Fisheries Biological Aide - Niagara Springs Hatchery

Fisheries Biological Aide - Niagara Springs Hatchery Niagara Springs Hatchery Until Filled Employment type: Temporary/Seasonal/Part Time

Salary:

15.00

Employment Dates:

07/06/2026 to 11/06/2026 About the position The Idaho Department of Fish and Game Niagara Springs Fish Hatchery is seeking two Biological Aides, ideally one starting July 6th and one starting August 3rd . (Start dates may be flexible). This position is located at the Niagara Springs Fish Hatchery located in Wendell, Idaho. This is a Non-Benefited Biological Aide temporary position and is expected to work up to 40 hours per week. Housing may be available for the employee only. No pets.

SPECIAL NOTIFICATION

This position is exempt from classified state service and the rules of the Division of Human Resources and the Idaho Personnel Commission. This job announcement will remain open until the position has been filled. Applications will be periodically reviewed as they are received. Applicants are encouraged to and submit their applications as soon as possible. General Information Niagara Springs Hatchery is owned and funded by Idaho Power and is operated by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. The hatchery is responsible for the production of Summer A-run Steelhead for the Salmon and Snake Rivers, and production of White Sturgeon for the Snake River. Incumbents must, with or without reasonable amodations, be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. and work in adverse weather conditions. Onsite housing may be available. Weekend & holiday rotation work required; irregular work schedules are frequent. Normal work hours are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Incumbents may work with toxic chemicals and around heavy dust, high voltage, loud noises, and slippery surfaces. 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. Qualifications Applicants must be able to interact with the public in a professional and positive manner, work independently and with a team, and follow set protocols on hatchery operations. Mechanical experience/skills sufficient to operate small machinery, pumps, lawn care equipment, and perform general maintenance is preferred. Applicants should be detail oriented, self-motivated, and safety conscious. Previous work experience and/or education in Aquaculture, Natural Resources, or Biological Science preferred but not mandatory. Applicants must possess a valid driver's license. Responsibilities Perform routine fish culture duties at a Steelhead and White Sturgeon production hatchery. Responsibilities include, but not limited to: assist with egg collection, incubation, rearing, & stocking of Snake River White Sturgeon and Steelhead, weighing fish feed & feeding fish, cleaning rearing vessels, operating an automatic feed delivery system and 3 traveling bridges on 19 outdoor raceways, maintaining grounds, including an Idaho Power day park. Maintaining equipment, operating fish loading & transport equipment, data entry, and assisting other hatcheries when needed.