State Role Title: Natural Resource Manager I

Hiring Range: Salary starting at $43,000 (salary to commensurate with experience)

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Wildlife Resources

Location: King & Queen Hatchery

Agency Website: www.dwr.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

To assist the Fish Hatchery Manager with managing all aspects of the hatchery operations with emphasis on proactive station maintenance of equipment, and mechanical operations; In the absence of the Fish Hatchery Manager, to manage the 24/7 facility operations; Ensure the fish production and stocking goals of the agency are met; Assistance to other Hatchery System stations, WMA's, Aquatic staff, etc., as assigned by management; Increase public awareness and participation in agency statewide programs in connection with boating, hunting and fishing. The position is physically demanding and requires irregular and sometimes extended work hours to address production needs.

THIS POSITION DOES NOT PROVIDE HOUSING

Minimum Qualifications

Incumbent must possess considerable knowledge of: hatchery construction, operations, and maintenance techniques; skilled in use, maintenance, and repair of relevant tools and equipment to include pumps, water treatment systems, RAS, stocking trucks and other vehicles, small motors and lab equipment, manual and power tools; hatchery operations, to include both intensive and extensive aquaculture techniques, fish health issues, stocking and transporting multiple fish species in all life stages; skilled in the collection and recording of physical, chemical and biological data; ability to construct, maintain and repair hatchery equipment and facilities; demonstrated ability to supervise, train, develop and evaluate subordinate staff; ability to perform manual labor to include moderate to heavy lifting in excess of 50 pounds; must be adapt at working out of doors in varying climatic conditions; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with the public and employees from diverse educational and social backgrounds; ability to effectively manage relationships with the public-at-large and in small-group situations; ability to interpret and analyze data, calculate complex mathematical problems related to water flows, volume, loading densities, and disease treatments; ability to develop & lead work plans, and activities as required. Ability to assist in preparation of monthly and annual activity and production reports. Ability to comprehend, interpret and communicate scientific and regulatory FDA, EPA and DEQ documents, and advising fisheries technicians and agency management of the ramifications and implications. The position is physically demanding and requires irregular and sometimes extended work hours to address production needs.

Additional Considerations

High School Diploma or GED with experience in fisheries, wildlife management, mechanical trades, and/or animal husbandry. Valid driver's license. Any combination of additional education from an accredited college or university in a related field may substitute for the required experience. Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Aquaculture, Biological Sciences or a related field; Courses in trade fields; employment in facility maintenance; progressively responsible experience in animal husbandry and mechanical trades with emphasis in fish culture and supervisory experience. Pesticide applicator, Boat Safety, and First aid/CPR/AED certificates must be obtained within one year of hire date.