Hatchery Worker

IID; El Centro (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

IID in California operates a district grass carp hatchery and related fish facilities under general supervision. The role involves spawning fish, performing triploidy induction, certifying fish ploidy with scientific equipment, releasing fish into canals, and collecting data on stocks and water quality for reporting.

The ideal candidate has a high school equivalency with science courses and two years' experience in fish hatchery or fish culture, and must pass a negative drug test.

Qualifications

• High school equivalency with supplemental courses in science.
• Two years fish hatchery, fish culture or related experience.
• Veteran's Preference applies to external applicants.
• Negative drug test required.

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.
• Collect data on fish stocks and water quality parameters.
• Summarize data and prepare reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

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

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.