Fisheries Biological Aide – Trap Tender Summer Satellite Position

Location: 
Clearwater Fish Hatchery, Ahsahka, ID
Application Period: 
1/8/2018 to 2/16/2018
Employment Type: 
Temporary/Seasonal/Part Time
Salary: 
$10.35 per hour plus benefits
Employment Dates: 
5/21/2018 to 12/21/2018

About the position

The Clearwater Fish Hatchery is seeking a temporary Fisheries Biological Aide Trap Tender at one of our satellite facilities.  This position is benefited and will work 40 hours a week.  Work schedules are irregular and will include weekends and holidays.

Dates Needed: MAY 21, 2018 – DECEMBER 21, 2018. START DATES ARE TENTATIVE AND FLEXIBLE

General Information: 
Work may involve prolonged standing in all weather conditions, occasional field travel, and overnight stays at one of the satellite facilities. Housing and food will be provided during the work shift at the satellite.
Responsibilities: 
Perform routine fish rearing duties at anadromous species fish hatchery. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: weighing fish feed and feeding fish; cleaning raceways; maintaining grounds and equipment; crowding and netting fish; loading and unloading trucks; assisting in the spawning of steelhead and Chinook Salmon; distributing rainbow trout.
Qualifications: 
Course work in a Natural Resource/Biological Science is strongly preferred but not mandatory. Previous fish hatchery experience a plus but not required. Candidates with course work will be given preference. Must be at least18 years of age. A valid driver's license is required.
How to Apply
  1. Applicants must first register with Idaho Department of Labor (Reference Job Number 1021863 at https://labor.idaho.gov.)
  2. Complete an IDFG Application for Temporary Employment (see link below)
  3. Submit a cover letter, a resume, three professional work references, and a completed IDFG Application for Temporary Employment via email (preferred) or by mail to:
    • Orofino Job Service
    • 416 Johnson Ave., Suite 12
    • PO Box 391
    • Orofino, ID 83544
    • Email:  orofinomail@labor.idaho.gov
    • Phone:  (208) 476-5506
    • Fax:  (208) 476-3471
Additional Comments: 
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: 
Tony Folsom
Email: 
anthony.folsom@idfg.idaho.gov
Phone: 
(208) 476-3331
Traditional - Open through close date (specified)