FISH HATCHERY TECHNICIAN 2
Salary
$50,654.88 - $74,040.48 Annually
Location
Yerington
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
2026-02818
Department
DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Opening Date
06/25/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
C
Salary Grade
29
Full Physical Address of Position (City, State, Zip)
Yerington, NV
Job Summary
Nevada Department of Wildlife is recruiting to fill one position within the Fisheries Division. Incumbent is responsible for the day-to-day operations at the Mason Valley Fish 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. The successful candidate will be required to reside in Department housing at the Mason Valley Fish Hatchery.
A deduction of $50 for the current rent amount is taken from the employees paycheck every two weeks. A refundable $500.00 cleaning/damage deposit will be required at the date of hire or by payroll deduction. This position is being recruited at both the Fish Hatchery Technician 1 and 2 levels. Position may be filled at either level.
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.
Essential Qualifications
Graduation from high school or equivalent education and four years of experience in building trades and maintenance of mechanical equipment, two years of which were caring for fish such as adjusting fish feed levels; keeping accurate feed and population records; maintaining and cleaning troughs, tanks, ponds, raceways, traps, holding pens and launders; and/or maintaining screens, water sources and aeration devices at a fish hatchery; OR one year of experience as a Fish Hatchery Technician I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
Job Duties
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.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Under general supervision, incumbents in this class perform the full range of duties outlined above. This is the journey level in the series.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.
Working knowledge of: fish feeding practices; trout spawning operations such as checking brood fish for ripeness, and caring for fish eggs and milt; proper care and shipment of green and eyed fish eggs; techniques and precautions used in applying fish treatment chemicals, algecides and herbicides; fish transportation and life support systems; metric systems units of volume and capacity, U.S. equivalents, and conversion factors to calculate chemical applications; safety procedures used in the operation of specialized tools and equipment such as carpentry and mechanics' hand and power tools.
General knowledge of: water quality sampling techniques and tests needed to perform dissolved oxygen tests.
Ability to: recognize unusual behavior in fish resulting from stress or disease; identify combination of fish fin clips under field conditions to facilitate sorting of fish at spawning stations; sort brood fish by species, sex and degree of ripeness; recognize water source maintenance problem to avoid fish losses; read and comprehend technical reports, manuals and documents pertaining to fish culture; operate and maintain specialized equipment and four-wheel drive vehicles, hauling equipment, arc and gas welding equipment and others.
Skill in: cleaning and maintaining ponds, troughs, tanks, raceways, screens, aeration devices and water sources.
Recruiter Contact Information: Kristin Bowling - klbowling@ndow.org
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.
Benefits include:
Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees' Benefits Program (PEBP).
Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.
Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
No Nevada state income tax.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of "standard" or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.
Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).
For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).
The following are legal holidays:
January 1.............................................. New Years Day
Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.s Birthday
Third Monday in February................ Washington's Birthday
Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day
June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day
July 4.................................................... Independence Day
First Monday in September.............. Labor Day
Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day
November 11........................................ Veterans Day
Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day
Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day
December 25........................................ Christmas Day
When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255
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Do you have any of the following?
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Per NRS 483.926 some positions in this series are required to obtain and maintain a valid Nevada commercial driver's license. Per FMCSR 383.93 and 383.95 some positions are required to maintain a current tanker endorsement and air brake certification. Are you willing to accept this condition of employment?
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Do you have a Commercial Drivers License?
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Describe your experience with Fish Hatcheries and where it was gained.
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he successful candidate will be required to reside in housing at the Mason Valley Hatchery provided by the Department of Wildlife. A deduction for the current rent amount of $50 is taken from the employees paycheck every two weeks. A refundable $500 cleaning/damage deposit will be required at the date of hire or by payroll deduction. Are you willing to accept this condition of employment?
Required Question
Employer State of Nevada (NV)
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See Above for Posting Location, Nevada, 89701
Website https://nvjobs.nv.gov