Fish Hatchery Biological Aide

Fish Hatchery Biological Aide Rapid River Hatchery

Application Period:

04/03/2026 - 04/25/2026 Employment type: Temporary/Seasonal/Part Time

Salary:

$15.00 dollars per hour

Employment Dates:

04/27/2026 to 09/26/2026 About the position The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking a Fish Hatchery Biological Aide (non-benefited). This position will be located at our Rapid River Fish Hatchery located near Riggins, Idaho. This is a five month temporary position and is expected to work up to 40 hours per week. Housing is available for the employee only. No pets. Why IDFG? We are a premier natural resource agency dedicated to preserving, protecting, perpetuating, and managing Idaho's fish and wildlife for this great state. We aremitted to creativity, innovation, and excellence as we cultivate opportunities for our customers to engage with our natural resources and be resource stewards for future generations. We are highly dedicated to our mission,mitted to our team, and we know how to balance work/lifemitments while loving the work we do. General Information Some positions may travel to remote locations for data collection and maintenance activities; require the physical ability to stand and work in cold water for up to eight hours per shift; hitch and pull trailers; lift and carry up to 60+ pounds and work in extreme weather conditions. Operate motorized equipment including ATVs, landscaping equipment, and/or UTVs. Evening, weekend, and holiday work may be required. Frequent (overnight) in-state travel may be required. Incumbents working at fish hatcheries work with toxic chemicals and around heavy dust, high voltage, loud noises, and slippery surfaces. Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Possess a valid driver's license
• Experience following oral and written instructions, policies, and procedures
• Experience recording data
• Some knowledge of animal husbandry
• Experience performing grounds or building maintenance Responsibilities Perform routine fish husbandry duties; assist with trapping and spawning operations; weigh fish feed and feed fish; clean tanks, raceways and incubators; remove and enumerate daily fish and egg mortality; maintain facilities, grounds and equipment; operate power tools, pressure washers and landscaping equipment; operate fish loading and transport equipment, and stock fish; crowd and net fish; record biological data, data entry, and maintain various records and forms; operate fish traps; provide hatchery tours; and/or observe fish for abnormal behavior.