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State of Idaho-Department of Fish and Game-170 FIsheries Technician in McCall, Idaho
This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information, please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2331007
SPECIAL NOTIFICATION: This position is exempt from classified state service and the rules of the Division of Human Resources and the Idaho Personnel Commission. This job announcement will remain open until the position has been filled. Applications will be periodically reviewed as they are received. Applicants are encouraged to apply and submit their applications as soon as possible.
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking a Fisheries Technician. This position will be located at our McCall Fish Hatchery located in McCall, ID. This 8 month temporary position candidate 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.\ \
Supplemental Information:
Some positions may travel to remote locations for data collection and maintenance activities; require the physical ability to stand and work in cold water for up to eight hours per shift; work underwater using snorkel equipment; hitch and pull trailers; lift and carry up to 60+ pounds with occasional lifting and carrying up to 100 pounds for short distances; and work in extreme weather conditions. Operate motorized equipment including ATVs, tractors, landscaping equipment, and/or UTVs. Evening, weekend, and holiday work may be required. Frequent (overnight) in-state travel may be required. Incumbents working at fish hatcheries work with toxic chemicals and around heavy dust, high voltage, loud noises, and slippery surfaces. Incumbents working on habitat projects may be working with herbicides and pesticides.
Responsibilities:
- Feeding fish
- Remove and count mortality
- Cleaning and scrubbing tanks
- Fish stocking
- Record data
- Public education and interpretation
- Monitoring and observing fish behavior
- trapping adult chinook salmon
- Transporting live adult chinook salmon
- spawning adult Chinook salmon
- out planting adult chinook salmon carcasses
- landscaping and irrigation
- light construction and building maintenance
- solid oral and written communication skills
- adherence to attendance standards
Minimum Qualifications Specialty: (These qualifications are required.)
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Possess a valid drivers 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 and wildlife species
- Experience recording data
- Experience interacting with the public in a professional setting
- Some knowledge of animal husbandry
- Experience performing grounds or building maintenance
- Experience diagnosing and repairing minor mechanical problems
- Experience operating flood or sprinkler irrigation systems
- Experience operating chainsaws and other power tools
The ideal candidate will have experience reviewing documents for compliance with established procedures, answering a business telephone using knowledge of business telephone procedures, or be willing to learn.They also must be willing to assist customers with issues such as road kills, injured or orphaned animals, depredation problems, live traps, and pest advice; as well as a willingness to handle harvested animals. Additional consideration may be given at the time of the interview to candidates who have this experience. Please be sure to include any experience you have in these areas.
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