Fish Culturist 1 (Seasonal) - Reynoldsdale

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Coaldale (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Fish Culturist 1 to support Reynoldsdale Fish Hatchery with hands-on training and field duties. You will learn fish netting, sorting, and weighing, set up incubators, and assist with stocking in public waters.

Seasonal, full-time work runs 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend or holiday hours. A valid PA driver's license and a CDL before probation are required; this role may lead to full-time employment after training.

Qualifications

• CDL required to operate 26,000 lb+ vehicles before probation.
• High school diploma or GED completed.

Responsibilities

• Learn methods for netting, sorting, grading, and weighing fish.
• Help set up incubators and maintain rearing systems.
• Assist operating stocking vehicles and life support systems.
• Monitor water quality in ponds, raceways, and holding tanks.
• Perform general maintenance such as carpentry, plumbing, cleaning, and grounds care.
• Prepare fish and assist with stocking in public waters.

Skills

CDL required

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Would you like physical work in the outdoors, for a state agency that provides fishing and boating opportunities for individuals and families in Pennsylvania's many lakes, river, and streams? Would you be interested in a position that could turn into permanent employment after a successful training period (that includes obtaining a Commercial Driver's License)? Then this may be the job for you!

As a Fish Culturist 1, you will support the operations at Reynoldsdale Fish Hatchery through hands-on, structured training and practical tasks. You will perform the following duties:

• Technical Training: Learn methods for netting, sorting, grading, and weighing fish
• Hatchery Operations: Help set up incubators and maintain rearing systems
• Equipment Operation: Assist operating stocking vehicles and life support systems
• Water Quality Monitoring: Check ponds, raceways, and holding tanks for disease or stress signs
• Facility Maintenance: Perform general upkeep such as carpentry, plumbing, cleaning, and grounds care
• Fish Transportation: Prepare fish and assist with stocking in public waters

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Seasonal, full-time employment
• This position is a 7 month seasonal assignment with opportunity for advancement to full time position.
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• This position may require some weekend, evening, and holiday work as well as standby time.
• This position does not receive medical benefits. Paid time off accrues after working 750 regular (non-overtime) hours in each calendar year.
• 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.