Fish Hatchery Technician 1 – Mason Valley

Fish Hatchery Technicians care for fish and adjust feed levels; keep accurate feed and population records; maintain and clean troughs, tanks, ponds, raceways, traps, holding pens and launders; maintain screens, water sources and aeration devices.

Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.

• Detect and treat fish disease and parasites; identify and correct stress; remove fish mortalities; maintain records of treatments, chemicals used, and mortalities; test and maintain water quality; separate brood fish by stages of development; take spawn from fish and prepare eggs for shipment or incubation.
• Care for fish eggs and fry by treating with disinfectants and other chemicals as needed; distribute into hatchery troughs; and ensure adequate care is provided during critical periods of growth and development.
• Inspect hauling unit; weigh and load fish; operate and maintain life support systems; operate vehicles; monitor fish and equipment during transport; determine suitable release site and release fish.
• Maintain equipment and structures; respond to emergency situations and equipment malfunctions; conduct inspections; provide routine maintenance; and clean and paint buildings.
• Provide information to the public; explain policies and procedures; give directions; answer questions; and lead tours of facilities in order to maintain good public relations.
• Assist in wildlife management area operations as needed.
• Position is responsible for the day-to-day operations at the Mason Valley hatchery, including all aspects of fish culture from care of the reared fish to maintenance of the facility and grounds as well as delivering fish to stocked waters.

Mason Valley is located approximately 75 miles southeast of Reno and approximately 9 miles northeast of Yerington. The successful candidate will be required to reside in Department housing at the Mason Valley Hatchery. A deduction of $50 for the current rent amount is taken from the employee’s paycheck every two weeks. A refundable $500.00 cleaning/damage deposit will be required at the date of hire or by payroll deduction. 

This is the trainee level in this series.