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Commonwealth of Kentucky · 14 hours ago

Fish and Wildlife Technician I

Frankfort, KY

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$27K/yr - $40K/yr

0+ years exp

Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking a Fish and Wildlife Technician I to perform fish culture activities and transport live fish to public waters. The role involves assisting with maintenance of hatchery facilities and various fish culture activities while ensuring the well-being of the fish.

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Responsibilities

Learn to operate fish transportation trucks, statewide stocking locations, and assist with stocking fish in public lakes, streams, and tailwaters while always monitoring the well-being of the fish being transported

Assist with maintenance and repairs of hatchery pond structures, buildings, and grounds

Assist with other fish culture activities such as taking dissolved oxygen readings in ponds, starting aeration equipment, sample seining, summarizing harvest data, feeding fish, spawning fish, caring for eggs, harvesting fingerlings, and applying chemicals and fertilizers to ponds

Assist with fabrication and repair of trucks and equipment

Assist other fisheries staff with fish acquisition for broodstock and population studies and with fish habitat improvement work

Follow state and KDFWR policies and procedures in the purchasing of supplies and equipment as needed or directed

Complete daily activity sheets and stocking cards

Perform other duties as required