Fisheries Technician

Description

Description
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking a Fishery Technician. This position will be located at our field station located in Naples,  is a 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.

The primary focus of this position will be to collect biological data on Burbot and other native species in the Kootenai basin. Work will be conducted on the mainstem and tributaries of the Kootenai River in both Idaho and southern British Columbia. Most time will be spent sampling with hoop nets and the remaining time will be spent doing various activities to monitor fish populations within the basin including but not limited to boat electrofishing, maintaining a passive array of sonic telemetry receivers, remote PIT tag antennas, and various maintenance of sampling equipment.

• Conduct fish population surveys on streams, lakes and reservoirs
• Assist with habitat improvement projects; conduct creel survey interviews
• Prepare, repair, and gather equipment for surveys
• Data collection
• Data entry
• Prepare biological sample collection kits
• Prepare fish aging structures

• 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 species
• Experience recording, summarizing, and analyzing scientific data
• Experience interacting with the public in a professional setting
• Experience operating ATVs, boats, snowmobiles, tractors, trailers
• Experience diagnosing and repairing minor mechanical problems
• The applicant MUST be able to legally enter Canada, meaning that the applicant must not possess felony convictions. Qualification to enter Canada can be found at the link below.

Learn more about the Idaho Department of Fish and Game and apply here.