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Idaho Fish and Game

Research Data Technician - Anadromous Harvest Monitoring

    • Salmon Regional Office
    Application Period: -
    Employment type: Temporary/Seasonal/Part Time
    Salary: $17.13 per hour
    Employment Dates: to

About the position

The Salmon Region is seeking one (1) temporary Fisheries Research Data Technician (non-benefited) to conduct angler creel surveys and assist other regional fisheries staff when directed during the fall 2026 steelhead fishery on the Upper Salmon River. This position will be based out of the IDFG regional office in Salmon, ID.

General Information
Duration: 10/2/2026 - 11/29/2026; actual end date is flexible and depends on weather and river conditions in November and December. These are temporary positions, working up to 40 hours per week. Non-benefited and no housing is provided.

Work Schedule:
- 2-3 weekdays off (Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday); work all weekend days
- Work shift: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Qualifications
Applicants must be able to interact with the public in a professional and positive manner, work independently, and follow set protocols while accurately collecting data. Basic math skills and experience using computers are required. Applicants should have some knowledge of anadromous and resident fish species of Idaho, including identification. Applicants should be detail oriented, self-motivated, and safety conscious. Good handwriting a plus. Some college education in natural resources, biology, or related field is preferred, but not required to apply. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and a high school diploma or GED.
Responsibilities
Applicants with or without reasonable accommodations, must be able to traverse rocky, steep, stream banks carrying a variety of equipment, work independently, stand for long periods of time, safely drive for multiple hours per shift, work in adverse weather conditions, and handle harvested fish. Biological data will also be collected from harvested fish and then recorded using handheld computers. Work will average between 24 and 40 hours per week depending on angler effort levels and will include most weekends and holiday days. This position involves contacting large numbers of anglers so good communication skills are required. Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license.

How To Apply

  • Email (preferred) a completed IDFG Application for Temporary Employment (available on IDFG website) along with resume and two references to:

     

    brent.beller@idfg.idaho.gov

     

Or mail application materials to:

 

Brent Beller

99 Hwy 93 North

Salmon, ID 83467

(208) 756-2271 ext. 236

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: Brent Beller
Email: brent.beller@idfg.idaho.gov
Phone: 2087562271