Bio-aide

~ Idaho Fish and Game's mission is to protect, preserve, perpetuate and manage Idaho's wildlife resources. ~

A 1938 voter initiative created the Idaho Fish and Game Commission structure that governs the agency today.

Position Overview

Idaho Fish and Game is currently seeking a Bioaide.

Date(s) Needed: December 7, 2015 - March 27, 2016 with the possibility of re-hire. January 4, 2016 - May 22, 2016 with the possibility of re-hire. 

Responsibilities

• Springfield Fish Hatchery is heavily involved with rearing ESA listed Sockeye Salmon.
• If selected, the candidate will perform routine fish culture duties at Springfield Fish Hatchery.
• Picking/counting eggs, weighing fish feed and feeding fish, cleaning and caring for fish rearing vessels, maintaining grounds and equipment, and cleaning office and hatchery facilities.
• Candidates will gain experience sampling fish to collect data used in managing day to day hatchery operations (feed projections, marking, and fish health.)
• Also, the candidate may gain some experience organizing data collections using word processing, spreadsheet, and database software (Microsoft Word, Excel and Access.)
• There will be some occasional field travel and overnight stays. Some weekend work rotation will be required.
• Position will require standing and working in cold water for up to eight hours per shift; lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Working in extreme weather conditions.
• Dormitory style housing is provided on site, but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• The applicant must be able to take direction, handle responsibility and work independently.
• Some college course work in a Natural Resource/Biological Science is strongly preferred, but not mandatory.
• Candidates with applicable course work and/or previous experience will be given preference.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Compensation: $10.10/hr

To Apply

Please click below: "Apply Now Online!" and email the following documentation to Douglas Engemann:

• Applicants must first register with Idaho Department of Labor (Reference Job Number 563187) at here.
• Please include a cover letter, a resume, three work references, and a completed IDFG Application for Temporary Employment.

~ EEO/Veteran's Preferences. If a qualified applicant is found, this announcement may close before the listed date. ~