Fish Culturist I
About The Position
Within the Department of Environmental Management, to participate in the culture, maintenance and distribution of cool water, warm water and anadromous hatchery fish; to spawn and monitor development of eggs and fry, and to implement feeding schedules required for specified growth rates; and to do related duties as required. Works under the general supervision of a superior who makes general and specific assignments; work may be reviewed for conformance to federal and state laws, regulations and departmental policies. Usually none; as needed, may provide guidance to seasonal employees and interns.
Requirements
- A working knowledge of aquaculture and the growing and maintaining of fish.
- A working knowledge of hatchery operations, policies and regulations dealing with the maintenance and distribution of fish in State waters.
- A working knowledge of fish culture operations and techniques.
- A working knowledge of maintaining and documenting hatchery activities.
- A working knowledge of various species of cold water, warm water and anadromous species including trout and Atlantic salmon.
- A working knowledge of the state laws pertaining to the operation of motor vehicles.
- The ability to follow directions, procedures, and schedules as assigned.
- The ability to operate heavy motorized equipment.
- The ability to make ordinary emergency repairs to the motorized equipment.
- Must be physically qualified to perform assigned duties as evidence by a physician’s certificate.
- Must be capable of lifting heavy loads of 50+ lbs.
- Must possess and maintain a Hoisting License issued by the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training within six (6) months of appointment.
Responsibilities
- Participate in the culture, maintenance and distribution of cool water, warm water and anadromous hatchery fish.
- Spawn and monitor development of eggs and fry, and implement feeding schedules required for specified growth rates.
- Participate in netting, sorting, grading, weighing, feeding, egg handling, sampling, inspecting, extracting, fertilization, hatching, testing, incubating and rearing practices and procedures.
- Participate in fish stocking and track hatchery inventory of various species.
- Help in maintaining records and contributing to reports, documenting hatchery activities such as fish diseases, treatments, and production studies.
- Perform semi-skilled construction and maintenance work in the hatchery buildings and grounds.
- Maintain all fish rearing structures and buildings as well as perform landscaping tasks, road repairs, snow plowing, repair of hatchery equipment, and maintain safety equipment and facility structures.
- Load and stock fish as instructed.
- Participate in educational and/or outreach programs for the Division; conduct tours and educate the public as necessary.
- Provide guidance to seasonal employees and interns as required.
- Do related work as required.
Benefits
- Direct deposit for all employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
