Fish Hatchery Technician I — Grow Wildlife Resources

nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Wildlife Resource Commission in North Carolina is accepting applications for a Fish Culturist (Wildlife Conservation Technician I) to support Inland Fisheries.

The role focuses on production, propagation, rearing, transportation and distribution of warmwater and coldwater fishes, plus operation and maintenance of hatchery facilities.

A Monday–Friday 40-hour schedule, occasional nights and weekends, and residency at McKinney Lake Hatchery are required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of fish culture or biology.
• Experience operating hatchery equipment and maintaining facilities.
• Ability to work with hatchery staff, other agencies, cooperators and the public.

Responsibilities

• Produce and distribute warmwater and coldwater fishes.
• Propagate, rear, transport and distribute target species per program.
• Operate and maintain hatchery facilities and equipment.
• Be available for call-backs and occasional night/weekend work; travel as needed.

Skills

Fish culture knowledge

Equipment operation

Hatchery maintenance

Interpersonal relationships

Education

Associate Degree in wildlife or fisheries management

Job description

Wildlife Resource Commission in North Carolina is accepting applications for a Fish Culturist (Wildlife Conservation Technician I) to support Inland Fisheries.

The role focuses on production, propagation, rearing, transportation and distribution of warmwater and coldwater fishes, plus operation and maintenance of hatchery facilities.

A Monday–Friday 40-hour schedule, occasional nights and weekends, and residency at McKinney Lake Hatchery are required.