About the position

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking a Fishery Research Data Technician to serve as part of the Magic Valley Region fisheries management crew. This position will be located at our Magic Valley Regional Office located in Jerome, Idaho. This is a 5-month temporary position and is expected to work up to 40-50 hours per week. Housing is available for the employee only. No pets. Employment Dates: 05/10/2026 to 10/17/2026.

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.

General Information

This position will require the incumbent to travel to remote locations for data collection activities; require the physical ability to walk and backpack for several hours over rugged terrain and along waterways; stand and work in cold water for up to eight-hours per shift; ride horses in rugged terrain; hitch and pull trailers; lift and carry up to 60+ pounds with occasional lifting and carrying up to 100 pounds for short distances; and work in extreme weather conditions. The incumbent will be required to operate motorized equipment including ATVs, boats, and fleet vehicles. Evening, weekend, and holiday work may be required. Overnight in-state travel will be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Experience following oral and written instructions, policies, and procedures
• Some knowledge of biology, zoology, botany, conservation biology or closely related field
• Some knowledge of life history, anatomy, and ecology of various fish species
• Experience recording data
• Experience operating ATVs, boats, trailers, trucks, and/or UTVs

In addition to the minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate will have relevant professional or volunteer-related experience in the natural resources field and previous college coursework in topics related to natural resource sciences. 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 within your application materials.

Responsibilities

Incumbents will generally work under direct or indirect supervision and perform tasks following established guidelines or procedures. Incumbents will conduct fish population surveys on streams, lakes, and reservoirs; assist with habitat improvement projects; conduct creel survey interviews; prepare, repair, and gather equipment for surveys; record data ; enter data into databases; prepare fish aging structures for lab analysis; complete basic data analysis; and complete other duties as assigned.

EEO/Veteran’s Preference. If qualified applicants are found, this announcement may close before the listed closing date.