Fish Hatchery Biological Aide

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

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking a Biological Aide. This position will be located at our Hagerman State Fish Hatchery located in Hagerman, ID. This is a 4.5-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. 

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. 

 

Supplemental Information: 

This position may stand and work in cold water for up to eight hours per shift; hitch and pull trailers; lift and carry up to 60+ pounds with occasional lifting and carrying up to 100 pounds for short distances; and work in extreme weather conditions. Operate motorized equipment including ATVs, landscaping equipment, and/or UTVs. Evening, weekend, and holiday work may be required. Incumbents working at fish hatcheries work with toxic chemicals and around heavy dust, high voltage, loud noises, and slippery surfaces. 

Responsibilities:

The incumbent must be able to perform routine fish rearing duties at an anadromous fish hatchery. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• weighing fish feed and feeding fish
• cleaning tanks, raceways and incubators
• removing and enumerating daily fish and egg mortality
• maintaining facilities, grounds and equipment
• operating power tools, pressure washers and landscaping equipment
• operating fish loading and transport equipment, crowding and netting fish
• recording biological data, data entry, and maintaining various records and forms
• provide hatchery tours
• observe fish for abnormal behavior
• maintaining a partial reuse aquaculture system
• safe chemical use. 

Minimum Qualifications Specialty: (These qualifications are required.)

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Experience following oral and written instructions, policies, and procedures
• Some knowledge of life history, anatomy, and ecology of various fish and wildlife species
• Experience recording data
• Some knowledge of animal husbandry
• Experience performing grounds or building maintenance

To learn more about the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, please see the following:

• (Video) Idaho Fish and Game - We Make It Happen

Thank you for applying with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game!