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biologist Grant Town, WV

State of West Virginia

Full Time Grant Town, WV 51173 - 27662 USD ANNUAL Today

Job description

Nature of Work

Wildlife/Spring Run Hatchery/Grant County - Under general supervision of the Fish Culturist at the Spring Run State Fish Hatchery, the Fish and Wildlife Technician 2 performs skilled work in hatching, growing, and distributing fish; and general maintenance of fish hatchery buildings, grounds, and equipment. Work includes spawning of fish, grading, monitoring growth, condition, and health of hatchery reared fish. Loads fish into hauling tanks on trucks, transports fingerlings and catchable size fish, and releases them into specific waters. Work can be physically demanding and performed in varying climatic conditions. Incumbent may be required to be a lead worker to small groups on specific projects. Incumbent will be required to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver’s License with tank endorsement. Preferred experience includes fish culture and fish handling experience; experience in farming, equipment operation; and trade skills. Performs related work as required. Regular attendance is required.

IMPORTANT: Your eligible score will be based on information provided in your application; therefore, make sure your application is detailed and complete. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section.

ATTENTION: Applicant must verify post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified. If you are claiming Veterans preference, please submit "MEMBER 4" form and/or your VA Letter.

Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it. Or, you may email it to: [email protected] or by mail to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.

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Minimum Qualifications

Training: Associate of Science degree from a regionally accredited college or university in fish or wildlife management, natural resources management, fish culture, agriculture or related field.
OR
Substitution: High school diploma or the equivalent.
AND
Experience: Four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in fish or wildlife management, fish culture or agriculture.

Special Requirement: A valid driver's license is required. May be required to obtain a
commercial driver's license. May be required to successfully complete special natural resource police officer training and pistol qualification requirements as established by the Division of Natural Resources, Law Enforcement Section.

***DETAILS OF RELATED EXPERIENCE MUST BE SHOWN IN THE WORK EXPERIENCE SECTION OF YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION***

Other Information

Preference will be given to those with experience in fish culture and fish handling and those with experience in farming, equipment operation, and trade skills.

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