Fish Hatchery Technician - Minnesota DNR

Minimum Qualifications
Associates Degree or equivalent in natural resources management or closely related study.
Working knowledge of raising and stocking salmonids in intensive management systems.
Basic understanding of aquaculture-based water chemistry and wastewater management.
Experience in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, metal working applications.
Proficient use of power tools and equipment (e.g. power saws, pressure washers, mowers, atvs, etc.).
Experience maintaining power tools and small engine equipment (e.g. blade sharping, engines and motors, pumps, wood working equipment, etc.).
Nuisance animal control experience (e.g. animal ID, animal behavior, and trapping).
Experience operating heavy equipment (mid-size tractors, trucks, lawn mowers), UTV operation and trailers.
Computer skills including knowledge of using Windows, Microsoft Office software sufficient to updating records, accessing data, and to complete administrative tasks.
Interpersonal skills to work effectively on teams; communicate; understand and carry out oral and/or written directions; and provide customers with general information on hatchery operations, resource management policies and provide tours.
Basic experience in facilities, buildings, grounds maintenance. Scheduling and performing basic equipment maintenance. Ensuring facility grounds and equipment are kept in good working and appealing condition.
*Position requires a Class B Driver's License (CDL), passing a pre-employment drug screen and participation in the DNR ongoing random screening program. Otherwise qualified applicants who do not have a valid Class B will be allowed up to six (6) months to acquire one, as a condition of employment.*
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Aquaculture, Fisheries Science, Natural Resources Management or equivalent field.
One or more years experience in fish hatchery operations, fish handling and transport, and aquaculture techniques.
One or more years of experience in fish health management, wastewater management, and fish nutrition.
Completion of USFWS short courses or equivalent in fish health and coldwater fish culture.
Extensive experience or two or more years in facility, building, and grounds maintenance, operating and maintaining tractors, UTVs, trailers, and small engines.
Extensive use of power tools to fabricate and repair woodworking, plumbing, electrical and metal working projects or structures.
Additional Requirements
This position requires an unrestricted Class B Driver's License with a tanker and air brake endorsement. The selected applicant will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen. Employees who are required to retain this license will be included in a random drug and alcohol testing program.
Applicants must have the ability to meet the physical requirements and work in the environmental conditions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1B status).
It is policy of the Department of Natural Resources that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. All job offers are contingent upon passing the following components:
Conflict of Interest Review
Criminal History Check
Education Verification
Employment Reference / Records Check
License / Certification Verification
How to Apply
Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the Careers Help Desk at
651-259-3637
or email
careers@state.mn.us
For additional information about the application process, go to
http://www.mn.gov/careers

Contact
If you have questions about this position, contact Moses Ong at
moses.ong@state.mn.us
or
218-792-5164

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof ofEligibility Certificate by the closing date to Elyse Anderson at
elyse.anderson@state.mn.us

If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to assist with the application process, please contact theADA Coordinator at
ADA.DNR@state.mn.us

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