Fisheries Technician

Title: Fisheries Technician

State Role Title: Natural Resource Specialist II

Hiring Range: $16.00 per hour (salary will be commensurate with experience)

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept of Wildlife Resources

Location:Marion Hatchery

Agency Website:www.dwr.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The primary objective of the position is to provide assistance to the aquatic biologists in the Marion Regional Office that are responsible for fisheries resource management in southwest Virginia.

Minimum Qualifications

Assist fisheries biologists with field data collection to include annual fish population monitoring, special project sampling. Field surveys require the use of fish sampling equipment such as boat, barge, and backpack electrofishing units, seines, gill nets, and other fisheries and habitat sampling gears. Surveys require identifying fish species. Assist biologists with additional routine field work to include collecting water samples, regulation signage installation, and fish stocking. Must be comfortable on boats and handling nets and live fish.

Ensures all boats, motors, and other field equipment is maintained in proper working order. Responsible for general repair and maintenance of equipment as needed. Responsible for cleaning and storing field equipment after use. May be required to fabricate equipment or special use items for field use.

Assists other agency personnel in accomplishing their duties including sampling for game and nongame fish, freshwater mussels, and assisting with hatchery duties.

Assists in public and private outreach and educational to various age groups from K-12 to adult.

Additional Considerations

Employee should have some mechanical abilities to assemble structures using basic hand tools and to conduct simple repairs on boats and other field equipment. Some fisheries science or other natural resource background preferred. Capable of working in teams or with minimal supervision once trained in the specific duty. Must be knowledgeable in operating boat, barge, and backpack electrofishers, various net sampling gears, as well as other fisheries sampling equipment. Ability to operate all equipment and tools necessary for stream and lake assessments (flow meters, temperature monitors, chemistry meters etc.). Must be comfortable in and around fast flowing water with special emphasis on using canoes and motor boats. Must be able to identify most of Virginia's game fish species in situ, in-hand, and as vouchered specimens. Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally to all age groups and organizational types. Must be able to work independently, under supervision and occasionally as supervisor. Must be available for frequent and extended overnight travel including some weekends.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Applicants who submit an incomplete application or an application without an attached resume will not be considered eligible for an interview.
Ensure that all required documents and your completed application are submitted online by 11:55 PM on the 'Job Close Date' to be considered for this excellent career opportunity with Virginia's Department of Wildlife Resources.
Faxed, emailed, and mailed applications will not be accepted for consideration.
Cover letters will be accepted in conjunction with completed application and resume.
DWR is an equal opportunity employer who values diversity in the workforce. All qualified applicants are afforded equal opportunities without regard to race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability.
Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities, if requested during the application and/or interview process.
If accommodations are needed with, he application and/or interview, please contact Human Resources Office at 804-367-0243. You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
DWR is a proud member of Virginia Values VETERAN PROGRAM.
Commonwealth's Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process.
Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability.
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Contact Information

Name: Marlo Gibson

Phone: 804.393.0706

Email: careers@dwr.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.