work/life commitments while loving the work we do. 

SPECIAL NOTIFICATION: This position is exempt from classified state service and the rules of the Division of Human Resources and the Idaho Personnel Commission.  Applications will be periodically reviewed as they are received. Applicants are encouraged to apply and submit their applications as soon as possible.  

General Information
Some positions may travel to remote locations for data collection and maintenance activities; stand and work in cold water for up to eight hours per shift; hitch and pull trailers; lift and carry up to 60+ pounds and work in extreme weather conditions. Evening, weekend, and holiday work may be required. Frequent (overnight) in-state travel may be required. Incumbents working at fish hatcheries work with toxic chemicals and around heavy dust, high voltage, loud noises, and slippery surfaces.
Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Experience following oral and written instructions, policies, and procedures
• Some knowledge of life history, anatomy, and ecology of various fish and wildlife species
• Experience recording data
• Experience interacting with the public in a professional setting
• Some knowledge of animal husbandry
• Experience performing grounds or building maintenance
• Experience operating power tools
Responsibilities
Perform routine fish husbandry duties; assist with trapping and spawning operations; weigh fish feed and feed fish; clean tanks, raceways and incubators; remove and enumerate daily fish and egg mortality; maintain facilities, grounds and equipment; operate power tools, pressure washers and landscaping equipment; operate fish loading and transport equipment, and stock fish; crowd and net fish; record biological data, data entry, and maintain various records and forms; operate fish traps; provide hatchery tours; and/or observe fish for abnormal behavior.

How To Apply

  1. Complete an IDFG Application for Temporary Employment at 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 to: 

    Joel Patterson - Fish Hatchery Manager

    joel.patterson@idfg.idaho.gov

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: Joel Patterson
Email: joel.patterson@idfg.idaho.gov
Phone: 208 628 3277