Fish Culture Specialist IV

Supervisory and advanced technical level maintenance or professional level scientific work for the Department of Fish & Wildlife involving oversight of equipment maintenance and fish rearing activities at the Grand Isle facility. Duties include training, scheduling and assignment of personnel for work on mechanical equipment or the fish culture side of facility operations. Supervision is exercised over professional staff assigned to maintenance and culture activity. Work is performed under the supervision of the Fish Culture Specialist VI.

Examples of Work
Schedules, assigns and supervises fish rearing activities maintenance activities at the assigned facility. Ensures that nutritional, fish health, water quality components of fish production activities are performed to achieve fish production goals; OR ensures continuous operation and preventive maintenance programs on all equipment is performed. Ensures work is performed in compliance with permits associated with the facility. Develops and supervises implementation of remedial measures. Assists in training of subordinate personnel in fish culture techniques. Maintains knowledge of facility equipment sufficient to perform routine maintenance and emergency repairs. Responds to emergency situations as needed. May oversee or participate in research activities or facility upgrade projects as assigned. Collects, transports and stocks fish. Assists in public outreach efforts. Performs related work as required.

This position, Fish Culture Specialist IV (Job Requisition #53406), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact paige.blaker@vermont.gov
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Duties are performed primarily at a fish culture station, both indoors and outdoors in all seasons, but with some travel for stocking or other fish transport purposes. A valid Vermont driver's license is required. An incumbent must be on call at all times for emergencies, employee absences, or other reasons. Significant physical labor is involved in the performance of fish culture and related duties under varying climatic conditions. A person in this position may be required to live in Department provided housing.

Bachelor's degree in fish culture or a natural resources field AND two (2) years or more experience in the propagation and culture of food or game fish AND one (1) year or more of supervisory experience.

OR

Four (4) years or more experience in the propagation and culture of food or game fish AND one (1) year or more of supervisory experience.

OR

One (1) year as a Fish Culture Specialist III for the State of Vermont.

A person in this position may be required to live in Department provided housing.

Must obtain a pesticide applicators license and CPR certification within six month of hire.

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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