Fish and Wildlife Technician 2

State of West Virginia; Bath (WV); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

State of West Virginia seeks a Fish and Wildlife Technician 2 at the Ridge Fish Hatchery to perform skilled hatchery operations, including spawning, grading and healthy- fish management. The role involves loading, transporting and releasing fish into waters, plus maintenance of facilities and grounds.

A valid driver's license is required; may need a Class B CDL and potential police training requirements as set by the Division of Natural Resources.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate of Science degree in fish or wildlife management, natural resources management, fish culture, agriculture or related field.
• OR: High school diploma or the equivalent.
• AND: Four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in fish or wildlife management, fish culture or agriculture.

Responsibilities

• Spawning of fish, grading, monitoring growth, condition and health of hatchery reared fish.
• Loads fish into hauling tanks on trucks; transports fingerlings and catchable size fish and releases them into specific waters.
• Perform general maintenance of hatchery buildings, grounds and equipment.
• Incumbent may be required to lead small groups on specific projects.

Job description

Nature of Work

Wildlife Resources/Ridge Hatchery Under general supervision of the Fish Culturist 2 at the Ridge Fish Hatchery, the Fish and Wildlife Technician 2 performs skilled work in hatching, growing and distributing fish, and general maintenance of fish hatchery buildings, grounds, and equipment. Work includes spawning of fish, grading, monitoring growth, condition, and health of hatchery reared fish. Loads fish into hauling tanks on trucks; transports fingerlings and catchable size fish and releases them into specific waters. Work can be physically demanding and performed in varying climatic conditions. Incumbent may be required to be a lead worker to small groups on specific projects. Incumbent must have a valid driver's license and will be required to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver's License with tank endorsement. Performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Training: Associate of Science degree from a regionally accredited college or university in fish or wildlife management, natural resources management, fish culture, agriculture or related field.

OR

Substitution: High school diploma or the equivalent.

AND

Experience: Four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in fish or wildlife management, fish culture or agriculture.

Special Requirement: A valid driver's license is required. May be required to obtain a commercial driver's license. May be required to successfully complete special natural resource police officer training and pistol qualification requirements as established by the Division of Natural Resources, Law Enforcement Section.

Other Information

Preference will be given to candidates with supervisory, fish culture, and fish disease experience. Preference also given to candidates with a strong background in trade skills and equipment operations.