Fisheries Technician

THE POSITION

The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is seeking a knowledgeable fisheries professional to fill a Fisheries Technician position within the Division of Fish Production Services in Centre County. You will work with skilled staff who monitor hatcheries and cooperative nurseries across the state. Your contributions will help ensure the long-term health of Pennsylvania's fish hatcheries, water systems, and aquatic resources. Join a team that values science, conservation, and hands-on fieldwork every day.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position provides support to the Water Quality Unit by performing a variety of duties to support the goals of the Northern and Southern Hatcheries, Division of Fish Production Services, and Division of Fisheries Management. The work helps protect fish populations, ensures important aquatic resources remain healthy, and all permit requirements and environmental standards are met. As a Fisheries Technician, you will perform the following duties:

• Water Sample Processing: Log and preserve water samples, complete bench sheets, and manage chain of custody documentation
• Sample Analysis: Conduct tests for pH, oxygen, solids, phosphorus, chloride, formaldehyde, and other parameters in accordance with required methods
• Data Management: Calculate results, maintain electronic water quality files, and prepare information for permit reporting
• Equipment Maintenance: Calibrate and maintain meters, pumps, ovens, samplers, balances, heaters, and other laboratory tools
• Guidance and Communication: Provide direction to hatchery staff on sample collection, autosampler use, and compliance procedures
• Compliance Reporting: Compile water quality data, submit electronic discharge reports, and notify supervisors of potential issues

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Three years of technical fisheries science experience; or
• Three years of college with 18 credits in biological sciences of which nine credits must be directly related to fish biology, fish ecology, fisheries management, ichthyology, fish culture, fish physiology, fish pathology, limnology, aquatic ecology, aquatic entomology or water quality; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirement:

• You must possess a valid driver's license.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not