FISH HATCHERY TECHNICIAN 1 - UNDERFILL

About the role

The Nevada Department of Wildlife is recruiting for a Fish Hatchery Technician position at the Mason Valley Fish Hatchery. The successful candidate will be required to reside in Department housing at the Mason Valley Fish Hatchery.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or equivalent education and three years of experience in building trades and maintenance of mechanical equipment
• 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
• An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above

Qualifications

• 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

Skills

• None listed

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP)
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program
• No Nevada state income tax
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay

Pay

• $17.00/hour

Schedule

• Full-time