Wildlife Habitat Technician (2)

Wildlife Habitat Technician 

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking two Wildlife Habitat Technician(s) (non-benefited). This position will be located at our Pend Oreille WMA located near Sandpoint, ID. This is a temporary position and is expected to work up to 40 hours per week for a period not to exceed five months. Employee housing available. Pets are not permitted.

Approximate Dates for Positions: 

Position 1 dates: 4/20/2026-09/15/2026

Position 2 dates: 5/15/2026-10/10/2026

Supplemental Information:

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. Travel may be required.

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.

Responsibilities:

• Developing and maintaining habitat
  • Preparing soil; planting, cultivating, and irrigating to improve wildlife habitat
  • Utilizing herbicides and pesticides safely as part of integrated pest management (IPM)
• Basic facility maintenance and construction activities
  • Maintaining signage, fences, roads, dikes, buildings, and grounds
• Operating and maintaining tractors and farm implements; using hand tools and power equipment for maintenance and habitat management to include inspecting equipment to ensure proper working order.
• Managing wildlife, botanical, and habitat information.
  • Mapping plant and animal occurrences
  • Interpreting and entering plant and animal occurrence data into a database.
  • Mapping and documenting herbicide use

Minimum Qualifications: (These qualifications are required)

• Applicants must be able to work well in a team environment and independently as needed, take direction, and follow protocols effectively. Applicants must be well organized, detail oriented, self-motivated, responsible, and safety conscious.
• Some knowledge of wildlife ecology and habitat requirements; and wildlife habitat evaluation and management practices.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license.

Minimum Qualifications Specialty: (These qualifications are required.)

• Good knowledge of plant identification.

In addition to the minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate will have 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. Additionally, the candidate would hold (or can obtain within 60 days) an Idaho pesticide applicator’s license.

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.

How to Apply

1. Applicants must first register with Idaho Department of Labor (Reference Job Number # 2499798 at https://labor.idaho.gov.)
2. Complete an IDFG Application for Temporary Employment at https://idfg.idaho.gov/jobs/application-temporary
3. 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:

Aaron Switalski – WMA Manager

Pend Oreille Wildlife Management Area

800 Trout Creek Rd. 

Sandpoint ID. 83864

(208) 263-6334

aaron.switalski@idfg.idaho.gov

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