Fish and Wildlife Technician 2

State-of-West-Virgini; West Virginia; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wildlife Resources/Ridge Hatchery is seeking a Fish Culturist Technician 2 to work under general supervision at the Ridge Fish Hatchery. Responsibilities include spawning, grading, growth monitoring, and health checks of hatchery fish, with duties extending to loading and transporting fish to release sites.

Applicants should have an AS degree in a relevant field or a high school diploma with four years of related experience.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Hatch, grow and distribute fish; maintain hatchery buildings, grounds and equipment.
• Spawn fish, grade and monitor growth, health of hatchery-reared fish.
• Load fish into hauling tanks, transport fingerlings and catchable fish; release into waters.

Education

AS degree in fish or wildlife management, natural resources management, fish culture, agriculture or related field

High school diploma or the equivalent

Job description

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.

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.

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.