GENERAL DESCRIPTION:  

The State of Wyoming Game and Fish Department is seeking an entry-level Fish Culturist responsible for the production and care of all fish life stages at a fish hatchery for the sport fishing and native fisheries restoration stocking programs in Wyoming, as well as maintaining the equipment, rearing units, dwellings and grounds of the station.

Human Resource Contact: Dezzaree Schott / dezzaree.schott@wyo.gov 

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

• Responsible for producing fish for sport fishing programs and native fish restoration.
• Fish egg care and shipment, feeding and thinning fish, cleaning fish rearing facilities, fish distribution to other fish culture stations or stocking sites, and assisting in captive and wild spawning operations outside of the facility.
• Utilize and improve fish culture techniques to spawn, propagate, and distribute quality fish to meet statewide needs.
• Operate various distribution units, including a 300-gallon pickup tank, 650-gallon tank truck, large single and tandem axle diesel tank trucks, and assist with statewide distribution as needed.
• Assist in facility and equipment maintenance and upkeep.
• Participates in daily facility maintenance, including buildings, grounds, and rearing units.
• Keep accurate daily records, prepare monthly reports, and assist in station planning as delegated.
• Assists in the calculation and application of chemicals for bio-security management, fish disease prevention, and treatment.
• Maintain good public relations not only concerning fish but on a variety of department-wide topics.
• Conducts tours and interacts with the public, both on and off the assigned work station.
• Assists other Game and Fish work units, which may require travel and staying away from home overnight.
• Attend meetings, seminars, and various training to keep up with department and fish culture issues and technology.
• Keep abreast of Department and State policies and procedures.
• Supervises a limited-time contract position occasionally.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

Preference may be given to those with a bachelor's degree in wildlife management, range management, biology, zoology, ichthyology. 
Preference may be given to those with one year of professional work experience in fish culture, or related field in fisheries.

**Agency requires that the successful candidate have a valid driver's license and be able to obtain Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

KNOWLEDGE: 

• Knowledge of proper fish culture techniques in spawning, egg handling, fish rearing, fish stocking, and brood stock management.
• Knowledge of fish biology, fish physiology, and water chemistry parameters.
• Knowledge of State statutes, Department regulations and policies, and fiscal procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

 Education:Bachelor's Degree (typically in Fish or Wildlife Biology) 

Experience:0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Fish or Wildlife Biology)

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:Required to have a valid driver's license. OR Education & Experience Substitution:3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Fish or Wildlife Biology)

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:Required to have a valid driver's license.

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Ability to work in cold and wet conditions in and around water.
• Ability to lift fifty pounds.
• Once CDL is obtained, the Department of Transportation medical exam is required to be maintained for employment.

NOTES: 

• FLSA: Exempt 
• Successful applicants for employment must pass a background check prior to appointment.
• Current vacancy is located at the Speas hatchery, additional locations may become available.
• Housing is provided for this position. 

Supplemental Information

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.