Job Details
Advertisement Opens: Sept. 28, 2020 |
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Advertisement Closes: Oct. 19, 2020 |
Full Time: Yes |
Salary: $39,925.00 - $61,706.00 Annually |
Minimum Education and/or Experience: The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma; plus two years of field experience in wildlife or fisheries management or forestry or land management, or a related area. |
Preferred Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Fisheries, or Wildlife Management, or a related field is preferred. |
Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:
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Preferred Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills: Knowledge of or experience in current fish propagation techniques. Good oral and written communication skills and the ability to work well with others. Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point) and Google apps. Ability to learn quickly and work independently as well as under direct supervision. Willingness to work on weekends as necessary. Occasionally will be required to work long hours under harsh conditions. May be required to obtain and maintain a pesticide applicator license and a commercial driver’s license. |
Position Location: City: Lonoke, Arkansas Office: Joe Hogan State Fish Hatchery Division: Fisheries |
Job Summary: The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) Biological Technician I is responsible for forest and fish propagation, fire prevention, cultivation, and harvesting activities and/or maintaining a wildlife management area. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency policy. |
Typical Functions:
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Specific Duties and Responsibilities: The selected individual will be responsible for assisting in planning and participating in the operations of a warmwater fish hatchery, which will include specialized fish spawning projects and specialized research projects. Those duties will include, but are not limited to: the general upkeep of hatchery grounds, operating mowing equipment, assisting hatchery crew in general maintenance, operating trucks and tractors, assisting in fish harvest operations, performing public relations activities, operating and generating reports on computer-based programs, and other duties as deemed necessary. The job requires heavy physical demands, working in inclement weather, and travel away from assigned duty station for short periods of time. The employee will be required to wear a commission uniform. |
Certificates, Licenses, or Registrations: Must possess a valid Arkansas driver’s license. |
Special Job Dimensions: n/a |
Other Specific Information: All applicants are subject to a criminal background check. |
As an equal opportunity employer, the Commission will make any reasonable accommodations necessary to ensure equal employment opportunities.