Utility Craftsman

Idaho Department of Fish and Game Career Opportunity

Please Note: This job announcement will remain open until the position has been filled. Applications will be periodically reviewed as they are received. Applicants are encouraged to apply and submit their applications as soon as possible.

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) is currently seeking a Utility Craftsman to join our team in Salmon, Idaho.

This position is considered a journey construction worker involved in all aspects of inside and outside heavy construction and building trades type work. This is not a maintenance position. Applicants should have a good background in all aspects of construction and trades work.

Why IDFG? We are a premier natural resource agency dedicated to preserving, protecting, perpetuating, and managing Idaho's fish and wildlife for this great state. 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 $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
• Eleven paid holidays a year
• Eight weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Multiple saving plans-optional 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 work schedule

General Information:

• The work schedule is 40 hours per week (Typically four 10-hour days.)
• This position will require travel away from home for extended periods of time.
• Work in all weather conditions, and/or wear a respirator for prolonged periods of time.
• This position also involves, with or without reasonable accommodation, physical activities associated with construction work such as lifting and carrying items weighing approximately 100 pounds. Bending and stooping. Working at heights of up to approximately 50 feet.
• This position requires the incumbent to have a Class ‘A’ Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). For positions requiring a CDL, incumbents must pass a pre-employment-controlled substance screening test. Once employed, 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.

Responsibilities:

• Construct buildings, storage sheds, garages, bridges, in-stream structures, and similar facilities and structures.
• Remodel offices and buildings by building walls, installing sheetrock and siding, painting and any other duty required to complete the project.
• Operate equipment such as front-end loader, backhoe, excavator, dozer, dump truck, tractor/trailer transport, forklift, roller, cranes, and scissors trucks.
• Designs fish screens and irrigation gates to be built or fabricated.
• Lay out, cut, weld, and fabricate steel plates, angles, channels, pipes, and beams.
• Read plans and blueprints; use transit and level and run stakes for surveys.
• Build concrete forms, and place, finish, and repair concrete.
• Build and remodel wooden structures and special carpentry items.
• Maintain and repair plumbing fixtures, irrigation systems and pump stations, pipes, sinks, lavatories, septic tanks and electrical wiring, lights, ballasts, switches, and receptacles.
• Keep records and reports on progress of projects, function as lead worker over project assistants.

Minimum Qualifications:
(All qualifications listed below are required. To be considered for this position, applicants must meet the minimum experience and/or education standards as outlined in each of the typical qualification guidelines. A detailed resume or work history must be submitted, clearly demonstrating/supporting how you meet each requirement. This information is essential to our initial evaluation process. Incomplete applications or those lacking relevant details may not be considered for further review.)

• Good knowledge of construction and building trades work. (Typically gained by at least four years of experience (journey-level) in the construction trade of carpentry or concrete AND have knowledge, education, or experience in two other construction trade skills areas (i.e. electrical, plumbing, HVAC, or related.)
• Experience operating and maintaining equipment associated with construction and building trades and grounds maintenance (Typically gained by experience operating light equipment such as trucks, mowers, tractors, or farm equipment, and experience performing normal maintenance like checking the oil, water, fluids, and servicing on such equipment as listed above).
• Experience placing and finishing concrete, performing rough and finish carpentry, performing maintenance plumbing, performing maintenance electrical work, reading/interpreting plans, and blueprints. (Typically gained by four years of experience in residential or commercial construction in carpentry or concrete at the journey level.)
• Experience using and maintaining construction and building trades hand and power tools. (Typically gained by experience using and maintaining a variety of hand and power tools commonly associated with construction trades.)

Minimum Qualification Specialty Areas:
(The qualifications listed below are additional qualifications that are all required for the current opening at the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. To be considered for this position, applicants must meet the minimum experience and/or education standards as outlined in each of the typical qualification guidelines. A detailed resume or work history must be submitted, clearly demonstrating/supporting how you meet each requirement. This information is essential to our initial evaluation process. Incomplete applications or those lacking relevant details may not be considered for further review.)

• Possess a valid Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with an air brake endorsement OR possess a valid driver's license and be willing to obtain a Class "A" CDL with an air brake endorsement within the first six months (entrance probation) of hire.
• Experience operating heavy excavation type equipment such as dozer, grader, excavators, backhoes, front end loaders, and dump trucks. (Typically gained by at least one year of experience operating this type of equipment).
• Some knowledge of the welding trade. (Typically gained by successful completion of specific training in welding at a high school, vo-tech school, or equivalent level OR at least six months of work experience that included laying out, cutting, fabricating, and welding various types of steel.)

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:
idfgjob@idfg.idaho.gov

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 ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.