Fish and Wildlife Technician 2

State of West Virginia; Elkins (WV); On-site; USD 33,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowden Fish Hatchery in West Virginia seeks a Fish and Wildlife Technician 2 to hatch, grow, and distribute fish, and to maintain hatchery facilities under the supervision of the Fish Culturist 3. Responsibilities include spawning, grading, monitoring health, loading fish for transport, and releasing fingerlings into waters.

The role requires an Associate of Science degree in fish or wildlife management or a high school diploma with four years of relevant experience; a valid driver's license is

Qualifications

• Associate of Science degree in fish or wildlife management or related field.
• Or high school diploma with four years of relevant experience.
• Must hold a valid driver's license; may require CDL with tank endorsement.
• Experience in fish culture, management, or agriculture preferred.

Responsibilities

• Hatch and rear fish; monitor growth, health, and condition of hatchery stocks.
• Load fish into hauling tanks, transport fingerlings and catchable fish to release sites.
• Perform routine maintenance of hatchery buildings, grounds, and equipment.
• May act as lead worker on projects; regular attendance required.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Fish culture knowledge

Fish disease experience

Education

Associate of Science degree in fish or wildlife management

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Class B CDL with tank endorsement

Job description

Nature of Work

Under general supervision of the Fish Culturist 3 at the Bowden 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. Regular attendance is 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.

PG: 10 $32,862 - $56,373

Market Rate: $50,288

State employment offers a variety of benefits.

Agency Preference for this Vacancy

• Yes, I have supervisory, fish culture and fish disease experience and/or a strong background in trade skills and equipment operations.
• No, I do not have any of the above described preference experience.