Job Details
This position will be responsible for performing entry level fish hatchery work which includes feeding and caring for live fish. Responsibilities include interpreting feed charts, learning how to treat with therapeutic chemicals, performing general hatchery work such as cleaning rearing units, adjusting water flows, cleaning ponds, identifying fish pathogens and diseases and removing and examining dead fish.-Feed and care for live fish, gathering, compiling and analyzing fish culture data, size/weight of fish, fish condition and water quality data.
-Capture, harvest, sort, load, process, tag, transport and stock live fish into approved waters across the State of Arizona
-Enter data on computer and communicates with the public, community groups, supervisors and vendors about hatchery business and issues
-Assist with maintenance of hatchery buildings, grounds and support systems
-Perform minor maintenance on vehicles and equipment and operate vehicles for hatchery operations (ATV’s, stocking trucks, fork lift, etc)
Maintain hatchery security and check for visitors after hours
-Learn about fish diseases and parasites, diagnose diseases and apply appropriate treatment methods
-Learn how to design and fabricate specialty tools/equipment and additions or modifications to hatchery equipment
-Promote a safe and productive work environment as well as promote a quality experience for visitors to the hatchery
-Perform other duties as assigned
-Capture, harvest, sort, load, process, tag, transport and stock live fish into approved waters across the State of Arizona
-Enter data on computer and communicates with the public, community groups, supervisors and vendors about hatchery business and issues
-Assist with maintenance of hatchery buildings, grounds and support systems
-Perform minor maintenance on vehicles and equipment and operate vehicles for hatchery operations (ATV’s, stocking trucks, fork lift, etc)
Maintain hatchery security and check for visitors after hours
-Learn about fish diseases and parasites, diagnose diseases and apply appropriate treatment methods
-Learn how to design and fabricate specialty tools/equipment and additions or modifications to hatchery equipment
-Promote a safe and productive work environment as well as promote a quality experience for visitors to the hatchery
-Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
The candidate will have knowledge of/in: cultured trout behavior; fish biology and behaviors; basic water chemistry; propagation and transportation techniques; trout diseases and treatment methods. The candidate will be skilled in techniques of daily care including feeding, cleaning, inventory tracking and record keeping. The candidate will have the abilities for maintaining and repairing hatchery facilities and equipment. The preferred candidate will have a strong ability to problem solve, possess excellent verbal communication skills, possess aquaculture knowledge, maintenance knowledge, knowledge of basic or specialized tools and equipment.Contact Information
ARIZONA GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENThttps://www.azstatejobs.gov/jobs/fish-culturist-specialist-1-sedona-arizona-united-states
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Amy Lacy at alacy@azgfd.gov for assistance.
Post Date: 6/24/2025 1:50:02 PM
Closing Date: 7/6/2025 12:00:00 AM
