Fish Culture Station Foreman - Corry

Salary: $49,948 – $75,298 annually

Location:

Erie County, Pennsylvania

Employment Type:

Civil Service Permanent, Full-Time

Department:
Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission

Division:
Corry State Fish Hatchery

Job Number: CS-

Job Code: 61030

Position Number:

Opening Date:
August 17, 2026

Closing Date:
August 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET

Union: AFSCME

Bargaining Unit: J2

Pay Group: ST05

Bureau/Division Code:

Bureau/Division:
Fish & Boat Commission – Corry State Fish Hatchery

Corry State Fish Hatchery

13365 Route 6

Corry, PA 16407

Erie County

Contact:
Scott Hobbie

Email: shobbie

NOTE:

THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM JUNE 1, 2026 TO JUNE 14, 2026, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

Are you a reliable, hard-working individual ready to pursue a career in hatcheries? The Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission is looking for a Fish Culture Station Foreman to join our Corry State Fish Hatchery in Erie County. In this role, you will oversee activities at the hatchery to ensure safe and efficient operations as well as regulatory compliance. Your leadership and collaboration will make a direct impact on hatchery success and community enjoyment of aquatic resources.

Spend your day outdoors and play a key role in protecting, conserving, and enhancing the Commonwealth's aquatic resources!

As a Fish Culture Station Foreman, you will be responsible for supervising fish culturists in the propagation of fish for stocking for Commonwealth waters. You will have the opportunity to play an integral part of the day-to-day operations at Corry State Fish Hatchery, while working alongside personnel to prioritize the hatchery needs to ensure efficiency. Work involves:

• Planning Duties:Assist with developing fish distribution schedules; prioritizing the annual, monthly, and daily work, scheduling, and supply needs for hatchery
• Fish Production:Produce and stock trout and other species; monitor fish, water, and hatchery systems; and maintain optimum fish rearing conditions
• Facility Operations:Direct, supervise, and participate in building, grounds, and equipment maintenance, cleaning, and repair; ensure effective safety measures
• Personnel Management:Handling recruitment, training, performance reviews, and employee recognition
• Administrative Work:Prepare reports for inventory, water flows, time and activity, and other facility functions; participate in procurement
• Public Relations:Respond to public inquiries by phone and in writing; participate in other public relations in support of hatchery and Fish & Boat programs

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

• One year of experience as a Fish Culturist 2; or
• Two years of technical experience in the propagation and care of food or game fish; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

• This position requires possession of an active Class B Commercial Driver’s License.

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on Veterans.