Coastal Fisheries Hatchery Technician position available

Position Title: Coastal Fisheries Hatchery Technician I-II (please note: listed on TPWD Jobs website as “Fish & Wildlife Technician I-II”)

Agency: Coastal Fisheries Division, Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD)

Job Location: Sea Center Texas, Lake Jackson, TX

Responsibilities: Under the supervision of TPWD’s Coastal Fisheries Sea Center Texas Hatchery Manager, this position is responsible for fish hatchery technician work in the area of stock enhancement.  Assists Hatchery Manager in the propagation and distribution of marine finfish throughout the coastal waters of Texas.  Duties include collecting, tabulating and entry of hatchery records, fish culture operations and stock enhancement program work.  Maintains records on fish pond densities, physical conditions and rate of utilization.  Performs maintenance work, and operates equipment and the use of small hand tools.  May provide training to less tenured technicians, assign and/or schedule the work of other team members and provide technical guidance.  Performs additional duties as assigned.  Complies with all Agency, Division and Branch rules, regulations and procedures.  NOTE: 10% travel required. 

Working Conditions: (1) Required to work hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with days off other than Saturday, Sunday and holidays; (2) Required to adjust to changing schedules; (3) Required to work overtime as necessary; (4) Required to travel with possible overnight stays; (5) Required to perform work outdoors, occasionally in adverse weather conditions; (6) Required to perform work in water-based field activities, including work aboard seagoing vessels; (7) Required to perform manual labor including lifting supplies and materials up to 50 lbs.; (8) Non-smoking environment in State buildings and vehicles; (9) Required to respond to emergencies and on-call situations; (10) Required to perform physical work in heat-enclosed spaces, heights, noise, dust and fumes, given proper safety precautions and equipment; (11) Required to operate a State vehicle.

Minimum Qualifications:

·         Education: Graduation from High School or GED. Acceptable Substitution: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's, Master’s or PhD degree in Fisheries Biology, Marine Biology or closely related field may substitute for two years of required experience.

·         Experience: Fish and Wildlife Technician I: No experience required. Fish and Wildlife Technician II: Four years relevant experience.

·         License/Certifications: Must possess or be able to obtain, within 30 days of employment, a valid Class "C" Texas driver's license. NOTE: Retention of position contingent upon obtaining and maintaining license. 

Salary, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities, How to Apply, Additional Requirements and full details on this position may be found athttp://agency.governmentjobs.com/tpwd/default.cfm and click on “Job # 12-00-632; Location – Lake Jackson, Texas”

Please note:

·         Skills test may be requested at time of interview. For complete list of additional requirements, please see “Additional Requirements” at url listed immediately above.     

Closing Date: 5PM CDT August 24, 2012. State of Texas Application for Employment + required forms to apply athttp://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/business/jobs/   

Questions?: Mr. Shane Bonnot at shane.bonnot@tpwd.state.tx.us