Lead Fish Hatchery & Wildlife Technician

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Overtime pay

Retirement

Training and career development

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, through the Peter W. Pfeiffer Fish Hatchery, is seeking a Fish and Wildlife Management Foreman to lead building maintenance and fish culture activities in Franklin County. This hands-on role supervises staff and coordinates equipment use to support statewide fisheries programs.

The position involves spawning, pond culture, and data collection, with seasonal outdoor work. A bachelor's degree in biological sciences and at least one year of wildlife/fisheries

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biological, natural, agricultural, or aquacultural sciences.
• One year of experience in wildlife and/or fisheries conservation or related field.
• Master's degree can substitute for the required experience.
• Experience can substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and maintains technical equipment for building maintenance and fish culture activities.
• Performs fish culture activities such as sampling, harvesting, and broodstock management.
• Supervises fish and wildlife technicians and trains staff on safety and equipment use.
• Drives large fish transport vehicles and stocks fish into public waters.
• Assists with purchasing supplies and maintaining equipment records.
• Supports other fisheries staff with habitat improvement and broodstock work.

Skills

Wildlife experience

Fisheries experience

Equipment operation

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological sciences

Tools

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Job description

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, through the Peter W. Pfeiffer Fish Hatchery, is seeking a Fish and Wildlife Management Foreman to lead building maintenance and fish culture activities in Franklin County. This hands-on role supervises staff and coordinates equipment use to support statewide fisheries programs.

The position involves spawning, pond culture, and data collection, with seasonal outdoor work. A bachelor's degree in biological sciences and at least one year of wildlife/fisheries