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Idaho Fish and Game

Research Data Technician

    • Salmon Regional Office
    Until Filled
    Employment type: Temporary/Seasonal/Part Time
    Salary: $15.80 per hour
    Employment Dates: to

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 2024 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 to late May) and an opening date is set. Depending on fishery boundaries, housing near Stanley, ID could be provided using either an IDFG cabin or camp trailer.

Dates Needed: If a salmon fishery is approved, the approximate dates needed will be from June 13th through August 10th, 2024. Exact start and ending dates for employment will depend on the run timing and harvest share quota. 

Work Schedule: 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.

General Information
The purpose of these positions is to monitor the potential Upper Salmon River Chinook Salmon fishery to maximize angling opportunity with the available resources. Harvest of hatchery Chinook Salmon will be monitored by conducting angler counts and angler interviews which are used to expand harvest data and generate weekly harvest estimates.
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.
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.

How To Apply

How to Apply:

1. Applicants must first register with Idaho Department of Labor (reference job # 2202784) 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
brent.beller@idfg.idaho.gov

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: Brent Beller
Email: brent.beller@idfg.idaho.gov
Phone: 208-756-2271