Hatchery Specialist - Specialist Fisheries

Position: Hatchery Specialist - NR Specialist Fisheries
Location: Spicer

** Working Title**  **:*
* ** Hatchery Specialist*
* ** Job Class:*
* ** Fisheries*
* ** Agency:*
* ** MN Department of Natural Resources*
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** Job :
** 94928

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* Location:

** Spicer

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** Telework Eligible** :
No

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** Full/Part Time** :
Full-Time

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** Regular/Temporary:
** Unlimited

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** Who May Apply:
** Open to all qualified job seekers

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** Date Posted:
** 6/19/2026

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** Closing Date:
** 7/09/2026

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
** Department of Natural Resources

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** Division/Unit:
** Fish and Wildlife

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** Work Shift/

Work Hours:

** Day Shift

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** Days of Work:
** Monday - Friday

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** Travel Required** :
No

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** Salary Range:** $25.22 - $36.59 / hourly; $52,659 - $76,400 / annually

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** Job Class Option:
** Hatchery

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** Classified Status:
** Classified

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** Bargaining Unit/Union:
** 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl / MAPE

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** FLSA Status:
** Exempt - Professional

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** Yes

** The work you'll do is more than just a job.*
* At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This position exists to assist with the operation and maintenance at the New London State Fish Hatchery (NLSFH), including fish propagation assignments and stocking within the Spicer Fish Management Area, oftentimes working independently. Specifically, this position exists to assist with the walleye, muskellunge, and other assigned fish species hatchery operations at the Spicer Fish Management Area. Because of the unpredictable nature of fish culture, scheduled hours will be based on staffing needs and may include day, weekend, evening, or night shifts.

This position also assists with spawn taking, hauling and stocking fish, informing and educating public about hatcheries.

This position requires to work outdoors in adverse weather and environmental conditions on a frequent basis.

** Must reside within 15-minute drive of the hatchery to accommodate emergency response and on-call duties.*
* ** Minimum Qualifications*
* Bachelor's Degree in aquaculture, fisheries management, aquatic biology or closely related area.

Experience in basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, metal working applications, and power tool operation.

Position requires a Class A license with a tanker and air brake endorsement, passing a pre-employment drug screen and participation in the DNR ongoing random screening program. Otherwise, qualified applicants who do not have a valid Class A license will be allowed up to six (6) months to acquire one, as a condition of employment.

Basic knowledge of heavy equipment (mid-size tractors) and I-ITV operation.

Human relations skills to provide direction and develop staff, demonstrate team and consensus building skills, and maintain good working relationships with hatcheries and other internal and external partners.

Project management skills/experience sufficient to maintain a positive working environment and timely completion of work/projects.

Working knowledge of raising and stocking coolwater/warmwater fish species in intensive management systems.

Knowledge of fish health management, wastewater management and fish nutrition.

Communication skills sufficient to inform the public of fish culture programs and to communicate effectively with other staff.

Computer skills including knowledge of databases, spreadsheets and word processing sufficient to create and write reports and access data.

** Preferred Qualifications*
* Professional level coolwater/warmwater hatchery facilities experience.

Technical experience in coolwater/warmwater fish propagation in a natural resources organization.

Technical experience in fish management and/or fish propagation.

Completion of USFWS short courses or equivalent in fish health and coolwater/warmwater fish culture.

Experience with data management,…