Fish Culturist

State of Utah Office of the Governor • Mantua, UT

1d • $23 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

The Utah Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife Resources is seeking a Hatchery Specialist who will help propagate fish species and maintain hatchery facility and equipment at the Mantua State Fish Hatchery in Mantua, Utah. This role is crucial for raising a large portion of the fish that fill Utah's waters.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or possession of a General Education Development (GED) certificate.
• A bachelor's degree in Aquaculture, Fish and Wildlife, or a closely related field, OR equivalent directly related work experience in a similar aquaculture or animal husbandry role.
• Possession of a valid Utah driver's license, or the ability to obtain one upon hire and maintain it throughout employment.
• Basic proficiency in maintenance and construction trades such as electrical, plumbing, heating and air (HVAC), welding, and carpentry.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn new skills and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to follow directions accurately and efficiently.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree specifically in Aquaculture.
• Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience in cold-water fish culture.
• A bachelor's degree in a natural resources field.
• Six (6) years of demonstrated successful full-time work experience in a wildlife-related natural resources position.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that proper feed size and amounts are fed to each lot, using good culture techniques to minimize waste feed and fish size variability.
• Keep records up to date, collect and record mortalities daily, perform end of the month sample counts, and keep egg sheets up to date and accurate.
• Continually observe fish for signs of stress and disease.
• Maintain hatchery cleanliness, including cleaning troughs, incubators, floors, scraping rearing units, and keeping work areas clean and tidy.
• Keep disinfection vats clean and charged.
• Keep tools disinfected and follow disinfection and bio-security protocols.
• Keep the shop cleaned up and tools put away.
• Properly dispose of mortalities to reduce risk to other fish.
• Assist with necropsies when necessary.
• Use appropriate software to retrieve information on the station and assist with end of the month reports.
• Administer treatments on eggs and fish and use proper calculations for treatments.
• Obtain a non-commercial pesticide applicators license.
• Assist in spawning operations, including disinfecting, treating, inventorying, bumping, and picking eggs to ensure maximum survivability.

Benefits

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level