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Maintenance Technician

Coeur D Alene, ID · On-site

$17.13 - $18.61/hr

... Fish and Game is seeking a Maintenance Technician. This position will be located at our Panhandle Regional Office located in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. This position is a 5-month, non-benefited temporary ...

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Wildlife Technician

Lewiston, ID · On-site

$18.61/hr

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking a Wildlife Technician. This position will be ... Please send a cover letter, resume, 3 references and your application for temporary employment as a ...

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As of Jul 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for temporary fish game in the United States is $22.59, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.19 and $27.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Temporary Fish Game vs Fish and Game Warden?

AspectTemporary Fish GameFish and Game Warden
CredentialsMay require fishing licenses, basic conservation knowledgeRequires state-specific conservation officer certification, law enforcement training
Work EnvironmentSeasonal, outdoor, focused on fish and wildlife managementFull-time, outdoor, law enforcement and wildlife management
Employer & IndustryRecreational agencies, parks, wildlife departmentsState wildlife agencies, law enforcement agencies
Search & Comparison IntentTemporary Fish Game roles, seasonal wildlife jobsWildlife law enforcement, conservation officer careers

Temporary Fish Game positions are typically seasonal roles focused on fish and wildlife management, requiring basic knowledge and licenses. Fish and Game Wardens are full-time law enforcement officers with specialized training, responsible for enforcing wildlife laws and protecting natural resources. While both roles work outdoors in similar environments, their responsibilities, credentials, and employment status differ significantly.

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Fisheries Technician

Idaho Fish and Game

Coeur D Alene, ID • On-site

$18.61/hr

Temporary

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

The Fisheries Research team in the Panhandle regions is seeking two Fisheries Technicians to assist with fisheries research projects on Lake Pend Oreille. Duty station is in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho and temporary housing for all positions may be available in Farragut State Park. All positions are full time (40+ hours/week). The following positions are available:
  • 8-month non-benefitted position (late August through May 2027), and
  • 4-month non-benefitted position (late August - December 2026)

Start date is flexible between August 27th and September 2nd depending on applicant availability.
General Information
Applicants with or without reasonable accommodation may be required to work long hours in various and often inclement weather conditions, hiking steep and/or slippery terrain, lifting and carrying items weighing up to 60 lbs, and occasionally working at night. The work schedule may be at times highly irregular and include occasional weekend work, night work, and overnight stays in the field. Valid driver's license required.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
1. Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
2. Ability to interact with the public in a professional manner.
3. Ability to follow established sampling and data entry protocols with high attention to detail.
4. Demonstrated high degree of initiative and problem-solving ability.
Desired Qualifications:
1. Bachelor's degree in Fisheries or related field, or equivalent experience and training
2. Data management skills in Microsoft Suite and/or R software
3. Knowledge of fish anatomy, morphology, and physiology as well as age and growth analyses
4. Experience processing biological samples in a laboratory setting
5. Experience estimating age from otoliths and fin rays
6. Experience operating boats and hauling trailers
Responsibilities
Incumbents will work as part of a research team including commercial gillnet crews and IDFG biologists and technicians. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
1. Processing and collecting biological samples from fish collected via gillnets
2. Euthanizing species targeted for suppression program
3. Recovering and releasing bycatch species
4. Sampling and tagging Bull Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Westslope Cutthroat Trout
5. Entering, organizing, and QA/QC of biological data
6. Preparing aging structures for age and growth analyses
7. Preparing materials and coordinating with anglers for IDFG angler science program
8. Active tracking of acoustic transmitters in Lake Trout and Bull Trout
9. Conducting spawning ground surveys for kokanee and Bull Trout
10. Assisting with other projects as needed
How To Apply
  1. Applicants must first register with Idaho Department of Labor at https://labor.idaho.gov . Reference Job Number: 2553185
  2. Complete an IDFG application for temporary employment, located at http://idfg.idaho.gov/jobs/application-temporary .
  3. Mail, drop off, or email (preferred) the IDFG Application for Temporary Employment form, cover letter, resume, and three professional references to:

Jeff Strait
Idaho Department of Fish & Game
2885 W Kathleen Ave
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815
jeff.strait@idfg.idaho.gov
(208) 770-3779
EEO/Veteran's Preference. If qualified applicants are found, this announcement may close before the listed closing date.
URL: https://idfg.idaho.gov/jobs/application-temporary
Contact: Jeff Strait
Email: jeff.strait@idfg.idaho.gov
Phone: 208-770-3779

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