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Fish Culture Specialist

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Full-Time Expires January 23, 2021

STATE OF WYOMING

invites applications for the position of:

ATAW99-2021-00039-Fish Culture Specialist-Clark Fork Hatchery

SALARY: $21.40 Hourly

LOCATION: Clark

OPENING DATE:01/07/21

CLOSING DATE: 01/22/21 11:59 PM

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is seeking a contract Fish Culture Specialist at the Clark Fork Fish Hatchery in Clark, WY. Under supervision, this position carries out a variety of tasks in the propagation and stocking of fish in streams and lakes and in the maintenance of equipment, buildings, and grounds. This position participates in the work rotation to monitor the fish culture facility seven days a week.

Human Resource Contact: Laura Curtis 307-777-4507 laura.curtis1@wyo.gov

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

  • Under supervision, carries out a variety of tasks in the propagation and stocking of fish in streams and lakes, and in the maintenance of equipment, and buildings and grounds.
  • Thins, inventories, and feeds fish to produce optimum fish growth; cleans and
  • disinfects fish tanks and raceways; assists in stocking fish in lakes and
  • streams; maintains hatchery facilities, equipment, and grounds.

QUALIFICATIONS:

PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

Preference may be given to those with any combination of training and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in fisheries, wildlife management, biology, zoology, ichthyology, or a closely related field.

**Must possess a valid driver’s license and be eligible to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License

KNOWLEDGE:

  • Knowledge of principles, concepts, and practices of fish propagation and management.
  • Knowledge of animal biological processes and behaviors.
  • Skills in oral and written communications, computers, and computer software.
  • Skills in light maintenance of small engines and lawn equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

None – See “Preferences”

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • Ability to operate various equipment and vehicles (standard transmissions), lift heavy loads exceeding 50 pounds, and work in adverse weather conditions under prolonged outdoor activities.
  • Ability to respond to facility requirements at any time, day or night.
  • On-site housing is provided as a condition of work.
  • Ability to respond to facility requirements at any time, day or night.

NOTES:

  • FLSA: Non-Exempt
  • Successful applicants for employment must pass a background check prior to appointment.
  • Position is contract (At-Will Employee Contract) at the Clark Fork Fish Hatchery until June 30, 2021. Contract may be renewed July 1, 2021.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

040-Game and Fish Department – Fish Division

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

A complete listing of the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure can be viewed at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm.

See Human Resource Contact Information

in the General Description Section

Statewide, WY 82002

Fax: (307) 777-6562

Class Code #ATAW99

Job # 2021-00039

ATAW99-2021-00039-FISH CULTURE SPECIALIST-CLARK FORK HATCHERY

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities. No notice of eligibility will be sent to applicants who meet the minimum qualifications.

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