Fish and Wildlife Technician 2

State-of-West-Virgini; West Virginia; On-site; USD 33,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Wildlife Resources/Reeds Creek Hatchery seeks a Fish and Wildlife Technician 2 to perform skilled hatchery work, including spawning, grading, monitoring health and managing transport of fish to release sites. The role requires maintaining facilities and may involve leading small project teams under the Fish Culturist 3.

Qualified candidates should have an Associate of Science in fish or wildlife management (or related field) or a high school diploma with relevant experience, plus a valid

Qualifications

• Requires Associate of Science in fish or wildlife management, natural resources management, fish culture, agriculture or related field.
• Alternative: high school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Hatch, grow, and distribute fish; maintain hatchery buildings, grounds, and equipment.
• Spawn, grade, monitor growth, and assess health of hatchery-reared fish.
• Load fish into hauling tanks, transport fingerlings and catchable fish, and release into waters.
• May lead small project teams and ensure safe vehicle operation with required licenses.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Hatchery operations knowledge

Education

Associate of Science in fish/wildlife management or related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Wildlife Resources/Reeds Creek Hatchery

Under general supervision of the Fish Culturist 3 at the Reeds Creek 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.

Training and Experience

• 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 Requirements: 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.

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