Fish Culturist - Transport Posting Begin Date: 2025/01/23 Posting End Date: 2025/02/06 Category: Natural Resources Sub Category: Wildlife Work Type: Full Time Location: Statewide, ID, United States Minimum Salary: 19.75 Maximum Salary: 23.80 Pay Rate Type: Hourly Description Idaho Department of Fish and Game Opportunity Please Note: Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is currently recruiting for the position of Fish Culturist-Transport. This announcement will be used to fill the current opening at the Hagerman Fish Hatchery and may also be used to fill future Fish Culturist - Transport openings statewide. To learn more about the Department of Fish and Games' various hatcheries throughout the state, please click here (https://idfg.idaho.gov/visit/hatchery) . Why IDFG? 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 (https://ogi.idaho.gov/) - employee only coverage for PPO $65/month for medical and vision, & $11.82/month for dental; family plans are also available + Participation in one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (https://www.persi.idaho.gov/members-1) + 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 in a year + Eight weeks of Paid Parental Leave + Multiple optional saving plans - 401k and 457 plans + Group Life Insurance/Disability Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance (https://ogi.idaho.gov/life-disability/) - state provided basic life insurance coverage and affordable supplemental plans + Public Sector Student Loan Forgiveness (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) (eligibility requirements may apply) + Employee Assistance Program (https://ogi.idaho.gov/counseling/) - confidential support, information, and resources for all of life's challenges + State (https://healthmatters.idaho.gov/) and Department Wellness Programs + Ongoing training opportunities (https://dhr.idaho.gov/trainings/) General Information: + If you have previously applied for the position of Fish Culturist with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game and would like to be considered for the current Fish Culturist - Transport opening in Hagerman and/or any future statewide Fish Culturist - Transport openings, please apply under this current announcement. Applications received from previous Fish Culturist announcements will not be considered. + Incumbent is required to live on station. + Incumbent is expected to work a rotational on-call schedule. + Incumbents, with or without reasonable accommodations, must be capable of lifting and carrying 50+lbs. Work includes repetitive handling and feeding of fish, climbing on and off fish transport trucks, and standing and working in cold water for up to eight hours per shift. These positions require working with toxic chemicals and around heavy dust, high voltage, loud noises, and slippery surfaces. Work is conducted in all weather conditions. Irregular work schedules are frequent; weekend, holiday, and evening work are required. Responsibilities: + Spawns fish and monitors development of eggs and fry. + Calculates growth gains. + Implements feeding schedules required for specified growth rates. + Cleans tanks and raceways. + Observes fish behavior for signs of stress or disease. + Implements water and feed treatments and prophylactic measures. + Grades and sorts fish, tracks hatchery inventory of various species and sizes of fish, removes and enumerates daily fish mortality. + Loads, transport, and plants fish. + Operates a manual transmission tractor-trailer transport and/or 10-wheel truck with a 2-axle pull trailer on back-country roads and mountainous terrain and highways. + Maintains auxiliary equipment including pressurized gas cylinders and electric generator systems used in truck transport. + Maintains records and contributes to reports documenting hatchery activities, fish diseases and treatments, and production studies. + Conducts hatchery tours and explains operation. + Assists in maintenance and minor repairs of hatchery equipment, vehicles, and buildings. + May act as a crew leader and direct activities of temporary staff. Minimum Qualifications: (These qualifications are required.) + Good knowledge of aquaculture and ichthyology and the growing and maintaining of fish. (Typically gained by successful completion of an associate degree or technical certificate in Aquaculture or Fish Biology/Fish Science OR a related associate degree in biology, zoology, or other closely related biological science field from an accredited college or university. Relevant coursework of at least 12 credits must include classes such as Aquaculture, Ichthyology, Fish Biology, Limnology, Aquatic Ecology, Fisheries Management, Fish Diseases and Pathology, Fisheries Science, Hatchery Sciences, Fish Anatomy/Physiology, Fish Health Management, Fish Genetics etc.; OR at least six months of work experience at a fish hatchery within the last five years that included the spawning of fish, fish stocking, and/or disease control.) + Some knowledge of report writing involving scientific or biological data and terms. (Typically gained by at least successful completion of at least six credits or more of college-level coursework in technical writing from an accredited college or university OR at least six months of experience collecting/recording of data used in a monthly/quarterly/annual or similar reports.) + Experience communicating orally in one-to-one and group situations (Typically gained by successful completion of at least 3 credits or more of college-level coursework in communication and/or public speaking from an accredited college or university OR at least six months of experience that included conducting fish hatchery tours OR giving training material presentations within a peer group.) + Experience entering and retrieving data, preparing statistical reports and/or maintenance report. (Typically gained by successful completion of at least 3 credits or more of college-level coursework, OR a vendor-specific computer course(s) of 16 or more hours that introduced the use of database management such as Access, spreadsheets, and word processing software from an accredited college or university OR at least six months of experience using spreadsheets and word processing software.) Minimum Qualification Specialty Area: (This qualification is only required for certain Fish Culturist positions.) + Fish Culturist - Transport positions throughout the state require an incumbent to possess a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Tank Vehicle Endorsements OR be willing to obtain one within the six-month probationary period. Positions requiring a CDL, incumbents must pass a pre-employment-controlled substance screening test. Once a CDL is obtained, the employee is required to participate in the department's drug/alcohol testing program and comply with all of its provisions through their duration of employment with the agency. The ideal candidate will have experience performing minor maintenance work on small engines, pumps, or vehicles, using hand, power, or mechanical tools. Additional consideration may be given at the time of interview to candidates who have experience in these areas. Please include within your resume any relevant coursework and/or applicable job experience. To learn more about the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, please see the following: + (Video) Idaho Fish and Game - We Make It Happen (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdBz2949oxQ) Thank you for applying with us! CONTACT INFORMATION: Idaho Department of Fish and Game P.O. Box 25 Boise, Idaho 83707 WEBSITE: https://idfg.idaho.gov/ If you have questions, please contact us at: EMAIL: [email protected] PHONE: (208) 334-3773 EEO/ADA/Veteran: The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email[email protected]. Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.