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Fish Biologist
$60k-80k (estimate)
Full Time | Consumer Services
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State of Iowa - Executive Branch is Hiring a Fish Biologist Near Elkader, IA
Job DescriptionOnly applicants who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements and meet all selective requirements (listed below) will be placed on the eligible list.The Department of Natural Resources encourages all applicants to upload a current resume and cover letter to their online application.
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is seeking a qualified and passionate Fish Biologist to join our team at the Big Spring Fish Hatchery. Nestled in the picturesque rolling hills and limestone bluffs of Northeast Iowa’s Driftless Area, Big Spring Hatchery is dedicated to supplying streams and rivers with healthy fish that support important recreational fisheries. The hatchery's namesake, Big Spring, is Iowa's largest cold water spring, providing essential water for our 24 raceways and 4 earthen ponds. The Big Spring watershed is renowned for its unique karst landscape, featuring large sinkholes, losing streams, and caves. This area is a showcase for groundwater studies and offers numerous opportunities for outdoor recreation, including hiking, fishing, and wildlife observation.
The Fish Biologist at Big Spring Hatchery plays a crucial role in both hatchery operations and regional fisheries management. This position is responsible for the efficient operation of the hatchery, ensuring trout production and distribution goals are met while also assisting in managing the surrounding watershed and area fisheries.
Key Responsibilities
Trout Culture And Distribution
Why Join Us
Join us at Big Spring Hatchery and make a difference in conserving Iowa’s natural resources while enjoying a rewarding career in one of the state's most beautiful and ecologically significant areas!
Essential Functions
What You Get From Us
Normal hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday with participation in a weekend work rotation. Some evening/night duty, rotating shifts required. Some travel and overnight stay required. Emergency response mandatory,
therefore, employee must live within 30 miles of the Big Spring Hatchery.
The Department of Natural Resources encourages all applicants to upload a current resume and cover letter to their DAS on-line application.
The starting salary for new state (Executive Branch) employees is expected to be at the base of the pay range. Additional salary increases may occur after the first six months, and then annually (if applicable). The State’s total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation. Visit the DAS website for more benefit information.
For more information about DNR Employment Opportunities and position specific notices, please visit the DNR Employment website.
The State of Iowa is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The DNR seeks to hire individuals who wish to support our mission, which is to conserve and enhance our natural resources in cooperation with individuals and organization, to improve the quality of life in Iowa and ensure a legacy for future generations
Selectives900 Fisheries Biology 6 months’ experience, 12 semester hours, or a combination of both.
Minimum Qualification RequirementsGraduation from an accredited four year college or university with a bachelor's degree in the biological sciences, including at least twelve semester hours (or the academic equivalent) in fisheries biology, or nine semester hours in wildlife biology, and the equivalent of two years of full-time work experience in professional fisheries work or two years of full-time work experience in professional wildlife work;
OR
a master's degree in fisheries biology, wildlife biology, or fisheries management or wildlife management;
OR
employees with current continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes experience equal to thirty-six months of full-time work as a Natural Resources Technician 1 or 2 shall be qualified.
For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description.
Additional Qualification Requirements
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is seeking a qualified and passionate Fish Biologist to join our team at the Big Spring Fish Hatchery. Nestled in the picturesque rolling hills and limestone bluffs of Northeast Iowa’s Driftless Area, Big Spring Hatchery is dedicated to supplying streams and rivers with healthy fish that support important recreational fisheries. The hatchery's namesake, Big Spring, is Iowa's largest cold water spring, providing essential water for our 24 raceways and 4 earthen ponds. The Big Spring watershed is renowned for its unique karst landscape, featuring large sinkholes, losing streams, and caves. This area is a showcase for groundwater studies and offers numerous opportunities for outdoor recreation, including hiking, fishing, and wildlife observation.
The Fish Biologist at Big Spring Hatchery plays a crucial role in both hatchery operations and regional fisheries management. This position is responsible for the efficient operation of the hatchery, ensuring trout production and distribution goals are met while also assisting in managing the surrounding watershed and area fisheries.
Key Responsibilities
Trout Culture And Distribution
- Oversee all aspects of trout culture, including feeding regimes, growth monitoring, and water quality management.
- Implement disease prevention and control measures.
- Continuously improve fish culture methods and techniques.
- Coordinate with regional supervisors and biologists to fulfill trout stocking requests.
- Manage the distribution of trout, including loading, transporting, and releasing fish.
- Maintain detailed records of trout culture activities.
- Collaborate with research personnel to optimize trout culture practices.
- Provide technical support to Decorah and Manchester regional fish management districts.
- Establish water sampling regimes and assist with fisheries research.
- Maintain public water access areas and recommend improvements.
- Investigate pollution spills and fish kills in coordination with appropriate personnel.
- Work with private landowners to expand public fishing access and enhance trout stream habitat and water quality.
- Prepare and submit detailed reports on work accomplished and long-range planning.
- Maintain hatchery buildings, grounds, and equipment.
- Monitor and upkeep infrastructure such as plumbing and ponds.
- Operate and maintain heavy machinery and manual tools.
- Oversee shop area and ensure proper care for tools and equipment.
- Provide on-site direction to hatchery staff, including scheduling and workload distribution.
- Promote a teamwork atmosphere and encourage professional growth.
- Ensure all staff have access to necessary training.
- Oversee the training and work of team members to ensure safety and efficiency.
- Report on work assignments and activities, including employee recognition and support needs.
Why Join Us
- Make a tangible difference in conserving Iowa's natural resources and enhancing recreational opportunities for residents and visitors alike.
- Work alongside dedicated professionals who share your passion for environmental stewardship.
- Inclusive work environment promoting cooperation and teamwork.
- Enjoy a dynamic and challenging work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Collaborate with diverse stakeholders for impactful fisheries management.
- Opportunities for professional growth through training and development.
- A competitive pay plan and rewarding work.
- Insurance benefits that start the first of the month following 30 days of employment (Premiums can start as low as $61/month for single and $205/month for family coverage).
- Separate vacation and sick leave accruals that start on the first day and can roll over annually.
- Nine paid holidays/year.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) retirement package with employer match.
- Optional deferred compensation (457/401A) plan with employer match.
- Professional training opportunities.
- Flexible schedules and opportunities for hybrid telework (as approved by supervisor).
- Family friendly and professional work environment.
- Employee Discount Programs (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling).
Join us at Big Spring Hatchery and make a difference in conserving Iowa’s natural resources while enjoying a rewarding career in one of the state's most beautiful and ecologically significant areas!
Essential Functions
- Identifies and solves problems using advanced knowledge of fish culture science to maintain or enhance hatcher production.
- Identifies fishery management needs and collaborates with team members and partners to address those needs.
- Leads implementation of fish distribution plans to meet production and management goals.
- Communicates culture activities effectively both written and oral communications, including formal presentations, to colleagues, professional groups, and the public.
- Lifts and carries equipment and supplies that weigh up to 50 pounds and performs physical labor, outdoors, in any type of weather and in rugged terrain.
- Leads a team of fisheries professionals and directs their daily activities.
What You Get From Us
- A competitive pay plan and rewarding work.
- Insurance benefits that start the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
- (Premiums can start as low as $61/month for single and $205/month for family coverage).
- Separate vacation and sick leave accruals that start on the first day and can roll over annually.
- Nine paid holidays/year.
- Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) retirement package with employer match.
- Optional deferred compensation (457/401A) plan with employer match.
- Professional training opportunities.
- Flexible schedules and opportunities.
- Family friendly and professional work environment.
- Employee Discount Programs (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling)
- The State’s total compensation package features benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation. For a list of additional benefits, please visit the DAS website for more information.
Normal hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday with participation in a weekend work rotation. Some evening/night duty, rotating shifts required. Some travel and overnight stay required. Emergency response mandatory,
therefore, employee must live within 30 miles of the Big Spring Hatchery.
The Department of Natural Resources encourages all applicants to upload a current resume and cover letter to their DAS on-line application.
The starting salary for new state (Executive Branch) employees is expected to be at the base of the pay range. Additional salary increases may occur after the first six months, and then annually (if applicable). The State’s total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation. Visit the DAS website for more benefit information.
For more information about DNR Employment Opportunities and position specific notices, please visit the DNR Employment website.
The State of Iowa is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The DNR seeks to hire individuals who wish to support our mission, which is to conserve and enhance our natural resources in cooperation with individuals and organization, to improve the quality of life in Iowa and ensure a legacy for future generations
Selectives900 Fisheries Biology 6 months’ experience, 12 semester hours, or a combination of both.
Minimum Qualification RequirementsGraduation from an accredited four year college or university with a bachelor's degree in the biological sciences, including at least twelve semester hours (or the academic equivalent) in fisheries biology, or nine semester hours in wildlife biology, and the equivalent of two years of full-time work experience in professional fisheries work or two years of full-time work experience in professional wildlife work;
OR
a master's degree in fisheries biology, wildlife biology, or fisheries management or wildlife management;
OR
employees with current continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes experience equal to thirty-six months of full-time work as a Natural Resources Technician 1 or 2 shall be qualified.
For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description.
Additional Qualification Requirements
- Certain designated positions in this job class require applicants to obtain the required Commercial Drivers License and endorsements within a period of time as determined by the appointing authority at the time of hire.
- Certain designated positions require the employee to be certified by the Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship as a Pesticide Applicator within a period of time as determined by the appointing authority.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Consumer Services
SALARY
$60k-80k (estimate)
POST DATE
05/27/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
07/19/2024
WEBSITE
dvrs.state.ia.us
HEADQUARTERS
Washington, DC
SIZE
<25
INDUSTRY
Consumer Services
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