APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$33,679.44 to
$49,047.12
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 responsible for technical assistance for Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) program within the Southern Region. This includes training and supervising assigned contract staff in watercraft inspection and the operation of the high pressure/hot water decontamination and water recovery systems utilized for vessel decontamination. This position will also monitor, repair, and maintain the equipment to be in working order. With direction from on-site Biologists, the responsibilities of this position will also include assisting and maintaining Lake Mead Fish Hatchery operations all aspects of fish culture from care of reared fish to maintenance of the facility.
***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED***
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 Requirements
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.
Additional Position Criteria
Do you have experience operating and maintaining portable and stationary high pressure/hot water decontamination systems?
Do you have certifications for performing aquatic invasive species inspections and/or decontaminations?
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.
