Fish Culture Specialist I

About the role

This position involves the propagation and care of fish at a fish culture station. Duties include administering feed, cleaning tanks, assisting in sampling and transfers, monitoring water quality, and performing maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Administering feed to fish using appropriate regimens.
• Cleans and maintains fish rearing tanks and raceways.
• Assists in fish sampling and transfer events.
• Maintains facility water levels and quality.
• Observes fish for behavioral abnormalities or health issues, reports findings, and assists in investigations.
• Administers chemical treatments as directed and under supervision.
• Loads, transports, and stocks fish as assigned.
• Assists in public outreach efforts.
• Participates in preventive maintenance and repair of facility equipment.
• Engages in facility grounds keeping and janitorial duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in fish culture or a natural resources field.
• OR One (1) year or more experience in the propagation and culture of food or game fish.

Qualifications

• Valid Vermont driver's license required.
• Significant physical labor in varied climatic conditions.
• May be solely responsible for operational surveillance on evening or night shifts or weekends.
• Subject to call-in at any time due to emergencies, employee absences, or other reasons.

Skills

• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of fish biology and husbandry practices.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and record-keeping.

Benefits

• 80% state-paid medical premium and a dental plan for employees and their families.
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays annually and a generous leave plan.
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI).
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts.
• Low cost group life insurance.
• Incentive-based Wellness Program.
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $36,000 - $44,000 per year.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is typically Monday through Friday, with occasional evening or weekend work as needed.