STATE HOUSING AND UTILITIES ARE PROVIDED TO EMPLOYEES AT

PAGE SPRINGS HATCHERY

The mission of the Arizona Game & Fish Department is to conserve and protect Arizona’s diverse wildlife resources and manage safe, compatible outdoor recreation opportunities for current and future generations. It is our vision to be the national conservation leader supporting the continuation of the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation and Arizona’s most trusted, respected and credible source for wildlife conservation products, services and information.

Description of Duties: 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.

Major duties include:

• Gather, compile and analyze fish culture data, size/weight of fish, fish condition and water quality data
• 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 operates 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
• Capture, harvest, sort, load, process, tag, transport and stock live fish into approved waters across the State of Arizona
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: (KSA's): The ideal candidate will have knowledge of/in: cultured trout behavior; biology; 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.

The candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in a wildlife science or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.

Position requires possession of and the ability to retain a current, valid, state-issued commercial driver’s license (Class A) appropriate to the assignment with air brakes and tanker endorsement (must be obtained within 6 months of appointment). Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training in accordance with Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.

Employment is contingent upon completion of a post-offer medical/physical examination and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.

NOTE: TO APPLY FOR THIS JOB, GO TO: AZSTATEJOBS.GOV CLICK ON CURRENT OPENINGS; CLICK ON DEPARTMENTS AND SELECT GAME AND FISH DEPT FROM DROPDOWN

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $43,981.00 - $48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cornville, AZ: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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