Fish Culture Specialist I - Limited Service - Masco Corporation
Grand Isle, VT
About the Job
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## Overview
Examples of Work
Administers feed to fish using techniques appropriate to a determined
regimen. Observes and reports any problems with feed utilization or
acceptance which may require adjustments. Assists in the calculation of
appropriate feeding regimens. Cleans and maintains fish rearing tanks
and raceways. Monitors changes in level or quality of water supplies,
makes adjustments within abilities, and alerts higher level personnel to
problems. Loads, transports, and stocks fish as assigned. Ensures that
conditions at stocking points are adequate for fish survival before
releasing.
Observes fish to identify behavioral abnormalities or possible health
problems, reports to higher level personnel, and assists in
investigation of causes and development of appropriate responses.
Administers chemical treatments as prescribed and under supervision.
Participates in preventive maintenance and repair of facility equipment.
Assists in public outreach efforts. Performs related duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Working knowledge of fish culture principles and practices.
Working knowledge of species and strains of fish reared at the assigned
facility.
Ability to feed fish in appropriate manner and amounts.
Ability to perform water quality and other environmental monitoring.
Ability to participate in data collection on fish development.
Ability to evaluate fish behavioral abnormalities and to determine the
urgency of responses.
Awareness of diseases and stress factors which may adversely affect fish
being cultured.
Ability to operate and safely use hand and power tools for the
maintenance of vehicles, buildings, and equipment.
Knowledge of the operation and mechanical maintenance of, and repair
techniques for, equipment used at the assigned facility.
Ability to understand and follow instructions of some complexity.
Ability to respond to emergency situations.
## Environmental Factors
Duties are performed primarily at a fish culture station, both indoors
and outdoors in all seasons, but with field trips for stocking purposes.
A valid Vermont driver's license is required. Consistent with training
and experience, incumbents may be solely responsible for operational
surveillance on evening or night shifts or on weekends and are subject
to call-in at any time due to emergencies, employee absences, or other
reasons. Significant physical labor is involved in both fish culture and
maintenance activities under varying climatic conditions.
information, please see: https://www.vermontjoblink.com/jobs/1197552
## Overview
Examples of Work
Administers feed to fish using techniques appropriate to a determined
regimen. Observes and reports any problems with feed utilization or
acceptance which may require adjustments. Assists in the calculation of
appropriate feeding regimens. Cleans and maintains fish rearing tanks
and raceways. Monitors changes in level or quality of water supplies,
makes adjustments within abilities, and alerts higher level personnel to
problems. Loads, transports, and stocks fish as assigned. Ensures that
conditions at stocking points are adequate for fish survival before
releasing.
Observes fish to identify behavioral abnormalities or possible health
problems, reports to higher level personnel, and assists in
investigation of causes and development of appropriate responses.
Administers chemical treatments as prescribed and under supervision.
Participates in preventive maintenance and repair of facility equipment.
Assists in public outreach efforts. Performs related duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Working knowledge of fish culture principles and practices.
Working knowledge of species and strains of fish reared at the assigned
facility.
Ability to feed fish in appropriate manner and amounts.
Ability to perform water quality and other environmental monitoring.
Ability to participate in data collection on fish development.
Ability to evaluate fish behavioral abnormalities and to determine the
urgency of responses.
Awareness of diseases and stress factors which may adversely affect fish
being cultured.
Ability to operate and safely use hand and power tools for the
maintenance of vehicles, buildings, and equipment.
Knowledge of the operation and mechanical maintenance of, and repair
techniques for, equipment used at the assigned facility.
Ability to understand and follow instructions of some complexity.
Ability to respond to emergency situations.
## Environmental Factors
Duties are performed primarily at a fish culture station, both indoors
and outdoors in all seasons, but with field trips for stocking purposes.
A valid Vermont driver's license is required. Consistent with training
and experience, incumbents may be solely responsible for operational
surveillance on evening or night shifts or on weekends and are subject
to call-in at any time due to emergencies, employee absences, or other
reasons. Significant physical labor is involved in both fish culture and
maintenance activities under varying climatic conditions.
Source : Masco Corporation