Fishery Technician

- Springfield Hatchery
Application Period: 08/06/2026 - 09/04/2026
Employment type: Temporary/Seasonal/Part Time
Salary: $18.61 per hour, plus competitive benefits
Employment Dates: 10/05/2026 to 06/04/2027

About the position

Location: Springfield Fish Hatchery, Springfield, Idaho

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. Applicants will be periodically reviewed as they are received. Applicants are encouraged to apply and submit their applicants as soon as possible.

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking a Fishery Technician to perform routine duties associated with fish culture. This position will be located at our Springfield Fish Hatchery located in Springfield, Idaho. This is a 8-month benefited temporary position and is expected to work up to 40 hours per week. Housing is available for the employee only. No pets.

Springfield Fish Hatchery is a production facility responsible for rearing, Endangered Species Act listed Snake River Sockeye Salmon. The selected candidate will be heavily involved with collection and organization of baseline data generated during incubation and rearing of up to 1.0 million sockeye salmon smolts. This position will also involve maintaining hatchery grounds and facilities. A typical schedule is 7:30 am to 4:00 pm Monday-Friday with rotating weekend and holiday work.

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.

What We Offer:

Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance
Participation in one of the Nation's best state retirement systems
Generous vacation and sick leave accrual that begins as soon as you start
Eleven paid holidays in a year
Eight weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Multiple saving plans-optional 401k and 457 plans
Group Life Insurance/Disability Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance - state provided basic life insurance coverage and affordable supplemental plans
Public Sector Student Loan Forgiveness (eligibility requirements may apply)
Employee Assistance Program - confidential support, information, and resources for all of life's challenges.
State and Department Wellness Programs
Ongoing training opportunities

General Information

Incumbents may be required to: stand and work in adverse weather conditions, work in cold water for up to eight hours per shift, lift and carry up to 60 pounds, operate motorized equipment including UTVs, tractors and landscaping equipment. Incumbents working at fish hatcheries may work around chemicals, heavy dust, high voltage, loud noises and slippery surfaces. Evening, weekend and holiday work may be required.

Qualifications

• Some knowledge of life history, anatomy, and ecology of various fish species.
• Experience: recording, summarizing, and analyzing scientific data; diagnosing and repairing minor mechanical problems.
• Valid driver's license.
The ideal candidate will be able to work well in a team environment and independently as needed, take direction and follow protocols effectively, and handle responsibility. Applicants must be well organized, detail oriented, self-motivated, and safety conscious. Some knowledge of aquaculture and the growing and maintaining of fish strongly preferred but not required.

To learn more about the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, please see the following:
• (Video) Idaho Fish and Game - We Make It Happen

Responsibilities

• Assists in monitoring development of eggs and fry
• Implements feeding schedules required for specific growth rates
• Cleans tanks and raceways
• Observes fish behavior for signs of stress or disease
• Implements water and feed treatments and prophylactic measures as directed
• Grades and sorts fish
• Removes and enumerates daily fish mortality
• Tracks hatchery inventory of various species and sizes of fish
• Crowds, loads, transports, and stocks fish
• Maintains records and contributes to reports documenting hatchery activities, water readings, data entry, fish diseases and treatments, and production studies
• Maintains hatchery facilities using power tools and landscaping equipment
• Provide hatchery tours and interact professionally with the public
• Crew leader for the other seasonal staff

How To Apply

Complete an IDFG Application for Temporary Employment at:

https://idfg.idaho.gov/jobs/application-temporary
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:

Daniela Ruiz- Fish Hatchery Assistant Manager

Springfield Fish Hatchery

1830 W 950 S

Springfield, ID 83277

Contact Info- Phone: (208) 328-9945

Email: Daniela.Ruiz@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: Daniela Ruiz
Email: daniela.ruiz@idfg.idaho.gov
Phone: (208) 328-9945