Fisheries Wildlife Biologist I
Location
Farlington, Kansas, United States
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full Time
Experience
2-4 years
Compensation
$24 - $24 per hour
Posted
23h ago
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Summary
The Fisheries Wildlife Biologist I assists with fish propagation, culture work, and maintenance at the Farlington Fish Hatchery. This role involves independent use of water quality monitoring equipment, supervising seasonal employees, and providing information to the public, including hatchery tours.
This unclassified, full-time position is located in the KDWP Fisheries Division at the Farlington Fish Hatchery and is directly supervised by the Assistant Hatchery Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
The incumbent conducts a variety of duties relating to the KDWP, Farlington Fish Hatchery & Kansas Aquatic Biodiversity Center, and other departmental duties as needed.
Assists the hatchery manager and fish culturists with their duties which may include all aspects of fish propagation/culture work in ponds or tanks, imperiled aquatic species propagation/culture, live fish transport, maintenance of buildings, equipment, and grounds, and providing information to the general public including conducting hatchery tours.
The incumbent should be comfortable with independent use of water quality monitoring equipment and other fish culture tools, grounds maintenance equipment, fish transport equipment, and tools used for routine maintenance.
The incumbent will have joint responsibility for supervising seasonal employees to accomplish the duties as assigned.
Some weekend work, work outside of the normal workday and travel for work will be required.
The incumbent must obtain a Kansas Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification, Category 5-Aquatic Pesticides within 1 year of employment.
As a condition of employment, the employee will be required to live within a 30-minute drive to the Farlington Fish Hatchery. It is understood that the employee will be on “Stand By” when necessary, on a rotating basis.
Minimum Requirements:
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree in fisheries science/management or wildlife science/management are strongly preferred.
Four years of relevant experience in science or wildlife management or environmental field and/or program, however education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.
One year of experience in mussel propagation, fisheries culture, management and/or research and one year of relevant technical experience in an environmental field and/or program is preferred.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and pass a background check.
Updated 23h ago
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2-4 years
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Full Time
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Permanent
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$24 - $24 per hour
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Company
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
Team size
Growing team
Location
Farlington, Kansas, United States
The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) is a state agency responsible for the conservation and management of Kansas's wildlife, fisheries, and state parks.
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Fisheries Wildlife Biologist I
Farlington, Kansas, United States • Full Time