Fish Culturist - Seasonal (30 Weeks) - Enfield (Anticipated Vacancy)

State of Maine•Enfield, ME

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is seeking to fill a seasonal Fish Culturist vacancy at the Enfield Hatchery located in Enfield. This is a recurring 30-week position that typically runs from May through November. This position provides professional service and technical work supporting the operation of one of eight fish culture facilities in the propagation and stocking of various sizes and species of fish to enhance recreational sport fisheries, as well as conserve and restore native fish. The position is responsible for implementing tasks directed by supervisory staff to support all aspects of fish husbandry, fish stocking, and the maintenance, construction, operation, and security of facility infrastructure. The position has a key role in the development and delivery of science-based education programs to increase public awareness, participation in fishing, and support for Division work programs. The position also provides professional and scientific work in assisting fisheries biological staff. The employee must be able to work in diverse physical work environments, often in adverse weather conditions.

Requirements

Education, training, and/or experience in aquaculture, fisheries science, biological sciences, or another closely related field.
Possess or be able to obtain a valid Maine Class B Driver’s License (Prior to attaining permanent status in this class).

Nice To Haves

Experience with and knowledge of specialized techniques used in salmonid culture.
Ability to successfully maintain facility grounds and buildings, as well as operate and maintain vehicles, and other motorized and specialized fish culture equipment.
Strong commitment to function as part of a team, complying with strategic plans, policies, and other directives from leadership.
Well-developed interpersonal skills, including effective oral and written communication skills.
Sound judgement and decision-making skills.
Willingness to be open to new ideas and approaches to support and improve operations.
Ability to represent the agency professionally through positive interactions, collaborations, and coordinating with external partners, the public, and Agency staff.

Responsibilities

Provide professional service and technical work supporting the operation of one of eight fish culture facilities in the propagation and stocking of various sizes and species of fish to enhance recreational sport fisheries, as well as conserve and restore native fish.
Implement tasks directed by supervisory staff to support all aspects of fish husbandry, fish stocking, and the maintenance, construction, operation, and security of facility infrastructure.
Play a key role in the development and delivery of science-based education programs to increase public awareness, participation in fishing, and support for Division work programs.
Provide professional and scientific work in assisting fisheries biological staff.

Benefits

13 paid holidays
12 days of sick leave annually
3+ weeks of vacation leave annually (accrual increases with years of service)
Personal leave (for overtime-exempt employees)
Health Insurance Coverage (State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums)
Health Insurance Premium Credit (decreases employee-only premiums by 5%)
Dental Insurance (State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums)
Retirement Plan (State of Maine contributes 14.11% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS))
Gym Membership Reimbursement (up to $40 per month)
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
Living Resources Program (employee assistance program)
Parental leave (42 consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave for all employees welcoming a child, including fathers and adoptive parents)
Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Voluntary Deferred Compensation (MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions)
Additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.