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Idaho Department of Fish & Game Region 1 Fisheries Bioaide Temporary (May-October) in Bonners Ferry, Idaho

This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information, please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2321198

Fisheries Bioaide Temporary

Agency: Idaho Department of Fish and Game

Bureau: Fisheries

Job Location: Bonners Ferry, Idaho

Salary: \$15.00/hour

Dates Needed: May-October

Job Introduction

The primary focus of this position will be to collect creel survey data on the upper portions of the Kootenai River in Idaho. Additional responsibilities will include assisting with Kootenai River White Sturgeon sampling.

*Duties and Responsibilities:\ *Assist with multiple research projects aimed at restoring various fish populations in the Kootenai River in northern Idaho. Primary responsibilities will be conducting creel surveys on the canyon and braided sections of the Kootenai River. Additional responsibilities may include, White Sturgeon sampling, boat electrofishing, maintaining a passive array of sonic telemetry receivers, a remote PIT tag antenna, and various sampling equipment. This position requires trailering and operating boats and working outside in inclement weather conditions.

This is a non-benefitted position at 40 hours per week. Various housing options are available for free or reduced rent.

*Minimum Qualifications:\ *College coursework toward BS degree in Fisheries or Wildlife Biology, or related field is preferred. Applicants should have some knowledge of life history, anatomy, and ecology of various fish species, operating a motorboat, recording field data, good communication skills, and using programs such as Microsoft Word, Access, and Excel. Extended travel may be required at times to remote locations for fish sampling operations. This position will involve working in cold, inclement weather conditions for up to 10 hours per shift and possibly lifting and carrying equipment weighing up to 60-80 pounds for short distances. Successful applicants need to possess excellent independent decision-making skills as well as close attention to sampling and data details. EEO/veterans preference employer.

Applicant MUST register with the Idaho Department of Labor. This can be done at:

Idaho Department of Labor @ Bonners Ferry Visitors Center

6373 Bonner St., Bonners Ferry

Phone:(208) 696-5316

Or at:

www.idahoworks.gov

Comments:\ If a qualified applicant is found, this announcement may close before the listed closing date. EEO/Veterans Preference. Phone inquiries regarding the position are encouraged.

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