Hatchery Technician II — Fish Culture & Operations Lead

State-of-West-Virgini; West Virginia; On-site; USD 33,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Wildlife Resources/Reeds Creek Hatchery seeks a Fish and Wildlife Technician 2 to perform skilled hatchery work, including spawning, grading, monitoring health and managing transport of fish to release sites. The role requires maintaining facilities and may involve leading small project teams under the Fish Culturist 3.

Qualified candidates should have an Associate of Science in fish or wildlife management (or related field) or a high school diploma with relevant experience, plus a valid

Qualifications

• Requires Associate of Science in fish or wildlife management, natural resources management, fish culture, agriculture or related field.
• Alternative: high school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Hatch, grow, and distribute fish; maintain hatchery buildings, grounds, and equipment.
• Spawn, grade, monitor growth, and assess health of hatchery-reared fish.
• Load fish into hauling tanks, transport fingerlings and catchable fish, and release into waters.
• May lead small project teams and ensure safe vehicle operation with required licenses.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Hatchery operations knowledge

Education

Associate of Science in fish/wildlife management or related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Wildlife Resources/Reeds Creek Hatchery seeks a Fish and Wildlife Technician 2 to perform skilled hatchery work, including spawning, grading, monitoring health and managing transport of fish to release sites. The role requires maintaining facilities and may involve leading small project teams under the Fish Culturist 3.

Qualified candidates should have an Associate of Science in fish or wildlife management (or related field) or a high school diploma with relevant experience, plus a valid