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Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date.
Description The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is recruiting for a Fish Culturist. The announcement will fill the current opening at the Hayspur Fish Hatchery in Bellevue, Idaho and may be used to fill future statewide openings.
Location Hayspur Fish Hatchery, Magic Valley Hatchery Complex, near Bellevue, Idaho.
About the Hayspur Fish Hatchery The Hayspur Fish Hatchery is the IDFG Rainbow Trout broodstock station that supplies eyed eggs to IDFG production facilities statewide. Operations are license funded. The brood program employs photoperiod manipulation across multiple lots to induce spawning year‑round, increasing the temporal availability of eyed eggs to meet varied production program needs. The facility is the hub of the YY Brook Trout program and cooperates extensively with fisheries research and the Eagle Fish Health Lab.
Why IDFG? We are a premier natural resource agency dedicated to preserving, protecting, and managing Idaho’s fish and wildlife. We commit to creativity, innovation, and excellence as we cultivate opportunities for customers to engage with our natural resources.
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 (approximately 3 weeks of vacation the first year, increasing with state longevity)
Eleven paid holidays a year
Eight weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Optional 401(k) 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
General Information
This announcement will fill the current opening for Fish Culturist at the Hayspur Fish Hatchery and may be used to fill future statewide openings.
Incumbents are required to live on station.
Incumbents are expected to work a rotational on‑call schedule.
Incumbents, with or without reasonable accommodation, 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; weekends, holidays, 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, transports, and plants fish.
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
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. At least 12 credits of relevant coursework 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 six credits of college‑level technical writing coursework or at least six months of experience collecting and recording data used in monthly/quarterly/annual or similar reports.
Experience communicating orally in one‑to‑one and group situations. Typically gained by at least three credits of college‑level communication or public speaking coursework or at least six months of experience conducting fish hatchery tours or giving training material presentations within a peer group.
Experience entering and retrieving data, preparing statistical reports and/or maintenance reports. Typically gained by at least three credits of college‑level coursework, or a vendor‑specific computer course of 16 or more hours introducing the use of database management such as Access, spreadsheets, and word processing software, or at least six months of experience using spreadsheets and word processing software.
Minimum Qualification Specialty Area
Some Fish Culturist positions require a Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or willingness to obtain one within the six‑month probationary period. The opening at the Hayspur Fish Hatchery does not require a CDL. For 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 provisions through the duration of employment.
The ideal candidate will have experience performing minor maintenance work on small engines, pumps, or vehicles, using hand, power, or mechanical tools. Contact Information Idaho Department of Fish and Game
P.O. Box 25
Boise, Idaho 83707
Website: https://idfg.idaho.gov/
Email: idfgjob@idfg.idaho.gov
Phone: (208) 334-3773
EEO/ADA/Veteran The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities. The State of Idaho also prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on 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 ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov. Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.
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Fish Culturist
role at
State of Idaho
Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date.
Description The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is recruiting for a Fish Culturist. The announcement will fill the current opening at the Hayspur Fish Hatchery in Bellevue, Idaho and may be used to fill future statewide openings.
Location Hayspur Fish Hatchery, Magic Valley Hatchery Complex, near Bellevue, Idaho.
About the Hayspur Fish Hatchery The Hayspur Fish Hatchery is the IDFG Rainbow Trout broodstock station that supplies eyed eggs to IDFG production facilities statewide. Operations are license funded. The brood program employs photoperiod manipulation across multiple lots to induce spawning year‑round, increasing the temporal availability of eyed eggs to meet varied production program needs. The facility is the hub of the YY Brook Trout program and cooperates extensively with fisheries research and the Eagle Fish Health Lab.
Why IDFG? We are a premier natural resource agency dedicated to preserving, protecting, and managing Idaho’s fish and wildlife. We commit to creativity, innovation, and excellence as we cultivate opportunities for customers to engage with our natural resources.
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 (approximately 3 weeks of vacation the first year, increasing with state longevity)
Eleven paid holidays a year
Eight weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Optional 401(k) 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
General Information
This announcement will fill the current opening for Fish Culturist at the Hayspur Fish Hatchery and may be used to fill future statewide openings.
Incumbents are required to live on station.
Incumbents are expected to work a rotational on‑call schedule.
Incumbents, with or without reasonable accommodation, 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; weekends, holidays, 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, transports, and plants fish.
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
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. At least 12 credits of relevant coursework 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 six credits of college‑level technical writing coursework or at least six months of experience collecting and recording data used in monthly/quarterly/annual or similar reports.
Experience communicating orally in one‑to‑one and group situations. Typically gained by at least three credits of college‑level communication or public speaking coursework or at least six months of experience conducting fish hatchery tours or giving training material presentations within a peer group.
Experience entering and retrieving data, preparing statistical reports and/or maintenance reports. Typically gained by at least three credits of college‑level coursework, or a vendor‑specific computer course of 16 or more hours introducing the use of database management such as Access, spreadsheets, and word processing software, or at least six months of experience using spreadsheets and word processing software.
Minimum Qualification Specialty Area
Some Fish Culturist positions require a Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or willingness to obtain one within the six‑month probationary period. The opening at the Hayspur Fish Hatchery does not require a CDL. For 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 provisions through the duration of employment.
The ideal candidate will have experience performing minor maintenance work on small engines, pumps, or vehicles, using hand, power, or mechanical tools. Contact Information Idaho Department of Fish and Game
P.O. Box 25
Boise, Idaho 83707
Website: https://idfg.idaho.gov/
Email: idfgjob@idfg.idaho.gov
Phone: (208) 334-3773
EEO/ADA/Veteran The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities. The State of Idaho also prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on 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 ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov. Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.
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