Fisheries Biological Aide - Hagerman National Fish Hatchery (Housing Available)

Fisheries Biological Aide
Temporary/Seasonal/Part Time
Location: Hagerman National Fish Hatchery – IDFG Hagerman, ID

Application period: 5/2/2024 – 5/31/2024
Salary: $15.00/hour
Employment Dates: June 17th – November 8th ( flexible start and end dates)

About the Job
The Hagerman National Fish Hatchery (HNFH) is currently seeking a temporary Fisheries Biological Aide to aid in daily operations which include fish husbandry and culture, data management, sample counts, and facility maintenance. This position is a 5 month assignment and will work forty (40) hours a week.  Work schedules may include weekends and holidays. HNFH is located just outside the town of Hagerman, ID and about 30 mins from Twin Falls right along the scenic Snake River. The hatchery is responsible for rearing 1.5 million steelhead. Smolts are raised from eyed eggs received from Sawtooth Fish Hatchery in Stanley, ID and released back in to the Salmon River in April. Both hatcheries are funded by the Lower Snake River Compensation Plan. There are ample places for fishing, hunting, water recreating, ATVing, in addition to many other outdoor opportunities around the Magic Valley.  

Free dorm-style housing is available for the employee only. No pets.

Job Description: 
With reasonable accommodation, the incumbent must be able to perform routine fish rearing duties at an anadromous fish hatchery. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Recording hatchery data; weighing fish feed and feeding fish; cleaning and sweeping raceways; maintaining grounds and equipment; crowding and netting fish; loading and unloading trucks; maintaining a partial reuse aquaculture system; safe chemical use; and other associated tasks as assigned.
This position involves standing and working in cold water and for up to eight hours per shift; lifting and carrying equipment weighing up to 50 pounds; and working in inclement weather conditions.