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Idaho Fish and Game

Fishery Technician (2 positions)

    • Clearwater Regional Office
    Application Period: -
    Employment type: Temporary/Seasonal/Part Time
    Salary: $18.61 per hour

About the position

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking a Fishery Technician. This position will be located at our Clearwater Regional Office located in Lewiston, Idaho. This is a 5 month temporary position and is expected to work up to 40-50 hours per week. Limited housing is available on a first-come first-served basis 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.

General Information
This position will require the incumbent to travel to remote locations for data collection activities; require the physical ability to walk and backpack for several hours over rugged terrain and along waterways; 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. The incumbent will be required to operate motorized equipment including ATVs, boats, and fleet vehicles. Evening, weekend, and holiday work may be required. Overnight in-state travel will be required.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: (These qualifications are required)
• Some knowledge of life history, anatomy, and ecology of various fish species.
• Experience recording and summarizing scientific data.
• Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Some knowledge of biology, zoology, botany, conservation biology or closely related field
• Some knowledge of life history, anatomy, and ecology of various fish species
• Experience interacting with the public in a professional setting
• Experience operating ATVs, boats, trailers, trucks, and/or UTVs
• Experience: analyzing scientific data; diagnosing and repairing minor mechanical problems.
Responsibilities
In addition to the minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate will have relevant professional or volunteer-related experience in the natural resources field and previous college coursework in topics related to natural resource sciences. Incumbents will generally work under direct or indirect supervision and perform tasks following established guidelines or procedures. Incumbents will conduct fish population surveys on streams, lakes, and reservoirs; prepare, repair, and gather equipment for surveys; record data ; enter data into databases; prepare fish aging structures for lab analysis; and complete other duties as assigned. 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 within your application materials.

How To Apply

  1. Applicants must first register with Idaho Department of Labor at https://labor.idaho.gov.
  2. Complete an IDFG application for temporary employment, located at http://idfg.idaho.gov/jobs/application-temporary
  3. Email the IDFG Application for Temporary Employment form, cover letter, resume, and three references to: 

Courtnie Ghere

Idaho Department of Fish and Game

3316 16th Street

Lewiston, ID 83501

courtnie.ghere@idfg.idaho.gov

(208) 799-5010

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: Courtnie Ghere
Email: courtnie.ghere@idfg.idaho.gov
Phone: 2087995010

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: Courtnie Ghere
Email: courtnie.ghere@idfg.idaho.gov
Phone: (208) 799-5010