Fisheries Technician

Fisheries Technician Hagerman National Fish Hatchery

Application Period:

05/14/2026 - 05/24/2026 Employment type: Temporary/Seasonal/Part Time

Salary:

$18.61 per hour, pluspetitive benefits and housing

Employment Dates:

06/29/2026 to 02/19/2027 About the position

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. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking a Fisheries Technician. This position will be located at our Hagerman National Fish Hatchery located in Hagerman, ID. This is a 8-month benefited temporary position and is expected to work up to 40 hours per week. Housing is available for the employee only. No pets. Hagerman National Fish Hatchery 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 1.56 million steelhead. Steelhead smolts are raised from eyed eggs received from Sawtooth Fish Hatchery in Stanley, ID, and released back into the Salmon River in April. Both hatcheries are funded by the Lower Snake River Compensation Plan. A typical schedule is 7:00 am to 3:30 pm Monday - Friday with rotating weekend work. 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.

What We Offer:

Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance Participation in one of the Nation's best state retirement systems Generous vacation and sick leave accrual that begins as soon as you start Eleven paid holidays in a year Eight weeks of Paid Parental Leave Multiple saving plans-optional 401k and 457 plans Group Life Insurance/Disability Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance - state provided basic life insurance coverage and affordable supplemental plans Public Sector Student Loan iveness (eligibility requirements may ) Employee Assistance Program - confidential support, information, and resources for all of life's challenges State and Department Wellness Programs Ongoing training opportunities General Information Incumbents may be required to travel to remote locations for spawning or sampling operations. These positions involve standing and working in cold water for up to eight hours per shift; lifting and carrying equipment weighing up to 60 pounds and occasional lifting and carrying up to 100 pounds for short distances; operate four-wheel drive and off-road vehicles; and working in extreme weather conditions. Incumbents working at fish hatcheries work with toxic chemicals and around heavy dust, high voltage, loud noises, and slippery surfaces. Evening, weekend, and holiday work may be required. Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

(These qualifications are required)

• Some knowledge of life history, anatomy, and ecology of various fish species.

Experience:

recording, summarizing, and analyzing scientific data; diagnosing and repairing minor mechanical problems.

• Valid driver's license.

Minimum Qualifications Specialty:

(These qualifications are required.)

• Some knowledge of aquaculture and the growing and maintaining of fish. Additional consideration may be given at the time of the interview to candidates who have this experience. Please be sure to include any experience you have in these areas. Responsibilities
• Assists in monitoring development of eggs and fry
• Implements feeding schedules required for specific growth rates
• Cleans tanks and raceways
• Observes fish behavior for signs of stress or disease
• Implements water and feed treatments and prophylactic measures as directed
• Grades and sorts fish
• Removes and enumerates daily fish mortality
• Tracks hatchery inventory of various species and sizes of fish
• Crowds, loads, transports, and stocks fish
• Maintains records and contributes to reports documenting hatchery activities, water readings, data entry, fish diseases and treatments, and production studies
• Maintains hatchery facilities using power tools and landscaping equipment
• Provide hatchery tours and interact professionally with the public
• Crew leader for the other seasonal staff