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Idaho Fish and Game

Fish Hatchery Biological Aide - (3 positions)

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

About the position

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.  

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking a Biological Aide. This position will be located at our McCall Fish Hatchery located in McCall, ID. This is a non-benefited temporary position and is expected to work up to 40 hours per week. Housing is available for the employee only. No pets. 

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. 

The ideal candidate will have experience reviewing documents for compliance with established procedures, answering a business telephone using knowledge of business telephone procedures, or be willing to learn. They also must be willing to assist customers with issues such as road kills, injured or orphaned animals, depredation problems, live traps, and pest advice; as well as a willingness to handle harvested animals. 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. 

To learn more about the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, please see the following:

Thank you for applying with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game!

General Information
Some positions may travel to remote locations for data collection and maintenance activities; require the physical ability to stand and work in cold water for up to eight hours per shift; work underwater using snorkel equipment; 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, tractors, landscaping equipment, and/or UTVs. 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. Incumbents working on habitat projects may be working with herbicides and pesticides.
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 biology, zoology, botany, conservation biology or closely related field

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 diagnosing and repairing minor mechanical problems

Experience operating flood or sprinkler irrigation systems

Experience operating chainsaws and other power tools
Responsibilities
Feeding fish

Remove and count mortality

Cleaning and scrubbing tanks

Fish stocking

Record data

Public education and interpretation

Monitoring and observing fish behavior

trapping adult chinook salmon

Transporting live adult chinook salmon

spawning adult Chinook salmon

out planting adult chinook salmon carcasses

landscaping and irrigation

light construction and building maintenance

solid oral and written communication skills

adherence to attendance standards

How To Apply

Please send as email attachments- a current resume, cover letter, 3 references, and an IDFG application for temporary employment to:

dylan.mcgarry@idfg.idaho.gov

Put in the subject line: "2025 Bioaide Application". If you have any questions, please call the hatchery office or email Dylan McGarry. 

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: Dylan McGarry
Email: Dylan.McGarry@idfg.idaho.gov
Phone: 208-634-2690