Fish and Wildlife Technician 2

About the Department

***This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered by the West Virginia Division of Personnel merit system. ***

Wildlife Resources/Spring Run Hatchery  Under the general supervision of the Fish Culturist 3 at the Spring Run State Fish Hatchery, the Fish and Wildlife Technician 2 performs skilled work in hatching, growing, and distributing fish, and general maintenance of fish hatchery buildings, grounds, and equipment. Work includes spawning, grading, weighing, monitoring growth, fish condition, and overall health of hatchery-reared fish. Loads fish into hauling tanks on trucks; transports fingerlings and catchable-size fish and releases them into specified waters. Work can be physically demanding and performed in varying climatic conditions. Incumbent may be required to be a lead worker for small groups on specific projects. Incumbent will be required to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver’s License with tank endorsement.  Performs related work as required. Regular attendance is required.

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in fish culture and fish handling, as well as experience in farming, equipment operation, and trade skills.

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Minimum Qualifications

Training: Associate of Science degree from a regionally accredited college or university in fish or wildlife management, natural resources management, fish culture, agriculture or related field.
OR
Substitution: High school diploma or the equivalent.
AND
Experience: Four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in fish or wildlife management, fish culture or agriculture.
 
Special Requirement: A valid driver's license is required. May be required to obtain a commercial driver's license. May be required to successfully complete special natural resource police officer training and pistol qualification requirements as established by the Division of Natural Resources, Law Enforcement Section.
 

Other Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in fish culture and fish handling, as well as experience in farming, equipment operation, and trade skills.

Benefits

State employment offers a variety of benefits.  Click HERE to visit the Division of Personnel's Benefits Page.

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Agency Information

EmployerWest VirginiaAddress 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East
Building 3 Suite 500
Charleston, West Virginia, 25305 Phone(304) 558-3950
Website http://personnel.wv.gov