Aquaculture Hatchery Specialist

State of Montana; Miles City (MT); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Leave & Holidays

Retirement Plan

VEBA program

Job summary

The State of Montana in Miles City is seeking a Hatchery Technician to support fish culture operations at the Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks. Responsibilities include daily culture activities, water quality monitoring, egg collection support, and fish transport, with supervision of seasonal staff as needed.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in biology or related field and at least 1 year of related experience, with potential travel and irregular hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology or related field and 1 year of related experience.
• Experience with hatchery operations is preferred.
• Willingness to travel and work irregular hours.

Responsibilities

• Operate daily fish culture activities including cleaning tanks, feeding fish and monitoring health.
• Sample fish for size and growth to project growth and tank density.
• Establish and monitor water quality parameters across rearing units.
• Perform in-depth water quality analysis and initiate corrective actions.
• Assist with remote egg collection activities and hatchery duties at incubation.
• Transport and stock fish, supervise seasonal staff and coordinate duties.

Skills

Hatchery operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology / Fisheries / Aquaculture / Environmental Sciences / Zoology / Wildlife

Job description

The State of Montana in Miles City is seeking a Hatchery Technician to support fish culture operations at the Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks. Responsibilities include daily culture activities, water quality monitoring, egg collection support, and fish transport, with supervision of seasonal staff as needed.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in biology or related field and at least 1 year of related experience, with potential travel and irregular hours.