Fish and Wildlife Technician 2 -- DNR/Tate Lorh Fish Hatchery, Mercer County

Nature of Work

Under general supervision of the Fish Culturist 2 at the Tate Lohr 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.

• Spawning of fish
• Grading
• Maintaining the growth, condition, and health of hatchery-reared fish
• Loading fish into hauling tanks on trucks
• Transporting fingerlings and catchable-size fish and releasing them into specific waters

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 equivalent.
• 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 Class B Commercial Driver's License with tank endorsement.

Other Information

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

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