Please Note: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 P.M. MST on 11/16/2026, the posting end date. 

The Department of Fish and Game is seeking a Recreation Site Maintenance Foreman to maintain and develop fishing and boating access sites and maintain regional Wildlife Management Area roads and access sites for our Magic Valley Region based in Jerome.

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 are committed to creativity, innovation, and excellence as we cultivate opportunities for our customers to engage with our natural resources and become resource stewards for future generations. We are highly dedicated to our mission, committed to our team, and we know how to balance work/life commitments while loving the work we do.

What We Offer:  

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance - employee only coverage for PPO $70.74/month for medical and vision & $12.08/month for dental
• Participation in one of the Nation's best state retirement systems
• Generous vacation and sick leave accrual that begins as soon as you start (accumulate approximately 3 weeks of vacation the first year, and increasing with state longevity)
• Eleven paid holidays 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 Forgiveness (eligibility requirements may apply)
• Employee Assistance Program - confidential support, information, and resources for all of life's challenges
• State and Department Wellness Programs 
• Ongoing training opportunities
• Potential flexible work schedule  

Responsibilities: 

• Supervises and oversees a crew of one year-round and 1-2 temporary employees primarily responsible for weekly site maintenance tasks and assisting with other projects.
• Schedules work projects by visiting building and recreation sites to determine equipment and material needs.
• Secures permits, obtains bids and purchases materials; inspects projects for conformance to specifications code compliance and American Disability Act standards.
• Projects costs and provides budget input for construction projects.
• Develops and monitors assigned budgets.
• Reviews maintenance logs, travel vouchers and other work records for completeness and accuracy.
• Prepares annual work plans and completion reports.
• Facilitates/attends public meetings on recreation site development.
• Supervises and performs activities related to building construction and repair and grounds development and maintenance.
• Supervises and performs building, remodeling and repairing structures, parking areas, vault toilets, rock walls, sidewalks, fences, boat launches, and docks.
• Operates and performs minor maintenance on equipment including trucks, dozers, telehandlers, excavators, graders, concrete mixers, welders, generators, chain saws, and small hand and power tools used in construction.
• Determines replacement parts and orders supplies and equipment.
• Works internally and with other government and non-profit partners to secure community support and funding to provide new fishing and boating access opportunities. 

Minimum Qualifications: (These qualifications are required.) 

• Possess a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with an air brake endorsement OR be willing to obtain one within 60 days of hire. The CDL must be retained through the duration of employment.
• Valid Driver's license.
• Considerable knowledge of construction methods, including reading blueprints and interpreting specifications, construction safety practices, and construction equipment and tools. (Typically gained by specific education and/or paid work experience of at least four years in residential or commercial construction as a worker or lead worker.)
• Experience with all phases of construction, including scheduling and supervising construction crews, projecting costs, purchasing materials, completing reports and records, and assuring compliance with state building codes. (Typically gained by at least two years of paid work experience in residential or commercial construction as a lead worker, or foreman with responsibility for direction of crews, review of work, and management of project.)
• Experience performing carpentry, plumbing and electrical installation and repair, irrigation, sewer and well system installation and repair, and road-surface maintenance and repair. (Typically gained by at least two years of paid work experience in residential or commercial construction as a lead worker, or foreman with responsibility for direction of crews, review of work, and management of project.)
• Experience operating and maintaining equipment associated with construction and building trades. (Typically gained by at least two years of experience operating various heavy equipment such as forklifts, loaders, backhoes, and dump trucks, and performing normal maintenance such as checking oil, water, fluids and basic servicing.) 

Additional Information: 

• The successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment drug screening test. 
• The successful incumbent is also subject to drug and alcohol testing throughout duration of employment, including random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion testing, etc., in accordance with federal regulations. 

To learn more about the Idaho Department of Fish and Game and the Recreation Site Maintenance Foreman position, please see the following: 

• (Video) Idaho Fish and Game - We Make It Happen
• (Video) IDFG's jacks-of-all-trades (Rec Site Maintenance Foreman)
• (Video) IDFG’s Fishing & Boating Access Program

Additional Comments:

• EEO/Veteran's Preference