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Fish Culturist 1 (Seasonal) - Pleasant Mount

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania, Pleasant Mount, PA, United States


Salary: $18.46 - $27.15 hourly

Location: Wayne County, PA

Position Overview
Would you like physical work in the outdoors, for a state agency that provides fishing and boating opportunities for individuals and families in Pennsylvania’s many lakes, river, and streams? Would you be interested in a position that could turn into permanent employment after a successful training period (that includes obtaining a Commercial Driver’s License)? Then this may be the job for you!

Description of Work
As a Fish Culturist 1, you will learn how to collect and select brood stock while handling the fish in a manner that minimizes stress, injury, and mortality. You will also learn how to operate a fish stocking vehicle in a safe and timely manner, load and transport fish, monitor fish, and take appropriate action to deliver the fish in excellent condition. Work involves completing repairs and maintenance to buildings, equipment, and grounds in an effort to maximize efficiency of propagation, care, and stocking.

If you enjoy working outdoors, care about natural resources, and are eager to learn the skills needed to raise and care for fish that support recreational fishing and conservation programs, we need you on our team!

Work Schedule and Additional Information

Seasonal, full‑time employment, 40 hours per week

Work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday – Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch

This position may require some weekend, evening, and holiday work as well as standby time

This position does not receive medical benefits. Paid time off accrues after working 750 regular (non‑overtime) hours in each calendar year

Telework:

You will not have the option to telework in this position

Salary:

In some cases, the starting salary may be non‑negotiable

Further communication regarding this position will be sent via email; check your spam/junk folders for notices

Qualifications

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

Graduation from high school or equivalent certification of formal training

Special Requirements:

You must possess a valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License

Employee entering this classification must obtain a Commercial Driver’s License that permits the operation of vehicles of 26,000 lbs. or more prior to completing the probationary period

Other Requirements:

You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency

You must be able to perform essential job functions

Legal Requirements:

This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law

Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI fingerprint clearance

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

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