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Idaho Fish and Game

Fisheries Biological Aide

    • Cabinet Gorge Hatchery
    Until Filled
    Employment type: Temporary/Seasonal/Part Time
    Salary: $15.00 per hour
    Employment Dates: to

About the position

The Cabinet Gorge Fish Hatchery is currently seeking one Fisheries Biological Aide to assist permanent hatchery staff with the daily operation of a resident fish hatchery.  This position is a 5-month position and will work, on average, 40 hours per week.  Work schedules will include holidays and weekends. 

The Cabinet Gorge Fish Hatchery is the furthest north state operated fish hatchery in Idaho.  It is located 8 miles east of the town of Clark Fork.  Approximately 8 million late spawning Kokanee eggs are collected to fulfill Kokanee stocking requests throughout the state.  The hatchery operates a remote fish trap on Granite Creek, off Lake Pend Oreille and hand spawns Kokanee at that location.  Eggs are hauled back to the main hatchery for rearing.  Cabinet Gorge Fish Hatchery also houses the state of Idaho’s Westslope Cutthroat Trout Broodstock.  Fish are spawned at the main hatchery, eggs are then incubated and shipped to other hatcheries in the state to fulfill high mountain lake stocking requests.  Cabinet Gorge Fish Hatchery fills lowland and mountain lake stocking requests for Westslope Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Kokanee and other species.

General Information
This position, with or without reasonable accommodations, requires standing and working in cold water and for up to ten hours per shift; lifting and carrying equipment weighing up to 60 pounds; and working in adverse weather conditions. Housing is available in the form of a dormitory located at the main hatchery. This position will be from March 17, 2024 to August 17, 2024.
Qualifications
Demonstrated ability to handle responsibilities and work independently. Demonstrated ability to display proactivity and critical thinking in finding and completing tasks. College coursework in a Natural Resource/Biological Science or related field is preferred, but not mandatory. Previous fish hatchery experience is beneficial but not required. Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be able to read, write, and compute simple math. Must have a valid driver's license.
Responsibilities
Assist in the daily operation of a coldwater conservation fish hatchery. These duties can include but are not limited to: weighing out specific amounts of feed, feeding fish with adherence to a feed schedule, daily cleaning of rearing containers, daily picking and enumeration of mortality, weighing and counting fish, sorting and spawning of various species of fish, loading transport vehicles, stocking fish, performing basic facility, grounds and vehicle maintenance as well as any other duties assigned.

How To Apply

  1. Complete an IDFG Application for Temporary Employment (see link below)
  2. Submit a cover letter, a resume, three professional or academic references, and a completed IDFG Application for Temporary Employment via email (preferred) or by mail to:
    • Idaho Department of Fish and Game
    • Attention: Dan Dillon
    • 220 Hatchery Rd
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    • Clark Fork , ID 83811

EEO/Veteran’s Preference. If qualified applicants are found, this announcement may close before the listed closing date.

URL: https://idfg.idaho.gov/jobs/application-temporary

Contact: Dan Dillon
Email: daniel.dillon@idfg.idaho.gov
Phone: 208-266-1431