APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$32,677.20 to
$47,606.40
PAY GRADE: 27
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
JOB INFORMATION
Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur
in this geographical location.
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.
Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation.
Position will care for endangered fish species being reared at Lake Mead Fish Hatchery; identify and treat fish diseases and parasites; provide adequate care and monitoring of fish during critical periods of growth and development; weigh, load and stock fish in designated waters; mark and tag fish using standardized procedures; record and analyze fish and tag data; operate vehicles up to a one-ton 4x4 truck; maintain equipment and structures; respond to hatchery emergency situations and equipment malfunctions; provide routine maintenance; assist biologists with field monitoring of stocked fish. This position is federally grant-funded and the duration of the position is dependent on the continued funding from the US Bureau of Reclamation Lower Colorado River MSCP Program. For that reason this position is not afforded layoff rights. This position will also be recruiting at the Fish Hatchery Technician 2 level.
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
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.
Special Notes
Education above the high school level in wildlife management, biology or closely related field may be substituted for the qualifying experience on the basis of 30 semester credits being equal to six months of experience.
Some positions require a valid State of Nevada Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six months of appointment.
Special Requirements
Per NRS 483.926 some positions in this series are required to obtain and maintain a valid Nevada commercial driver's license. Per FMCSR 383.93 and 383.95 some positions are required to maintain a current tanker endorsement and air brake certification.
All positions in this series are required to respond to emergency situations which may occur during nonworking hours.
A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, positions in this series have been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in these positions must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.
Restricted use Pesticide Applicator's Certificate is required as an ongoing condition of employment.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
