Fish Culturist

Clark, SD - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 4701 - 5224

Posted on: 21 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description and Functions

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is seeking an entry-level Fish Culturist to support fish production and hatchery operations that contribute to Wyomings sport fishing opportunities and native fisheries restoration programs.

This position is responsible for the care propagation and rearing of fish at all life stages within a state fish hatchery. Duties also include maintaining hatchery facilities equipment rearing units station housing and surrounding grounds to ensure safe efficient and effective operations.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented dependable and interested in fisheries management aquaculture and conservation. This role offers hands-on experience in fish culture and hatchery operations while supporting statewide fisheries programs.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance
Paid vacation sick leave FMLA and holidays
Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities and MUCH MORE!

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Human Resource Contact: Dezzaree Schott /

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed in the job level.

Responsible for producing fish for sport fishing programs and native fish restoration.
Fish egg care and shipment feeding and thinning fish cleaning fish rearing facilities fish distribution to other fish culture stations or stocking sites and assisting in captive and wild spawning operations outside of the facility.
Utilize and improve fish culture techniques to spawn propagate and distribute quality fish to meet statewide needs.
As a member of the Statewide Response team actively assist with statewide fish distribution trips requiring overnight travel at times.
Operate various fish distribution units including a 300-gallon pickup tank 650-gallon tank truck large single and tandem axle diesel tank trucks requiring a commercial drivers license.
Assist in facility and equipment maintenance andupkeep.
Participates in daily facility maintenance including buildings grounds and rearing units.
Keep accurate daily records prepare monthly reports and assist in station planning asdelegated.
Assists in the calculation and application of chemicals for bio-security management fish disease prevention and treatment.
Maintain good public relations not only concerning fish but on a variety of department-wide topics.
Conducts tours and interacts with the public both on and off the assigned workstation.
Assists other Game and Fish work units which may require travel and staying away from homeovernight.
Attend meetings seminars and various training to keep up with department and fish culture issues and technology.
Keep abreast of Department and State policies andprocedures.
Supervises a limited-time contract position occasionally.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

Preference may be given to those with a bachelors degree in wildlife management range management biology zoology or ichthyology.

Preference may be given to those with one year of professional work experience in fish culture or a related field in fisheries.

**Agency requires that the successful candidate have a valid drivers license and must obtain a Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL) within six months of employment.

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of proper fish culture techniques in spawning egg handling fish rearing fish stocking and brood stock management.
Knowledge of fish biology fish physiology and water chemistry parameters.
Knowledge of State statutes Department regulations and policies and fiscal procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelors Degree (typically in Fish or Wildlife Biology)

Experience:

0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Fish or Wildlife Biology)

Certificates Licenses Registrations:

Required to have a valid drivers license.

Education & ExperienceSubstitution:

3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Fish or Wildlife Biology)

Certificates Licenses Registrations:

Required to have a valid drivers license.

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Ability to work in cold and wet conditions in and around water.
Ability to lift fifty pounds.
Once a CDL is obtained the Department of Transportation medical exam is required to be maintained for employment.

NOTES:

FLSA: Exempt
Successful applicants for employment must pass a background check prior to appointment.
The current vacancy is located at the Clarks Fork Hatchery; additional locations may become available.
Housing is provided for this position at no cost to the employee.

Supplemental Information

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URL: State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

Description and FunctionsGENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is seeking an entry-level Fish Culturist to support fish production and hatchery operations that contribute to Wyomings sport fishing opportunities and native fisheries restoration programs.This position is responsibl...