Fish Culturist Specialist 2 - Canyon Creek Hatchery
Fish Culturist Specialist 2 - Canyon Creek Hatchery
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$ 48000 - 55000
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GAME AND FISH DEPT
Delivering results that matter by providing best in class support services.
Join the only state agency in Arizona responsible for conserving and protecting more than 800 wildlife species. Be part of a passionate group of people who want to make a positive impact on outdoor recreation in Arizona by managing resources for safe compatible opportunities for current and future generations. From fishing boating and offhighway vehicle use to shooting sports hunting and wildlife watching Arizona Game and Fish supports it all. Our biologists use the best available science in their management actions and our wildlife managers are on the ground in your communities making a difference every day. Opportunities abound beyond the field at AZGFD so check us out and see what were all about! Consider joining our workforce today. AZGFD celebrates the diversity of Arizonas people landscapes and of course wildlife. However you choose to enjoy Arizonas wildlife and wild places the outdoors is open for all.
The Arizona Game and Fish Department manages fish and wildlife in Arizona and under the authority of the Arizona Game and Fish Commission creates and implements scientific methods and regulations to effectively manage fish and wildlife habitat via conservation enforcement hunting fishing watercraft and offhighway vehicle recreation and shooting sports. The Arizona Game and Fish Department dedicates itself to excellence values its employees and supports a culture of stewardship teamwork and partnerships.
FISH CULTURIST SPECIALIST 2 CANYON CREEK HATCHERY
Address: Canyon Creek Hatchery 5301 E FR33 Forest Lakes Arizona 85931
Hiring Salary Range: $48000 $55000
Grade: 21
Closing Date: 05/26/2025
WILDLIFE SPECIALIST
Fish Culturist Specialist 2
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT DIVISION / AQUATIC WILDLIFE BRANCH
CANYON CREEK HATCHERY / FOREST LAKES ARIZONA
FLSAEXEMPT / SALARY GRADE 21 / Hiring Salary Range $48000 $55000
CLOSING DATE: 05/26/2025
STATE HOUSING AND UTILITIES ARE PROVIDED TO EMPLOYEES AT CANYON CREEK HATCHERY
Do you have a passion for the outdoors If so we invite you to join our dedicated team as a Wildlife Specialist at Canyon Creek Hatchery nestled within the natural beauty of a remote canyon on the Mogollon Rim. As a Wildlife Specialist you will play a pivotal role in the conservation and enhancement of both native and sportfish species in Arizona. In addition to the rewarding work the Department provides comfortable onsite housing that enhances a worklife balance enabling you to fully enjoy the benefits of a unique and picturesque living situation.
This position will be responsible for performing entry level fish hatchery work which includes feeding and caring for live fish. Responsibilities include interpreting feed charts learning how to treat with therapeutic chemicals performing general hatchery work such as cleaning rearing units adjusting water flows cleaning ponds identifying fish pathogens and diseases and removing and examining dead fish.
Major duties include:
Feed and care for live fish gathering compiling and analyzing fish culture data size/weight of fish fish condition and water quality data.
Capture harvest sort load process tag transport and stock live fish into approved waters across the State of Arizona
Care for and assist with spawning native Gila Trout broodstock
Enter data on computer and communicates with the public community groups supervisors and vendors about hatchery business and issues
Assist with maintenance of hatchery buildings grounds and support systems
Perform minor maintenance on vehicles and equipment and operate vehicles for hatchery operations (ATVs stocking trucks fork lift etc)
Maintain hatchery security and check for visitors after hours
Learn about fish diseases and parasites diagnose diseases and apply appropriate treatment methods
Learn how to design and fabricate specialty tools/equipment and additions or modifications to hatchery equipment
Promote a safe and productive work environment as well as promote a quality experience for visitors to the hatchery
Perform other duties as assigned
The candidate will have knowledge of/in: cultured trout behavior; fish biology and behaviors; basic water chemistry; propagation and transportation techniques; trout diseases and treatment methods. The candidate will be skilled in techniques of daily care including feeding cleaning inventory tracking and record keeping. The candidate will have the abilities for maintaining and repairing hatchery facilities and equipment. The preferred candidate will have a strong ability to problem solve possess excellent verbal communication skills possess aquaculture knowledge maintenance knowledge knowledge of basic or specialized tools and equipment.
The candidate must have a bachelors degree in wildlife science or a closely related field from an accredited college or university and a minimum of two years of professional experience in a fish hatchery; or a masters degree in aquaculture which may substitute for the required hatchery experience.
Position requires possession of and the ability to retain a current valid stateissued commercial drivers license (Class A) appropriate to the assignment with air brakes and tanker endorsement (must be obtained within 6 months of appointment). Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current valid classappropriate drivers license complete all required training and successfully pass all necessary drivers license record checks. The license must be current unexpired and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to drivers license record checks must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R210207.11).
Employment is contingent upon completion of a postoffer medical/physical examination and the agencys ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business then the following requirements apply:Drivers License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (EVerify).
The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Sick leave
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Paid Parental LeaveUp to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newlyplaced foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance and longterm disability insurance
Optional employee benefits include shortterm disability insurance deferred compensation plans and supplemental life insurance
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Milani Barron at for assistance. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
