Fish Hatchery Technician - Underfill

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.

Fish hatchery technicians 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.

Under close supervision, incumbents in this class receive training in performing all or part of the duties outlined above. This is the trainee level in the series.

Graduation from high school or equivalent education and three years of experience in building trades and maintenance of mechanical equipment; or one year of experience in 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 an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Position may be filled at either the Fish Hatchery Technician 1 or 2 levels.

• Basic mathematics including fractions, decimals and percentages.
• Plumbing, electrical, masonry and carpentry work as needed to assist in construction and maintenance at cultural facilities.
• Mechanical servicing procedures such as oil change, lubrication, and basic tune-ups to service vehicles and mechanical equipment.

• Read and comprehend repair manuals for specialized equipment.
• Maintain accurate numerical records and narrative reports.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Recruiter Contact Information:
Kristin Bowling - klbowling