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Idaho Fish and Game

Wildlife Technician

    • Boundary-Smith Creek WMA
    Application Period: -
    Employment type: Temporary/Seasonal/Part Time
    Salary: $18.61/hour
    Employment Dates: to

About the position

Wildlife Technician

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 Wildlife Technician. This position will be located at our Boundary-Smith Creek WMA located in Porthill, Idaho. This is a temporary position and is expected to work up to 40 hours per week. Housing is available for the employee only. No pets.

General Information
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.
Positions in this classification are used for habitat management areas, data management, wildlife management, or wildlife research. Some positions may travel to remote locations for data collection and maintenance activities and may require the physical ability to walk and backpack for several hours; operate four-wheel drive and/or off-road vehicles, lift and carry up to 65 pounds; and work in extreme weather conditions. Incumbents working on habitat projects may be working with herbicides and pesticides. Evening, weekend, and holiday work may be required.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: (These qualifications are required)
• Some knowledge of wildlife ecology and habitat requirements; and wildlife habitat
• evaluation and management practices.
• Experience recording, summarizing, and analyzing biological data.
• Valid driver’s license.
Minimum Qualifications Specialty: (These qualifications are required.)
• Experience operating and performing minor maintenance and upkeep on equipment to include tractors, four-wheel drive trucks, off-road vehicles, and/or motorized boats and using small hand and power tools.
• Good knowledge of plant identification.
Responsibilities
To perform preliminary data collection and analysis, technical duties and habitat
development relating to wildlife conservation, management, and research; perform related
work.

How To Apply

Please submit resume, cover letter, and application for temporary employment ( https://idfg.idaho.gov/jobs/application-temporary ) to robert.akins@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: Robert Akins
Email: robert.akins@idfg.idaho.gov
Phone: (208)9464539