Deadline: Mon, 01/02/2023 - 12:00pm Employer: Idaho Department of Fish and Game Job Field: Fisheries Job Type: Seasonal, Temporary, Internship Location: Idaho Location Detail: McCall, Idaho Job Description: Sampling juvenile anadromous salmonid emigrants is an integral part of monitoring threatened populations of salmon and steelhead. The individual chosen for this position will be one of two technicians who will work in rotating multi-day shifts to operate a rotary screw trap located at the University of Idaho's Taylor Ranch Field Station, within the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. This position is non-benefitted, with a 5-month term of employment. Resources: https://www.facebook.com/IdahoFishGame/videos/vb.106210392621/864082404025462/?type=2&theater What is rotary screw trap? https://idfg.idaho.gov/blog/2019/11/monitoring-entire-journey-wild-chinook-salmon What are spawning ground surveys? https://youtu.be/xRpjGkcnuGc General Information: Employee will maintain a juvenile fish trap at the University of Idaho's Taylor Ranch Field Station. Access to Taylor Ranch is by charter plane, with flight costs paid by the department. Per diem and housing is provided while on duty. Duty schedule is typically 14 days on followed by 8 to 10 days off, but will vary. Employee will also be expected to conduct creel and spawning ground surveys. Weekend and holiday work is necessary. Information about living and working at Taylor Ranch can be found at http://www.uidaho.edu/cnr/taylor. SHARED CAMPER ACCOMMODATIONS AT PONDEROSA STATE PARK WILL BE AVAILABLE WHEN OFF DUTY OR WORKING LOCALLY. Responsibilities: Primary responsibilities include: - Handling, identifying, and PIT tagging juvenile salmonids - Managing databases - Maintaining the trap and all associated equipment - Conducting angler interviews Other duties include: - Assisting with related fisheries research and management activities (e.g., gill netting, electrofishing, conducting standard steam and lake surveys) Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: B.S. degree in fisheries, biology, or related field; or equivalent in training and experience. Individuals with experience in the above listed activities, and experience working independently will be given preference. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license. Miscellaneous: Employment Dates: 5/30/2023 to 10/27/2023 (Dates are flexible) https://idfg.idaho.gov/job/125622 Salary: $16.41 per hour Benefits: None How to Apply: 1. Complete an IDFG Application for Temporary Employment (https://idfg.idaho.gov/jobs/application-temporary) 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: Amber Young 555 Deinhard Ln McCall, ID 83638 amber.young@idfg.idaho.gov Reference job # 1921679 in application.
