Job Title: Fish Culturist (Wildlife Biologist I) - Mantua Fish Hatchery

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Do you have a passion for fish and want to contribute to raising a large portion of the fish that fill our beautiful state\'s waters? If so, the Utah Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife Resources is seeking a Hatchery Specialist who will help propagate fish species and maintain hatchery facility and equipment at the Mantua State Fish Hatchery in Mantua, Utah.

***Preference will be given to candidates with a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in a natural resources field or 6 years demonstrated successful experience working full-time in a wildlife-related natural resources position.

Principle Duties:
As the Fish Culturist, you will be:

• Propagating fish.
• Feeding fish as directed, using proper feed levels and feeding techniques.
• Cleaning troughs, raceways, quiescent zones, and other water management structures.
• Assisting in spawning, egg picking, receiving and egg disinfection operations.
• Learn and assist with necropsies of various fish groups.
• Gathering biological data and entering data into databases and other agency programs.
• Assisting in loading fish for distribution and distribution of fish to state waters.
• Maintaining facilities, equipment, lawns, shrubbery, and hatchery grounds.
• Inspecting facilities, machinery, equipment, systems, etc., to verify safety, maintenance, conditions, functions, and quality.
• Assisting in the diagnosis and repair of electrical, plumbing, and mechanical problems.
• Assisting with hatchery tours and helping with non-hatchery division projects.
• Attending training in various areas of the division and hatchery operations.

The Ideal Candidate (will have):

• A bachelor\'s degree in aquaculture
• Knowledge of and/or experience with coldwater fish culture.
• Basic maintenance and construction trade skills such as electrical, plumbing, heating and air, welding, carpentry, etc.
• The ability and willingness to learn new skills.
• The ability to follow directions accurately.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• A valid Utah driver\'s license.

Why you should join our team:
The Division of Wildlife Resources believes wildlife is valuable to everyone. You have the opportunity to be part of team of professionals who are dedicated to managing and protecting Utah waters. In addition, you will receive great benefits and generous paid time off so you can spend more time with your loved ones and have a positive work-life balance.

Supplemental Information
Working Conditions:
You may encounter risks on this job which require the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment, e.g., working around operating machines, working with diseased fish or hazardous chemicals, etc. Employees work in extreme and adverse weather conditions (heat, wind, snow, ice, rain, etc.). Work long hours in hip or chest waders; work in cold water, on slippery surfaces and cramped areas.
Physical Requirements:
The job requires physical exertion and requires that you have the ability to stand; walk over rough or slippery surfaces surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift heavy items (minimum of 50 lbs.).
Requirements:

• Have a high school diploma
• Have or obtain and maintain a valid driver\'s license.
• Travel in-state and out-of-state travel including occasional overnight stays.
• Work weekend and holiday, work hours on a rotating basis.