Remote Hatchery Technician III – Fish Culture

Pueblo Community College; Colorado; On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Parks & Wildlife is seeking a Fish Hatchery Technician III for the Monte Vista Hatchery to maintain the biological environment for aquatic wildlife production and distribution. You will conduct water quality testing, manage rearing facilities, and ensure compliance with health and safety guidelines.

The role requires at least three years of aquaculture-related experience and emphasizes strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Three years of work experience in aquaculture, propagating and/or rearing fish, fish culture, collecting and recording of aquatic wildlife data, and/or professional aquatic research or an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position.

Responsibilities

• Maintain proper biological environment for production and distribution of aquatic wildlife.
• Perform water quality testing and monitor water chemistry parameters.
• Train and supervise temporary employees and volunteers to ensure tasks meet SOPs and safety standards.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Education in Natural Resources / Wildlife Management / Biology

Job description

Colorado Parks & Wildlife is seeking a Fish Hatchery Technician III for the Monte Vista Hatchery to maintain the biological environment for aquatic wildlife production and distribution. You will conduct water quality testing, manage rearing facilities, and ensure compliance with health and safety guidelines.

The role requires at least three years of aquaculture-related experience and emphasizes strong organizational and communication skills.