Fish Culturist (Wildlife Biologist I)

Job Description

Job Title : Fish Culturist (Wildlife Biologist I) - Springville Fish Hatchery

Job Description :

Do you have a passion for fish and want to contribute to raising a large portion of the fish that fill our beautiful state's waters?

If so, the Utah Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife Resources is seeking a Fish Culturist who will help propagate fish species, and stock those fish.

maintain hatchery facility and equipment at the Springville State Fish Hatchery in Springville, Utah.

Principle Duties :

As the Fish Culturist, you will :

• Propagating fish.
• Feed fish as directed, using proper feed levels and feeding techniques.
• Cleaning troughs, raceways, quiescent zones, and other water management structures.
• Assisting in spawning, egg picking, receiving and egg disinfection operations.
• Learn and assist with necropsies of various fish groups.
• Gather biological data and entering data into databases and other agency programs.
• Assisting in loading fish for distribution and distribution of fish to state waters.
• Maintaining facilities, equipment, lawns, shrubbery, and hatchery grounds.
• Inspecting facilities, machinery, equipment, systems, etc., to verify safety, maintenance, conditions, functions, and quality.
• Assisting in the diagnosis and repair of electrical, plumbing, and mechanical problems.
• Assisting with hatchery tours and helping with non-hatchery division projects.
• Attending training in various areas of the division and hatchery operations.

The Ideal Candidate :

The ideal candidate will ....

• have a bachelor's degree in aquaculture
• have knowledge of and / or experience with cold-water fish culture.
• have basic maintenance and construction trade skills such as electrical, plumbing, heating and air, welding, carpentry, etc.
• have the ability and willingness to learn new skills.
• have the ability to follow directions accurately.
• have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• have a valid Utah driver's license.

Preference will be given to candidates with a bachelor’s degree in a natural resources field or 6 years demonstrated successful experience working full-time in a wildlife-related natural resources position.

Why you should join our team :

The Division of Wildlife Resources believes wildlife is valuable to everyone. You have the opportunity to be part of team of professionals who are dedicated to managing and protecting Utah waters.

In addition, you will receive great benefits and generous paid time off so you can spend more time with your loved ones and have a positive work-life balance.

Click the benefits tab to view a summary of the benefits we offer.

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions :

• Risks which require the use of special safety precautions and / or equipment, e.g., working around operation machines, working with fish diseases or hazardous chemicals, etc.
• Work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand, walk over rough surfaces, bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, and lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 pounds) in a recurring manner and / or for long periods of time.
• Work will be performed in various environments including standard office conditions to working outdoors. Employees work in extreme and adverse weather conditions (heat, wind, snow, ice, rain, etc.

Must be willing to work a flexible schedule that may include working extended days and some weekends. Some travel will be required.

Requirements :

• Have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Have or obtain and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Have a Bachelors degree in Aquaculture, Fish and Wildlife or related field., or directly related work experience equivalent.
• Travel in-state and out-of-state travel including occasional overnight stays.
• Work weekend and holiday work hours on a rotating basis.

Miscellaneous :

• Housing is not provided.
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