Fish Hatchery Technician 2

State of Nevada • Yerington, NV

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Nevada Department of Wildlife is recruiting to fill one position within the Fisheries Division. Incumbent is responsible for the day-to-day operations at the Mason Valley Fish Hatchery, including all aspects of fish culture from care of the reared fish to maintenance of the facility and grounds as well as delivering fish to stocked waters. The successful candidate will be required to reside in Department housing at the Mason Valley Fish Hatchery. A deduction of $50 for the current rent amount is taken from the employee's paycheck every two weeks. A refundable $500.00 cleaning/damage deposit will be required at the date of hire or by payroll deduction. This position is being recruited at both the Fish Hatchery Technician 1 and 2 levels. Position may be filled at either level.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or equivalent education and four years of experience in building trades and maintenance of mechanical equipment, two years of which were 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; OR one year of experience as a Fish Hatchery Technician I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
• Working knowledge of fish feeding practices.
• Working knowledge of trout spawning operations such as checking brood fish for ripeness, and caring for fish eggs and milt.
• Working knowledge of proper care and shipment of green and eyed fish eggs.
• Working knowledge of techniques and precautions used in applying fish treatment chemicals, algecides and herbicides.
• Working knowledge of fish transportation and life support systems.
• Working knowledge of metric systems units of volume and capacity, U.S. equivalents, and conversion factors to calculate chemical applications.
• Working knowledge of safety procedures used in the operation of specialized tools and equipment such as carpentry and mechanics’ hand and power tools.
• General knowledge of water quality sampling techniques and tests needed to perform dissolved oxygen tests.
• Ability to recognize unusual behavior in fish resulting from stress or disease.
• Ability to identify combination of fish fin clips under field conditions to facilitate sorting of fish at spawning stations.
• Ability to sort brood fish by species, sex and degree of ripeness.
• Ability to recognize water source maintenance problem to avoid fish losses.
• Ability to read and comprehend technical reports, manuals and documents pertaining to fish culture.
• Ability to operate and maintain specialized equipment and four-wheel drive vehicles, hauling equipment, arc and gas welding equipment and others.
• Skill in cleaning and maintaining ponds, troughs, tanks, raceways, screens, aeration devices and water sources.

Responsibilities

• Care for fish and adjust feed levels; keep accurate feed and population records; maintain and clean troughs, tanks, ponds, raceways, traps, holding pens and launders; maintain screens, water sources and aeration devices.
• 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.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED