Fish Culturist/Supervisor

The Nebraska State is hiring a Fish Culturist/Supervisor for the North Platte Fish Hatchery. Responsibilities include planning and executing fisheries production, conducting fish health assessments, supervising hatchery staff, and maintaining records. Candidates should have relevant education or experience in fish management. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits. This is a full-time, on-site role, not remote.
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Hiring Agency:
Game & Parks Commission - Agency 33

Location:
North Platte, NE

Hiring Rate:
$21.209

Job Posting:
JR2025-00012399 Fish Culturist/Supervisor (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
01-19-2025

Job Description:
JOB DUTIES: Assist in the planning, coordination and execution of the fisheries production plan at the North Platte Fish Hatchery. Conduct routine fish health and nutrition assessment, diagnosis and treatment of disease, water quality and aquatic vegetation control. Operate specialized equipment for water quality assessment, chemistry, and laboratory work. Assign and supervise duties of the hatchery crew. Assist in the maintenance of records, developing budgets, inventories and monthly reports of expenses, production, distribution and pollution control monitoring. Plan, perform, assist and supervise the maintenance of hatchery equipment, vehicles, buildings, grounds and ponds. Participate in public relations work through hatchery tours and answering questions of visitors. Assist with interagency projects.

Requirements/Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: A post high school coursework/training in fish management, fisheries or biology, or four years of experience in fish culture work or fisheries management.

Preferred Qualifications: A B.S. degree in fisheries or related field plus two years' experience in fish culture work or fisheries management.

Other: Incumbent must acquire an aquatic pesticide applicators license within 6 months of hire. Driver’s license required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES: Knowledge of fish hatchery management and propagation of fish species; fish culture techniques. Ability to operate and maintain fish hatchery equipment; supervise the work of hatchery staff.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

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