Salmon – Idaho Dept Fish and Game Hiring for Fisheries Research Data Technician at SALMON, Idaho Full Time

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Title: Fisheries Research Data Technician (3 positions)
Location:
Salmon, Idaho
Application Period:
04/07/2023 to 05/21/2023
Employment Type:
Temporary/Seasonal/Part Time
Salary:
$15.50 per hour (non-benefited)
About the position
The Salmon Region is seeking applicants for up to three (3) Fisheries
Research Data Technicians (non-benefited) to help monitor the potential
2023 upper Salmon River spring Chinook Salmon fishery. These positions
are not guaranteed and will only be filled if we are able to open a
salmon fishery on the upper Salmon River. Interviews for these positions
would take place once a salmon fishery is approved (mid-May) and an
opening date is set. Depending on fishery boundaries, housing at a cabin
or a camper may be provided.
Dates Needed:
If a salmon fishery is approved, the approximate dates needed will be
from June 14th through August 6th, 2023. The exact start and end dates
will depend on the run timing and harvest share quota.
General Information:
Incumbents will work 40 hours per week. Workdays will consist of either
a morning or afternoon shift. The morning shift will run from 6:00am to
2:00pm and the afternoon shift will run from 1:30pm to 9:30 pm.
Incumbents will be required to work both weekend days each week with two
randomly selected weekdays off.
Job Responsibilities:
Collect and record Chinook Salmon harvest and effort data from anglers,
collect biological samples, and assist with data entry if needed.
Incumbents must be able to stand for long periods of time, hike over
rough and rugged terrain, safely drive for multiple hours per shift, and
work in adverse weather conditions with or without reasonable
accommodations.
Skills/Qualifications:
Applicants must be able to interact with the public in a professional
and positive manner, work independently, drive for long periods of time
under variable road conditions, and follow set protocols while
accurately collecting data. Applicants should be detail oriented,
self-motivated, and safety conscious. Good handwriting is a plus.
Education leading toward a B.S. or equivalent in fisheries, wildlife
management, biology, or other natural resources related field is
preferred but not required. Must be at least 18 years of age and possess
a valid driver’s license.
How to Apply
1. Applicants must first register with Idaho Department of Labor
(Reference Job Number 1997358) at https://labor.idaho.gov.
2. Complete an IDFG application for temporary employment (see link
below).
3. Submit a resume, three professional or academic references, and a
completed IDFG application for temporary employment (preferably by
email) to:

Brent Beller
Idaho Department of Fish and Game
99 HWY 93 N
Salmon, ID 83467
[email protected]

Comments:
EEO/Veterans Preference. If qualified applicants are found, this
announcement may close before the listed closing date.
URL:
https://idfg.idaho.gov/jobs/application-temporary

Contact:
Brent Beller

Email:
[email protected]

Phone:
(208) 756-2271 ext. 236

Address:
99 HWY 93 N
Salmon, ID 83467
United States