Fish Culturist 1

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Lemoyne (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania invites applications for a Fish Culturist 1 at the Huntsdale State Fish Hatchery. This role supports propagation, care, and stocking of fish to benefit anglers statewide, with on-the-job training in fish culture practices that protect fisheries.

You will learn brood stock selection, handle fish with care to minimize stress, and perform routine duties to support hatchery operations. The position requires a high school diploma and a PA driver's license.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent certification of formal training.

Responsibilities

• Assist propagation, care, and stocking of fish to support statewide fisheries.
• Learn and perform brood stock collection, egg handling, and record keeping.
• Maintain tanks and raceways, monitor water quality, and apply treatments as directed.
• Operate stocking vehicles and keep accurate stocking records.
• Support building, equipment, and grounds maintenance at the hatchery.

Skills

Fish culture

Spawning

Egg care

Fish health

Stocking

Maintenance

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Do you enjoy hands-on work and supporting natural resources? If so, consider joining the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission as a Fish Culturist 1. At the Huntsdale State Fish Hatchery, you will help support the propagation and care of fish that benefit anglers statewide. This role offers valuable training in fish culture practices that protect and strengthen Pennsylvania fisheries. Take advantage of this opportunity to build experience in fish care and resource management!

As a Fish Culturist 1, you will be responsible for supporting hatchery operations by assisting with the propagation, care, and stocking of fish. This role provides training in fish culture practices that help maintain strong and healthy fish populations. This include learning how to collect and select brood stock while handling the fish in a manner that minimizes stress, injury, and mortality. In this role, you will perform the following duties:

• Fish Culture Training:Learn fish behavior, habitat needs, species identification, and complete technical computations and records
• Spawning Support:Assist in brood stock collection, egg handling, and record keeping while following approved methods
• Egg Care Tasks:Assemble equipment, monitor water quality, apply treatments, and track hatch results
• Fish Care Activities:Clean units, monitor fish health, dispense feed, maintain tanks and raceways, and identify signs of stress or disease
• Stocking Assistance:Operate fish stocking vehicles, load and transport fish, maintain related equipment, and keep accurate records
• Maintenance Duties:Support repairs and upkeep of buildings, equipment, grounds, and power tools used in hatchery work

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Occasional weekends, holidays, standby, and overtime hours may be required.
• Telework:You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Graduation from high school or equivalent certification of formal training.

Special Requirements:

• This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania Driver's License.
• Employee entering this classification must obtain a Commercial Driver's License that permits the operation of vehicles of 26,000 lbs. or more prior to completing their probationary period.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.