<p>Nature of Work</p> <ul> <li>This Job Opportunity is in the Classified-Exempt Service* </li></ul> <p>Wildlife/Apple Grove Fish Hatchery Under limited supervision of the Fish Culturist 3, the employee will perform at the advanced performance level for technical and professional tasks at the Apple Grove State Fish Hatchery. This position will assist in the coordination and operation of a level-2 warmwater rearing facility with production greater than 100,000 fish annually. This position will supervise facility staff in the absence of the Fish Culturist 3, which includes numerous hourly staff members. The employee will oversee the overall facility maintenance and lead the daily tasks associated with the grounds and rearing facilities. This position will also assist in facility production and performing all aspects of fish production, including spawning, rearing, caring for all live stages, fish transport, and stocking. The employee will assist in facility reporting, including fish inventories, monitoring growth rates, and feed usage. The employee may also assist with administrative activities related to hatchery purchases, budgets, equipment inventory, and vehicle use. The employee may also assist in coordinating with other state and federal fish hatchery staff to transfer and distribute fish. Housing is not provided. Performs related work as required.Regular attendance is required.</p> <p>Click The APPLY Link To Apply Online.</p> <p>IMPORTANT:Your eligibility will be based on information provided in your application or on your resume; therefore, make sure your application or resume is detailed and complete. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section, or you may attach a detailed resume.</p> <p>ATTENTION:Applicant must verify post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified.If you are claiming Veterans preference, please submit "MEMBER 4" form and/or your VA Letter. Protecting your personal information is our highest priority. If your official transcript, training/licensure, or Veterans documentation contains your Social Security Number and/or birthdate, please redact that information before submitting it to the Division of Personnel.</p> <p>Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it. Or, you may email it to: applicantservices@wv.gov or by mail to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.</p> <p>Be sure to submit your application for each position of interest. To receive an email notice anytime jobs in this or other categories are posted, you may choose to complete aJob Interest Cardfrom the slide-out menu located at the top left of ourJob Opportunitiespage.</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <p>Training: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in fish or wildlife management, biology, natural resources management, fish culture, agriculture, environmental sciences, conservation biology, animal science, or related field.</p> <p>OR</p> <p>Substitution:Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in the areas listed above AND an additional two (2) years of experience as listed below will substitute for the required training.</p> <p>AND</p> <p>Experience:Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid technical and/or professional employment in the field of aquatic biology, fish culture, or fisheries management, or agriculture.</p> <ul> <li>Your complete work history is needed to qualify you for positions. Please be as detailed as possible and list all of your past employment.* </li></ul> <p>Other Information</p> <p>Preference will be given to candidates with supervisory, fish culture, and/or fish disease experience. Candidates should also have a strong background in trade skills and equipment operations.</p> <p>This job opportunity is in the classified-exempt service.</p>