Fish Hatchery Technician 1 Underfill

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

Nevada Department of Wildlife is recruiting to fill one position within the Fisheries Division. Incumbent is responsible for the day-to-day operations at the Mason Valley Fish Hatchery including all aspects of fish culture from care of the reared fish to maintenance of the facility and grounds as well as delivering fish to stocked waters. The successful candidate will be required to reside in Department housing at the Mason Valley Fish Hatchery.

A deduction of $50 for the current rent amount is taken from the employees paycheck every two weeks. A refundable $500.00 cleaning/damage deposit will be required at the date of hire or by payroll deduction. This position is being recruited at both the Fish Hatchery Technician 1 and 2 levels. Position may be filled at either level.

Graduation from high school or equivalent education and three years of experience in building trades and maintenance of mechanical equipment; OR one year of experience in caring for fish such as adjusting fish feed levels; keeping accurate feed and population records; maintaining and cleaning troughs tanks ponds raceways traps holding pens and launders; and/or maintaining screens water sources and aeration devices at a fish hatchery; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Detect and treat fish disease and parasites; identify and correct stress; remove fish mortalities; maintain records of treatments chemicals used and mortalities; test and maintain water quality; separate brood fish by stages of development; take spawn from fish and prepare eggs for shipment or incubation.

Care for fish eggs and fry by treating with disinfectants and other chemicals as needed; distribute into hatchery troughs; and ensure adequate care is provided during critical periods of growth and development.

Inspect hauling unit; weigh and load fish; operate and maintain life support systems; operate vehicles; monitor fish and equipment during transport; determine suitable release site and release fish.

Maintain equipment and structures; respond to emergency situations and equipment malfunctions; conduct inspections; provide routine maintenance; and clean and paint buildings.

Provide information to the public; explain policies and procedures; give directions; answer questions; and lead tours of facilities in order to maintain good public relations.

Assist in wildlife management area operations as needed.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Under close supervision incumbents in this class receive training in performing all or part of the duties outlined above. This is the trainee level in the series.

General knowledge of: basic mathematics including fractions decimals and percentages; plumbing electrical masonry and carpentry work as needed to assist in construction and maintenance at cultural facilities; mechanical servicing procedures such as oil change lubrication and basic tune-ups to service vehicles and mechanical equipment.

Ability to: read and comprehend repair manuals for specialized equipment; maintain accurate numerical records and narrative reports; communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Recruiter Contact Information: Kristin Bowling -

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse inclusive and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race color national origin religion or belief age disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy domestic partnership genetic information (GINA) or compensation and/or wages.

Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.