Hatchery Worker

Imperial Irrigation District; El Centro (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Imperial Irrigation District is seeking a per-classification technician to maintain the district's grass carp hatchery and associated facilities. The role includes spawning fish, inducing triploidy, certifying ploidy with scientific equipment, and releasing fish into canals while collecting data on stocks and water quality.

Applicants should have a high school equivalency with supplemental science coursework and at least two years of fish hatchery, fish culture, or related experience.

Qualifications

• High school equivalency with supplemental courses in science.
• Two years fish hatchery, fish culture or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain district grass carp hatchery and other fish facilities.
• Perform spawning fish, triploidy induction and certifies fish ploidy using scientific equipment.
• Release fish into canals and collect data on fish stocks and water quality parameters; summarize data and prepare reports.

Education

High school equivalency with supplemental science courses

Job description

Under general supervision, maintains district grass carp hatchery and other fish facilities operated by the district; performs routine and specialized duties such as spawning fish, triploidy induction and certifies fish ploidy using scientific equipment; releases fish in to canals, collects data on fish stocks and water quality parameters; summarizes data and prepares reports. Performs other duties as assigned.

High school equivalency with supplemental courses in science and two years fish hatchery, fish culture or related experience.

Veteran's Preference (External Applicants Only): Submit DD form 214 or other evidence of veterans' status by the job posting deadline.

A negative drug test is required as a condition of employment.

Employees must notify supervision when applying for a position.