Fish and Wildlife Technician 2

Nature of Work

NR26-80

0310PW0418

Classified-Exempt Position

Wildlife Resources/Apple Grove Hatchery Under general supervision of the Fish Culturist 3 at the Apple Grove 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 collection of brood stock fish, spawning of fish, grading, monitoring growth, condition, and health of hatchery reared fish. Loads fish into hauling tanks on trucks; transports fingerlings and catchable size fish and releases them into specific waters. Participating in public outreach and educational activities will be required. Work can be physically demanding and performed in varying climatic conditions. Incumbent may be required to be a lead worker to small groups on specific projects. Incumbent must have a valid State driver's license. Performs related work as required. Regular attendance is required.

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 Information

Preference will be given to candidates with fish culture and fish disease experience and strong background in trade skills and equipment operations. 

PG:  10     $32,862 - $56,373

Market Rate: $50,288

This job posting is ONLY for current and former eligible state employees to apply. If you are NOT a current or former state employee, please visit our website, https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wv, to view and apply online for job titles opened to receive applications from the public.

Internal applications MUST be submitted directly to the contact person listed below by email or standard U.S. mail.

Email applications to both [email protected] and [email protected]

Mail to Andrea Fout Tinsley at 112 California Ave, Building 4, Charleston, WV 25305-0004

Please include posting number NR26-80 on the application. 

Do you qualify to apply internally? Please copy and paste this link into your browser, https://personnel.wv.gov/empopp, to view the guidelines to confirm your eligibility. You will also find links to the fillable PDF internal application (for use by internal applicants ONLY), instructions on printing your online account application (if you have one, it is not needed), and the internal job posting page.

 

 

 

 

Benefits

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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