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Fish and Wildlife Technician 2 - Commerce - Natural Resources - Grant Co.

State of West Virginia
Charleston, WV Full Time
POSTED ON 3/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/29/2026
Nature of Work

  • This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered by the WV Division of Personnel merit system.***

Wildlife Resources Section/Petersburg Hatchery Under general supervision of the Fish Culturist 2 at the Petersburg State Fish Hatchery, the Fish and Wildlife Technician 2 performs skilled work in hatching, growing and distributing fish, and general maintenance of fish hatchery buildings, grounds, and equipment. Work includes spawning, grading, weighing, monitoring growth, fish condition, and overall health of hatchery reared fish. Loads fish into hauling tanks on trucks; transports fingerlings and catchable size fish and releases them into specified waters. Work can be physically demanding and performed in varying climatic conditions. Employee may be required to be a lead worker to small groups on specific projects. Employee will be required to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver’s License with tank endorsement. Performs related work as required. Regular attendance is required.

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Your complete work history is used to qualify you for positions. Please be as detailed as possible and list all of your past employment in the Work Experience section of your application or you may attach it to your application with a resume.

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Minimum Qualifications

Training: Associate of Science degree from a regionally accredited college or university in fish or wildlife management, natural resources management, fish culture, agriculture or related field.

OR

Substitution: High school diploma or the equivalent.

AND

Experience: Four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in fish or wildlife management, fish culture or agriculture.

Special Requirement: A valid driver's license is required. May be required to obtain a commercial driver's license. May be required to successfully complete special natural resource police officer training and pistol qualification requirements as established by the Division of Natural Resources, Law Enforcement Section.

  • Your complete work history is needed to qualify you for positions. Please be as detailed as possible and list all of your past employment.***

Other Information

Preference will be given to candidates with fish culture and fish handling experience. Preference also given to candidates with experience in farming, equipment operation, and trades.

State employment offers a variety of benefits. Click HERE to visit the Division of Personnel's Benefits Page.

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