Payette National Forest – Fisheries Technician Individual Placement

Recruitment began on February 3, 2026

and the job listing Expires on March 6, 2026

Fisheries Technician Individual Placement – 480 hours

The Payette National Forest (PNF) is recruiting two Fisheries Individual Placement to work as a part of the PNF Fish Crew for the 2026 field season. The positions are currently funded for 480 hours from June to August 2026. The work schedule is Monday-Thursday (4, 10-hour days) and requires frequent overnight travel (camping). Government housing is provided.

Independently and as a part of a crew, complete multiple forms of aquatic based surveying on the Payette National Forest. The duties (100%) for this position include but are not limited to, driving and hiking into remote areas, wading in streams with field surveying gear, snorkeling in various stream conditions, electrofishing, core sampling of stream beds (requires lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs of sediment) and collecting and recording stream habitat data based on multiple protocols.

The position requires camping out 1-4 nights a week most of the summer.

• Ages 18-30 (up to 35 for veterans)
• S. Citizen or lawful, permanent resident
• Must pass a background/driver check
• Team Player
• Ability to hike long distances and lift and carry up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work outdoors in remote settings for multiple days at a time.
• High attention to detail
• Self-motivated, reliable, and able
• Positive attitude and ability to solve problems.
• Valid driver’s license

• Interest in a career in fisheries/wildlife management
• Experience in basic GPS navigation
• Completion of coursework in the natural sciences
• Personal transportation

Duties are performed across the Payette National Forest. Based out of Krassel Ranger District office – McCall, Idaho. Government housing is provided.

One individual placement will complete a term of service (length dependent on commitment of hours), starting June to August 2026 for a total of 12 Weeks. The individual placement will average 40 hours of labor per week, minus holidays. Individual placements are responsible for providing their own personal transportation and food. Housing is provided.

Individual placements will earn $7,680 living allowance dispersed on a monthly basis throughout the
12 weeks.

The living allowance are taxable.

Interviews:
Will occur as qualified applications are received.

Individual Placement

June to August 2026 (service dates are flexible depending on availability)

12 Weeks (minimum of 480 Hours)

Please select “Payette National Forest – Fisheries Technician Individual Placement” when applying.

All job offers are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check (criminal history and driving history).