Lead Hatchery Technician: Fish Culture & Field Operations

State of West Virginia; Bath (WV); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

State of West Virginia seeks a Fish and Wildlife Technician 2 at the Ridge Fish Hatchery to perform skilled hatchery operations, including spawning, grading and healthy- fish management. The role involves loading, transporting and releasing fish into waters, plus maintenance of facilities and grounds.

A valid driver's license is required; may need a Class B CDL and potential police training requirements as set by the Division of Natural Resources.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate of Science degree in fish or wildlife management, natural resources management, fish culture, agriculture or related field.
• OR: High school diploma or the equivalent.
• AND: Four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in fish or wildlife management, fish culture or agriculture.

Responsibilities

• Spawning of fish, grading, monitoring growth, condition and health of hatchery reared fish.
• Loads fish into hauling tanks on trucks; transports fingerlings and catchable size fish and releases them into specific waters.
• Perform general maintenance of hatchery buildings, grounds and equipment.
• Incumbent may be required to lead small groups on specific projects.

Job description

State of West Virginia seeks a Fish and Wildlife Technician 2 at the Ridge Fish Hatchery to perform skilled hatchery operations, including spawning, grading and healthy- fish management. The role involves loading, transporting and releasing fish into waters, plus maintenance of facilities and grounds.

A valid driver's license is required; may need a Class B CDL and potential police training requirements as set by the Division of Natural Resources.