Fisheries Staff Biologist

Description

Idaho Department of Fish and Game Opportunity

Please Note: Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MDT on the posting end date. 

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) is seeking to fill a current opening for a Fisheries Staff Biologist. The position is part of our Fisheries Bureau that is located at our Headquarters office situated adjacent to the Boise Greenbelt, the MK Nature Center, and Kristin Armstrong Municipal Park in Boise. 

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 - employee only coverage for PPO is $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
• 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 - 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 schedule

Responsibilities include:

• Act as the IDFG representative on the US v OR Technical Advisory Committee (TAC). Provide technical guidance to IDFG policy-level staff regarding upcoming fishery/harvest related elements of the US v OR management Agreement.
• Act as an IDFG representative to the Pacific Coast Steelhead Management Workgroup.
• Act as the IDFG representative on the PFMC Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC).
• Coordinate collection of Steelhead samples in Columbia River tribal, sport, and commercial fisheries and the Lower Snake River sport fishery with CRITFC, Yakama Nation, Hagerman Genetics Lab, IDFG Genetics Lab, WDFW, and ODFW.
• Act as lead author on annual multi-agency Columbia River Summer Steelhead Harvest Stock Composition report for the Lower Columbia Sport fishery and the Zone 6 fishery.
• Maintain the statewide salmon and steelhead harvest database.
• Oversee analysis of harvest and escapement data for in season management of Chinook salmon and steelhead fisheries including PIT tag summaries.
• Complete semi-annual progress reports for the Pacific Salmon Treaty Contract Semi-annual progress reports for the NOAA Fisheries Interjurisdictional Fisheries Contract.
• Complete annual run reconstruction for Snake River spring/summer Chinook for TAC.

Minimum Qualifications: (These qualifications are required.)

• Experience demonstrating good knowledge of fish, wildlife, conservation biology, plant ecology and/or habitat management practices. (Typically gained by at least eight years of professional experience such as habitat and resource management or fish and wildlife population management OR successful completion of a bachelor's degree in Fisheries, Wildlife, or Natural Resource Management and at least four years of professional experience such as habitat and resource management or fish and wildlife population management OR successful completion of a master’s degree in Fisheries, Wildlife, or Natural Resource Management and at least two years of professional experience such as habitat and resource management or fish and wildlife population management.)
• Experience evaluating the impact of land use practices and natural processes on habitats, developing, and interpreting statistical data and formulas used in biological research (Typically gained by at least two years of professional work experience providing input into these areas.)
• Experience evaluating and interpreting environmental documents, state, and federal regulations, and providing a written and oral analysis of findings. (Typically gained by at least two years of professional work experience providing input on methodology, gathering, and analyzing fisheries data, and providing written and oral analysis of findings.)

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of at least two years of experience as Regional Fisheries Biologist, Fisheries Research Biologist, Senior Fisheries Research Biologist, or equivalent. They will also have experience working in multi-agency collaborative groups, technical teams, etc. Additional consideration may be given at the time of interview to candidates who have this experience. Please be sure to include within your application materials any training and/or experience you may have. 

To learn more about the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, please see the following:

• (Video) Idaho Fish and Game - We Make It Happen

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.