FISH HATCHERY TECHNICIAN 3

The State of Nevada is hiring a Fish Hatchery Technician 3 for the Gallagher Fish Hatchery in Elko, NV. This permanent, full-time position involves caring for fish, maintaining facilities, and supervising staff. The salary ranges from approximately $54,434 to $80,053 annually. Applicants must be willing to reside in department housing and submit applications online. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately as recruitment may close early.
State of Nevada Announces

An Open Competitive Recruitment for:

FISH HATCHERY TECHNICIAN 3 – Gallagher Fish Hatchery

APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY – $54,434.16 to $80,053.92 PAY GRADE: 31

The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.

For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.

In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.

JOB INFORMATION

Work Type: A Permanent, full time vacancy

Department: Wildlife

Division: Fisheries

Location: Elko

Job Class Code: 01.776

RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Announcement Number: 51420

Open to all qualified persons.

Posted 05/12/2025

Recruiter:

KRISTIN BOWLING

Phone: (775)688-1522

Email: klbowling@ndow.org

Applications accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied
• * Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

The Position

Fish Hatchery Technicians care for fish and adjust feed levels; keep accurate feed and population records; maintain and clean troughs, tanks, ponds, raceways, traps, holding pens and launders; maintain screens, water sources and aeration devices.

Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others.

This position serves as the assistant supervisor with responsibilities of training new employees in station procedures and maintains station records and station monitoring document. Incumbent is also responsible for the day-to-day operations at the Gallagher Fish Hatchery, including all aspects of fish culture from care of the reared fish to maintenance of the facility and grounds as well as delivering fish to stocked waters. Gallagher is located in Ruby Valley south of Elko. The successful candidate will be required to reside in Department housing at the Gallagher Fish Hatchery. A deduction of $50 for the current rent amount is taken from the employee’s paycheck every two weeks. A refundable $500.00 cleaning/damage deposit will be required at the date of hire or by payroll deduction. To apply for the recruitment, you will need to submit application online at: https://nvapps.state.nv.us. THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-1_0/

To Qualify:

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:

Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)

Graduation from high school or equivalent education and five years of experience in building trades and maintenance of mechanical equipment, three years of which was technical experience in caring for fish such as adjusting fish feed levels; keeping accurate feed and population records; maintaining and cleaning troughs, tanks, ponds, raceways, traps, holding pens and launders; and maintaining screens, water sources and aeration devices at a fish hatchery; OR one year of experience as a Fish Hatchery Technician II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Special Notes

Some positions require a valid State of Nevada Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within six months of appointment.

Special Requirements

Per NRS 483.926 some positions in this series are required to obtain and maintain a valid Nevada commercial driver’s license. Per FMCSR 383.93 and 383.95 some positions are required to maintain a current tanker endorsement and air brake certification.

All positions in this series are required to respond to emergency situations which may occur during nonworking hours.

A valid driver’s license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.

Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, positions in this series have been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in these positions must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.

Incumbents in this series are required to reside in Department housing at the hatchery that is provided by the Department of Wildlife.

The Examination

Application Evaluation Exam

The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.

The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment

1) Do you have a Commercial Driver’s License?

2) Please describe your experience with Fish Hatcheries.

3) The successful candidate will be required to reside in housing at the Gallagher Fish Hatchery provided by the Department of Wildlife. A deduction for the current rent amount of $50 is taken from the employee’s paycheck every two weeks. A refundable $500 cleaning/damage deposit will be required at the date of hire or by payroll deduction. Can you meet this requirement?

4) Please describe your supervisory experience.

INFORMATIONAL LINKS

For more information about state employment, visit the following:

Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov

Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org

Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/

More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB