Research Data Technician

• Anadromous Harvest Monitoring
  Salmon Regional Office
  

Application Period:

08/31/2026

• 09/04/2026
  Employment type: Temporary/Seasonal/Part Time
  

Salary:

$17.13 per hour

Employment Dates:

10/02/2026 to 11/29/2026

About the position

The Salmon Region is seeking one (1) temporary Fisheries Research Data Technician (non-benefited) to conduct angler creel surveys and assist other regional fisheries staff when directed during the fall 2026 steelhead fishery on the Upper Salmon River. This position will be based out of the IDFG regional office in Salmon, ID.

General Information

Duration:

10/2/2026

• 11/29/2026; actual end date is flexible and depends on weather and river conditions in November and December.

These are temporary positions, working up to 40 hours per week. Non-benefited and no housing is provided.

Work Schedule:

• 2-3 weekdays off (Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday); work all weekend days
• Work shift: 10:00am
• 6:00pm
  Qualifications
  Applicants must be able to interact with the public in a professional and positive manner, work independently, and follow set protocols while accurately collecting data.

Basic math skills and experience usingputers are required. Applicants should have some knowledge of anadromous and resident fish species of Idaho, including identification. Applicants should be detail oriented, self-motivated, and safety conscious. Good handwriting a plus. Some college education in natural resources, biology, or related field is preferred, but not required to . Applicants must have a valid driver's license and a high school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Applicants with or without reasonable amodations, must be able to traverse rocky, steep, stream banks carrying a variety of equipment, work independently, stand for long periods of time, safely drive for multiple hours per shift, work in adverse weather conditions, and handle harvested fish. Biological data will also be collected from harvested fish and then recorded using handheldputers. Work will average between 24 and 40 hours per week depending on angler effort levels and will include most weekends and holiday days. This position involves contacting large numbers of anglers so goodmunication skills are required. Applicants must possess a valid driver's license.