Tribe seeks Aquaculture Tech I

April 3, 2017

The Kootenai Tribe of Idaho is seeking to hire an Aquaculture Technician I – Sturgeon or Burbot, who will be responsible for assisting in hatchery production of sturgeon or burbot at one of the Kootenai Tribe’s Sturgeon or Burbot Hatcheries. Duties include assisting with spawning, daily feeding of fish and cleaning of tanks, participation in routine hatchery operations, maintaining clean and sanitary conditions, data collection and entry, and assisting other fish and wildlife projects as needed. The Aquaculture Technician I must be available for on-call shifts and be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. Mandatory requirements include a valid driver’s license, high school diploma or GED, ability to obtain valid passport, a strong commitment to 40 hours per week, including weekends, nights and holidays as needed, ability to pass drug and alcohol testing, ability to be insured under the Tribe’s auto insurance policy, completion of mandatory training courses as needed, and the ability to work well with others. Wage is $10 an hour to start, with a raise to $11 an hour after successful completion of a three month probation period. Native American preference will be exercised. The full job announcement and application can be picked up at the Kootenai Tribal Office, 100 Circle Drive, Bonners Ferry, or downloaded at http://restoringthekootenai.org/News/Employment. Complete applications must be received at the tribal office by noon Wednesday, April 12. Drop off or email to clara@kootenai.org.