Title: Fish Culturist
State Role Title: Natural Resource Spec II
Hiring Range: starting @ $33,828 (salary commensurate with experience)
Pay Band: 3
Agency: Dept of Wildlife Resources
Location: Coursey Springs Hatchery
Agency Website: www.dwr.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
To assist hatchery management with daily operations to include fish culture duties related to hatching, rearing and stocking/distribution of brook, brown and rainbow trout; maintaining accurate hatchery records, performing maintenance and landscaping work with the use of small hand tools and equipment; and providing technical assistance and guidance to less tenured technicians; assisting with maintenance of grounds and facilities to ensure safe and secure 24/7 operation.
Minimum Qualifications
Incumbent should possess knowledge of aquaculture techniques, preferably trout culture, fish health issues and hatchery operations; thorough knowledge of stocking and transportation of warm and cold water fish species; knowledge of building construction and maintenance techniques to include electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems; skilled in use of relevant tools and equipment to include manual and power tools, fish feeder, mowers, stocking truck and lab equipment; skilled in use of PC and Microsoft Office software, specifically Word, Excel and Access; skilled in the collection and recording of physical, chemical and biological data; ability to construct, maintain and repair hatchery equipment and facilities; ability to perform manual labor to include moderate to heavy lifting in excess of 40 pounds; ability to work in varying indoor, outdoor, wet and dry climates; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; ability to effectively manage relationships with the public-at-large and in small-group situations; ability to interpret and analyze data, calculate complex mathematical problems related to water flows, volume and disease treatments; ability to develop and track budgets and prepare monthly reports on fish lot performance, facility conditions and budgetary expenditures as required. Ability to comprehend, interpret and communicate scientific and regulatory FDA, EPA and DEQ documents, and advising fisheries technicians and agency management of the ramifications and implications.
Additional Considerations
Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Aquaculture, Biological Sciences or a related field, at least 6 months experience in fisheries and wildlife management with emphasis in trout culture; current CDL, Class B Driver's License with tank endorsement or must be obtained within six months of hire date if required.
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.
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.
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.
DWR is a proud member of Virginia Values VETERAN PROGRAM. 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: 804-367-0243
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.