Fisheries Biological Aide
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- Rapid River Hatchery
Application Period: -Employment type: Temporary/Seasonal/Part TimeSalary: $15.00 per hourEmployment Dates: to
About the position
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking a Fisheries Biological Aide. This position will be located at Rapid River Fish Hatchery in Riggins, Idaho. This is a 5-month, non-benefited temporary position and is expected to work up to 40 hours per week. Housing is available for the employee only. No pets.
General Information
Rapid River Fish Hatchery is located in central Idaho near the town of Riggins, Idaho along the Wild and Scenic designated section of Rapid River. The hatchery produces 3.3 million spring chinook salmon annually for release into Rapid River, a tributary of the Little Salmon River. The hatchery is funded by the Idaho Power Company through a mitigation responsibility resulting from the construction of the Hells Canyon complex of hydro facilities.
Work typically consists of a 40-hour work week with some night and weekend/holiday work required.
Work typically consists of a 40-hour work week with some night and weekend/holiday work required.
Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Experience interacting with the public
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Experience interacting with the public
Responsibilities
Perform routine fish husbandry duties; assist with trapping and spawning operations; weigh fish feed and feed fish; clean tanks, raceways and incubators; remove and enumerate daily fish and egg mortality; maintain facilities, grounds and equipment; operate power tools, pressure washers and landscaping equipment; operate fish loading and transport equipment, and stock fish; crowd and net fish; record biological data, data entry, and maintain various records and forms; operate fish traps; provide hatchery tours; and/or observe fish for abnormal behavior.
How To Apply
E-mail the following:
- Resume
- Cover letter
- IDFG temporary application form
- three most recent work references with contact names and phone numbers to: chad.henson@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: Chad Henson
Email: chad.henson@idfg.idaho.gov
Phone: (208)628-3277