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Idaho Fish and Game

Wildlife Technician – Chronic Wasting Disease

    • Eagle Wildlife/Fisheries Health Labs
    Application Period: -
    Employment type: Temporary/Seasonal/Part Time
    Salary: 18.61/hour

About the position

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking a Wildlife Technician to conduct Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) sampling, sample processing and data management during the 2026 hunting season. This position will be located at our Wildlife Health Laboratory located in Eagle, 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
Positions in this classification are used for data management, wildlife disease management, or wildlife research. Some positions may travel to remote locations for data collection and disease sampling activities and may require the physical ability to walk and stand for several hours; work in extreme weather conditions. Evening, weekend, and holiday work may be required. Overnight in-state travel may be required.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: (These qualifications are required)

• Some knowledge of wildlife ecology and habitat requirements; and wildlife habitat
evaluation and management practices.
• Experience recording, summarizing, and analyzing biological data.
• Valid driver’s license.

In addition to the minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate will be detail oriented, self-motivated, and safety conscious, have good time management skills and ability to work independently. Some experience working with biological samples and relational databases is desirable. 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.
Responsibilities
Handling fresh lymph node and obex samples in order to sub-sample, inventory, and coordinate the shipment of CWD samples to and from the lab; managing waste and cleaning lab space; ensure accurate data collection, management, and data entry; may operate off-site on CWD collection efforts; communicating with regional staff and the public.

How To Apply

  1. Complete an IDFG Application for Temporary Employment
  2. 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: 

Idaho Department of Fish and Game
Attention: Stacey Dauwalter
1820 S. Trout Rd.
Eagle, ID 83616

wildlifelab@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: Stacey Dauwalter
Email: wildlifelab@idfg.idaho.gov
Phone: 208-939-9171