Hatchery Fisheries Technician II – Lead Operator

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 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.