Fish Hatchery Biological Aide

Fisheries Biological Aide

Temporary/Seasonal/Part Time

Location: Hagerman State Fish Hatchery – IDFG Hagerman, ID

Application period: 

Salary: $15.00/hour

Employment Dates: March 8th 2026 - July 29th 2026 (flexible start and end dates)

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

Job Introduction

The Hagerman State Fish Hatchery (HSFH) is currently seeking a temporary Fisheries Biological Aide to aid in daily operations which include fish husbandry and culture, data management, sample counts, and facility maintenance. This position is approximately a 4.75-month assignment and will work forty (40) hours a week.  Work schedules may include weekends and holidays. HSFH is located just outside the town of Hagerman, ID and about 35 mins from Twin Falls right along the scenic Snake River. The hatchery is responsible for rearing 1.2 million rainbow trout and releasing in Idaho's tributaries, lakes, and reservoirs.

General Information:

This position may stand and work in cold water for up to eight hours per shift; hitch and pull trailers; lift and carry up to 60+ pounds with occasional lifting and carrying up to 100 pounds for short distances; and work in extreme weather conditions. Operate motorized equipment including ATVs, landscaping equipment, and/or UTVs. Evening, weekend, and holiday work may be required. Incumbents working at fish hatcheries work with toxic chemicals and around heavy dust, high voltage, loud noises, and slippery surfaces.

Dorm-style housing is available for the employee only. No pets.

Job Description: 

The incumbent must be able to perform routine fish rearing duties at a fish hatchery. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: weighing fish feed and feeding fish; cleaning tanks, raceways and incubators; removing and enumerating daily fish and egg mortality; maintaining facilities, grounds and equipment; operating power tools, pressure washers and landscaping equipment; operating fish loading and transport equipment, crowding and netting fish; recording biological data, data entry, and maintaining various records and forms; provide hatchery tours; and/or observe fish for abnormal behavior; practice safe chemical use.

Minimum Qualifications: 

Must be at least 18 years old

Possess a valid drivers license

Experience following oral and written instructions, policies, and procedures

Some knowledge of animal husbandry

Experience operating power tools

EEO/Veteran’s Preference. If qualified applicants are found, this announcement may close before the listed closing date.

To Apply:

Complete an IDFG Application for Temporary Employment https://idfg.idaho.gov/sites/default/files/application-temporary.pdf

(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: Chris Jeszke

1060 State Fish Hatchery Road

Hagerman, ID 83332

Contact:

Chris Jeszke

Christopher.jeszke@idfg.idaho.gov

208-837-4892

1060 State Fish Hatchery Road

Hagerman, ID 83332

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