Environmental Associate/Fisheries Technician
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
Meade, Kansas
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSOCIATE/FISHERIES TECHNICIAN – Position #K0238269
This unclassified, full-time position is located at the Meade Fish Hatchery, Fisheries and Wildlife Division; and is directly supervised by Jason Vajnar, Hatchery Manager.
The incumbent is responsible for repairs and maintenance on plumbing, electrical that includes 110v up to 3 phase 480V, basic carpentry, and mechanical systems associated with the Meade Fish Hatchery; system components include a variety of pumps, propane and diesel generators, filtration, valves, alarm, aeration components, all road vehicles and motorized equipment; maintains records on components requiring scheduled maintenance and vehicle maintenance and usage reports; maintains grounds to include pond dikes, fish harvest kettles, distributors, raceways, lawn and landscaping, roads, all hatchery buildings, water cisterns; responsible for general inspection and maintenance of these structures, to include required plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, dirt work, concrete work, and welding; constructs, fabricates and modifies fish culture equipment; operates welder, cutting torch, plasma cutter, carpentry tools and associated power and hand tools; assists with routine fish culture duties on a frequent basis which includes activities such as fish feeding, harvest, fish distribution or related activities; conducts or assists with other specialized work assignments on and off the culture facility, as assigned by the hatchery manager; participates in Department educational endeavors, or work at other fish production facilities; serves as lead worker for seasonal/temporary employees assigned to maintenance projects. Other duties as assigned.
BENEFITS: Beginning hourly rate, $20.89/hour; immediate group health and life insurance coverage; retirement; optional differed compensation, dental and vision options; holidays; and sick, vacation, and parental leave.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in mechanical, building, electrical trades. Education may be substituted for experience as determined by the agency. Prefer candidates who possess a working knowledge of facilities/infrastructure maintenance to include intermediate experience in electrical, construction, welding, and plumbing trades; working knowledge of fish culture/handling; an extensive first-hand experience for institutional facility upkeep and maintenance, and basic understanding of noxious weed control. The successful candidate must possess and maintain a valid Kansas driver’s license and pass a background check.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Successful candidate will be required to earn and maintain a Kansas Commercial Pesticide Applicator License or License from reciprocating state within one year of employment.
Go to the State Employment Center at https://admin.ks.gov/services/state-employment-center and follow the directions below:
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The following are the required items to apply:
1) a letter of interest
2) a detailed resume; including a valid e-mail address
3) transcript material, if applicable, (copies of official transcripts or unofficial student copies are acceptable as long as degree is conferred)
4) employment application – this is generated by the information input into the system
5) an Authorization to Release Information form** (this can be found at the following website):
https://www.ksoutdoors.com/news/KDWP-Info/Jobs/Employment-Application-Additional-Info
**Please note, this form must either be witnessed and signed by a Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks employee or signed in front of and notarized by a notary public. We reserve the right to conduct a background check on all qualified applicants.
Incomplete applications will not be considered. A complete application packet must be submitted for each position. We no longer make copies of previous applications. Submitted application materials will be reviewed in Pratt to assure that the position minimum requirements are met, and those meeting the minimum requirements will be forwarded to the respective division for interview selection.
Applicants are notified whether or not they are selected to interview. The interview is generally a one-time, panel interview consisting of position-specific questions for all applicants (same questions for each applicant), with the selection being made after all candidate interviews are completed.
Veterans’ Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a “veteran” under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum requirements of the position. The veterans’ preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the appointing authority. Additional VPE information can be found at https://admin.ks.gov/services/state-employment-center/veterans. Applicants claiming veterans’ preference for the first time must mail a copy of your DD-214 to the Office of Personnel Services, 900 SW Jackson, Room 401-N, Topeka KS 66612, or FAX to 785/291-3715.
Disability Hiring Preference: If you are claiming Disability Hiring Preference for the first time please mail a copy of your supplemental security income or social security disability insurance determination letter, letter from a managed care organization or qualified medical professional attesting to the disability, home and community-based services waiver approval letter, or vocational rehabilitation letter from a vocational rehabilitation counselor. These documents can be sent by fax to (785) 296-7712, scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed or delivered in-person to ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator, Office of Personnel Services, 900 SW Jackson Rm 401-N, Topeka, KS 66612. Visit https://admin.ks.gov/offices/personnel-services/jobs/disabilityhiring-preference for more information.
DEADLINE TO APPLY – December 6, 2024
The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.
If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the recruiter.
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