CPW Hatchery Technician V/Research Hatchery Tech V - (Bellvue, CO)

Full Job Description

We invite you to explore our website at https://dnr.colorado.gov/about-us to find out more about the work we do to manage Colorado’s natural resources for today – and tomorrow.

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply.

In addition to offering rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:

• Medical and Dental plans
• Strong, flexible retirement plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus pre-tax and Roth 401K and 457 plans
• Paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Wellness programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• 11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave
• Flexible work schedule options and remote-work options
• Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system
• Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Requirements

This position acts as the work unit leader at the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Bellvue Fish Research Hatchery.

Operations at this facility are designed to support Research Section activities related to fish culture, disease investigations, broodstock development, and other studies where controlled hatchery environments are needed.

Supervise and Operate Fish Research Hatchery

Supervise, oversee, and delegate daily operations of the CPW Fish Research Hatchery including accountability for facility maintenance, all aspects of fish culture, procurement, administrative functions, security, disinfection, reporting, and other functions as necessary.

Organize and coordinate work activities of full-time, temporary, students and contract personnel.

Fish Culture Activities
Feed fish, clean screens, monitor water quality, record temperatures, maintain production records, inventory stock, mark fish, incubate eggs, sort and load fish. Stock fish, complete transport documentation, ensure vehicles and equipment are maintained.

Coordinate and Collaborate on Research Studies

Coordinate with aquatic researchers, biologists, hatchery staff, CPW Fish Health Lab, State and Federal personnel and others impacted by work performed at this facility.

Intra- and interagency collaboration including research project design and execution, annual internal report preparation, INAD reporting, recommendations to various recovery teams.

Provide technical support and expertise to these groups on subjects related to the propagation of threatened or endangered aquatic species.

Research Communication

Provides information and compiles research data observed and recorded during daily manipulations of studied aquatic species.. Disseminates information, both written and oral.

Contributes in a variety of ways to research documents including those that may be published by the lead researcher including, but not limited to, annual internal reports and reports to other federal or private agencies or groups which provide funding or are cooperators on projects.

Oversight and Budgeting

Execute and implement CPW policies, directives, rules and regulations related to Fish Research Hatchery operations.

Attends and represents the hatchery at meetings with staff, interagency personnel, and the public. Plans and allocates funds to meet long range goals for operations and development.

Authorize, audit and monitor expenditures and accounts for unit operations.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
Five (5) years of work experience in the field of Aquaculture, Fisheries Science, Fisheries Research, or a closely related field.

Substitutions

• Appropriate education in Biology, Aquatic Biology/Fishery Science/Aquaculture/Fishery Management will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current or former State experience relevant to this position.
• Current or former hatchery and/or research experience relevant to this position.
• Strong scientific writing and communication skills.

Required Competencies

• Strong aquaculture and fisheries research skills.
• Understanding and implementation of scientific method and attention to detail.

Conditions of Employment

• Must obtain and maintain a valid state of Colorado driver's license if operating a State vehicle.
• Must be willing and able to live in State housing on the fish hatchery and provide after-hours security, monitoring of water flows, power, and fish health issues as well as responding to emergency situations.
• Must be available for on-call to receive phone calls or work after hours to help resolve fish health and safety issues related to hatchery operations. Required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure fish health, safety, and welfare.
• Must be willing and able to exert up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 lbs. frequently and/or in excess of 20 lbs. constantly to move objects
• Must be willing and able to withstand exposure to weather, noise, and atmospheric conditions.
• Must be willing and able to withstand the following hazards: proximity to moving, mechanical parts; exposure to electrical shock; working in high, exposed places; exposure to radiant energy; working with explosives; and/or exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Must be able to possess and maintain a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tanker endorsement.
• Pre-employment physical, drug testing, and background check required.
• Required to work holidays and weekends as part of a rotating work schedule.
• Required to live in onsite, state provided housing, exempt from overtime, on-call 24/7.
• This position will require but is not limited to the handling of Formalin, bleach, disinfection solutions, equipment batteries, gasoline, diesel, spray paint and motor oil.
• Hazing predatory birds/animals will require the use and discharge of cracker/pyrotechnics as a deterrent.
• Daily, weekly, monthly fish deliveries can result in overnight travel as needed; various meetings.

Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify their application from the current position.

(Please Note: Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with DNR).

Pursuant to the DNR-120 Fleet and Driving Standards Administrative Directive, any worker who will be expected to drive a State-owned vehicle is responsible for maintaining a safe driving record and a valid driver license prior to driving any State-owned vehicle.

To be compliant with the new fleet vehicle policy, Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) will be pulled for review for workers who: Have an assigned State fleet vehicle

• Are required to operate a vehicle as part of the position

• Utilize a State fleet vehicle as a pool vehicle

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Additional Information

• All applications received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed by an HR Specialist against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement.

• Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process. Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position will be a structured application review by Subject Matter Experts.

• Resumes, cover letters and other attachments are not considered as part of initial reviews, therefore, it is important to document in your application your education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications as outlined in the job announcement.

• Please thoroughly answer all supplemental questions (if listed) since question responses may be evaluated for content, writing ability, spelling, grammar, and effective communication.

• This recruitment may involve additional testing and/or exams to arrive at the top group for interviews.

• This recruitment may be used to fill more than one vacancy at this level and reporting location.

We are committed to increasing a “Colorado for ALL" of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services.

Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities.

The State of Colorado believes that a “Colorado for ALL” drives our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply.

The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them.

Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, at dnr_hr_employeebenefits@state.co.us

ADAAA Accommodations
Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request accommodation, please contact our Benefits Specialist at dnr_hr_employeebenefits@state.co.us at least five business days before the date that any accommodation will be required to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.