Hatchery Fisheries Technician

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 Fish Hatchery Technician. This position will be located at Hayspur Fish Hatchery in Bellevue, Idaho. This is a 12-month temporary position and is expected to work up to 30 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.

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

Supplemental Information:

Incumbents must, with or without reasonable accommodations, be able to stand and work in adverse weather conditions, sometimes working in cold water for up to eight hours per shift, lifting and carrying up to 60+ pounds with occasional lifting and carrying up to 100 pounds for short distances.

Operate motorized equipment including tractors, 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:

• Weighing fish feed and feeding fish
• cleaning and feeding fish in a variety of rearing units
• data collection
• data entry
• sampling fish
• crowding, loading, and unloading fish
• maintaining grounds and equipment
• operating landscaping equipment
• power washing raceways
• cleaning offices and hatchery facilities
• safe chemical use
• sorting and spawning fish
• and other associated tasks as assigned

Minimum Qualifications Specialty: 

• 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 biology, zoology, botany, conservation biology or closely related field
• Some knowledge of life history, anatomy, and ecology of various fish and wildlife species
• Experience recording data
• Experience interacting with the public in a professional setting
• Experience operating ATVs, tractors, trailers, and hand tools.
• Some knowledge of animal husbandry
• Experience performing grounds or building maintenance
• Experience diagnosing and repairing minor mechanical problems
• Experience building and/or maintaining fencing
• Experience operating flood or sprinkler irrigation systems

In addition to the minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate will have course work in a Natural Resource/Biological Science and is strongly preferred but not mandatory or previous hatchery experience. 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 within your application materials.

How To Apply: Complete an IDFG Application for Temporary Employment https://idfg.idaho.gov/sites/default/files/application-temporary.pdf

Please send applications or questions to:

cameron.jackson@idfg.idaho.gov

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

• Idaho Fish and Game - We Make It Happen

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