Fish Culturist - Seasonal (30 Weeks) - 0061 - Enfield

FISH CULTURIST

(Seasonal)

Opening Date:

June 20 2025

Closing Date:

July 07 2025 

Location:

Enfield

Position #:

01845-0061

Position Type:

Full Time - Seasonal 30 Weeks 

Class Code:

9526

Grade/Salary:

Grade 16 - $17.69 - $24.27 Per Hour*

*This is earning potential over the course of nine step increases based on annual performance reviews. New hires start at Step 1.

The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is seeking to fill a seasonal Fish Culturist vacancy at the Enfield Hatchery located in Enfield.

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: This is a full-time seasonal position performing technical services work while participating in all duties associated in the operation of a complex facility that specializes in the propagation of salmonids. Responsibilities include all aspects of fish husbandry fish transport and maintenance of the hatchery facility and equipment. The employee must be able to work in diverse physical work environments often in adverse weather conditions. Some weekend and holiday work are required. This is a reoccurring 30-week position that typically runs from late April until mid-November.

Preference will be given to candidates that successfully demonstrate:

• Experience with and knowledge of specialized techniques used in salmonid culture.
• Ability to successfully maintain facility grounds and buildings as well as operate and maintain vehicles and other motorized and specialized fish culture equipment.
• Strong commitment to function as part of a team complying with strategic plans policies and other directives from leadership.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills including effective oral and written communication skills.
• Sound judgement and decision-making skills.
• Willingness to be open to new ideas and approaches to support and improve operations.
• Ability to represent the agency professionally through positive interactions collaborations and coordinating with external partners the public and Agency staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A one (1) year combination of training education and/or experience in aquaculture or fisheries science (preferably with salmonids).

Licensing Requirements:(These must be met by all employees prior to attaining permanent status in this class): All employees must possess or be able to obtain a valid Maine Class B Drivers License.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:The employee will be required to live on site in supplied housing to provide security for the facility and respond to any emergencies that may arise.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS: In addition to the standard Direct Hire Application form you must address each of the following items to be scored properly:

1. Describe your education and/or training in finfish aquaculture fisheries or biological sciences.

2. Describe your work experience in the aquaculture field pertaining to freshwater finfish propagation.

3. Describe your experience with facilities maintenance projects to include examples of your fluency with any trade skills.

4. Describe how your outdoor interests and experience with fish and wildlife resources align with the mission of the Department.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the APPLY button below along with uploading a Cover Letter a current Resume and Answers to the Supplemental Questions. In order for us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting you must be sure your Resume includes month and year for any experience listed along with the duties and responsibilities associated with each particular time period. Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such.

If you cant apply online and you require a paper application please download and print one here: Paper applications for this posting should be submitted along with a Cover Letter detailed Resume and Answers to the Supplemental Questions before the closing date to: Natural Resources Service Center c/o Kristin McCamish 32 Blossom Lane Marquardt Building Augusta ME 04333-0155. Please be sure that the title and position number of the job you are applying for is included.

No matter where you work across Maine state government you find employees who embody our state mottoDirigo or I leadas they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforces health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package including:

• Work-Life Balance Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using13 paid holidays12 days of sick leave and3 weeks of vacation leave. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage The State of Maine pays85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($11196.96-$13172.88 annual value) depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costsfor you and your family including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information aboutprogram requirements.
• Dental Insurance The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($358.08 annual value).
• Retirement Plan The State of Maine contributes13.29% of payto the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) on behalf of the employee.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information visit theFederal Student Aid office.
• Living Resources Program Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a childincluding fathers and adoptive parentsreceiveforty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave. Additional unpaid leave may also be available under theFamily and Medical Leave Act.
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in aMaineSaves457(b) account through payroll deductions.
• Learn about additional wellness benefitsfor State employees from theOffice of Employee Health and Wellness.

Theres a job and then theres purposeful transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn grow and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race color sex sexual orientation or gender identity physical or mental disability religion age ancestry national origin familial status or genetics.

If youre looking for a great next step and want to feel good about what you do wed love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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