Working Title: Hatchery Specialist

　　Job Class: Natural Resources Specialist Fisheries

　　Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources

　　Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

　　Date Posted : 01/19/2024

　　Closing Date : 02/08/2024

　　Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Department of Natural Resources

　　Division/Unit : Fish and Wildlife

　　Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

　　Days of Work : Monday - Friday

　　Travel Required : No

　　Salary Range: $23.37 - $33.90 / hourly; $48,796 - $70,783 / annually

　　Job Class Option : Hatchery

　　Classified Status : Classified

　　Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

　　FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional

　　Telework Eligible : No

　　Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

　　Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

　　The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

　　This position exists to assist with the operation and maintenance at the Waterville State Fish Hatchery (WSFH) including fish propagation assignments and stocking within the nine county Waterville Fish Management Area, oftentimes working independently. Specifically, this position exists to assist with the northern pike, walleye, muskellunge, and channel catfish hatchery operations at the Waterville State Fish Hatchery. Because of the unpredictable nature of wild fish, scheduled hours will be based on staffing needs and may include day, evening, or night shifts. This position also assists with hauling and stocking of fish, informing, and educating public about hatcheries.

　　Must reside within 15 minute drive of the hatchery to accommodate emergency response and on-call duties.

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　Bachelor‘s Degree in aquaculture, fisheries management, aquatic biology or closely related area.

　　Experience in basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, metal working applications, and power tool operation.

　　Human relations skills to provide direction and develop staff, demonstrate team and consensus building skills, and maintain good working relationships with hatcheries and other internal and external partners.

　　Project management skills/experience sufficient to maintain a positive working environment and timely completion of work/projects.

　　Working knowledge of raising and stocking coolwater/warmwater fish species in intensive management systems.

　　Knowledge of fish health management, wastewater management and fish nutrition.

　　Communication skills sufficient to inform the public of fish culture programs and to communicate effectively with other staff.

　　Ability to work in adverse weather and environmental conditions.

　　Computer skills including knowledge of databases, spreadsheets and word processing sufficient to create and write reports and access data.

　　Basic knowledge of heavy equipment (mid-size tractors) and UTV operation.

　　Position requires a Class B license with a tanker and air brake endorsement, 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 license will be allowed up to six (6) months to acquire one, as a condition of employment.

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Professional level coolwater/warmwater hatchery experience.

　　Technical experience in coolwater/warmwater fish propagation in a natural resources organization.

　　Technical experience in fish management and/or fish propagation.

　　Completion of USFWS short courses or equivalent in fish health and coolwater/warmwater fish culture.

　　Lead work skills/experience.

　　Experience with data management, statistical analysis, and report preparation.

　　Additional Requirements

　　This position requires current possession of a valid Class A license or the ability to obtain one in the first 6 months of employment. The selected applicant will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and will be included in the ongoing DNR random drug and alcohol test program.

　　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.

　　Applicants must have the ability to meet the physical requirements and work in the environmental conditions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.

　　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

　　AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

　　Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

　　Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.