Title: Hatchery Worker
State Role Title: Natural Resource Specialist II
Hiring Range: Hourly Wage starts at $16.00 (wage to commensurate with experience)
Pay Band: 3
Agency: Dept of Wildlife Resources
Location: Montebello Hatchery
Agency Website: www.dwr.viginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The position involves supporting the Montebello Fish Hatchery staff with daily operations, including the production and management of stockable trout. Responsibilities will include assisting with various tasks to ensure efficient hatchery operations and maintaining high-quality fisheries production standards.
Minimum Qualifications
Must maintain a valid driver's license in Virginia.
Knowledgeable in basic fish culture and trout husbandry techniques.
Capable of observing, documenting, and communicating fish behavior and health-related factors to supervisors.
Proactive and self-sufficient in following standard operating procedures for trout culture.
Ability to learn and remember stocking locations and proper fish distribution methods.
Understands water quality parameters relevant to trout culture and transportation to stocking sites.
Willingness to assist with various assignments across the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources as needed.
Additional Considerations
High School Diploma
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Applicants who submit an incomplete application or an application without an attached resume will not be considered eligible for an interview.
Ensure that all required documents and your completed application are submitted online by 11:55 PM on the 'Job Close Date' to be considered for this excellent career opportunity with Virginia's Department of Wildlife Resources.
Faxed, emailed, and mailed applications will not be accepted for consideration.
Cover letters will be accepted in conjunction with completed application and resume.
DWR is an equal opportunity employer who values diversity in the workforce. All qualified applicants are afforded equal opportunities without regard to race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability.
Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities, if requested during the application and/or interview process.
If accommodations are needed with, he application and/or interview, please contact Human Resources Office at 804-367-0243. You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
DWR is a proud member of Virginia Values VETERAN PROGRAM.
Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process.
Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability.
If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use the link:
https://www.vadars.org/dars/cpid/PWContact.aspx. Or call DARS at 800-552-5019 or DBVI at 800-822-2155.
Contact Information
Name: Marlo Gibson
Phone: 8043670243
Email: careers@dwr.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.