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Posting Closing Date: 06/09/2025
Anticipated salary: $40,000 annually plus benefits
Location: Blackwater Fisheries Center - 8384 Fish Hatchery Rd. Holt, FL 32564
Minimum Qualifications:
· 5 years of professional experience in a closely related biological field or laboratory program is required.
· A bachelor's degree with a major in biological or physical science can substitute for 4 years of professional experience.
· Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preference may be given to candidates with the following qualifications:
· A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in biological or physical science - preferably in the fisheries/aquaculture science field and two years of professional experience in an aquaculture setting; or
· A master's degree from an accredited college or university in biological or physical science, preferably in the fisheries/aquaculture science field.
· Previous aquaculture experience in culturing and rearing fish intensively (indoor tanks) and extensively (outdoor ponds).
Requirements:
· Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory Level 1 background check at no cost to the candidate.
· Typical hours are from 7:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Central Standard Time, Monday through Friday. Not eligible for Telework. This position requires periodic work time on weekends, evenings, and in excess of 8 hours/day. Occasional overnight travel may be required.
· Ability to work outdoors in the heat or cold and in water for extended periods to accomplish job duties.
Position Overview and Responsibilities:
FWC seeks a dynamic individual to work as a team member in a freshwater fish hatchery production setting at Blackwater Fisheries Center. Candidates should possess strong skills and documentable experience in two or more of the following fields: agriculture, aquaculture, fisheries science/management, aquatic ecology, natural resources management, research, hydrology, entomology, ichthyology, limnology, engineering, basic statistics, and population dynamics.
Daily activities will include assisting with all aspects of the intensive and extensive production of freshwater fish to meet variable annual goals, including pond preparation, management, monitoring, harvesting and stocking. Cleaning and maintaining intensive tanks and raceways. Coordination with hatchery and regional staff will be required. Job duties include routine equipment, building, and facilities maintenance.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
· Knowledge of aquaculture and pond management
· Knowledge of basic water quality testing techniques and parameters for fish culture
· Knowledge of data analysis techniques relevant to aquaculture production
· Knowledge of project planning
· Skill in writing (both technical and popular articles)
· Possess good customer service, telephone, and data management skills
· Ability to professionally explain Project, Division, and Agency programs, policies, and procedures to the public and other stakeholders
· Ability to lift and move 60 lbs.
Why should I apply?
If you are looking to work closely with a dedicated team to carry out fish culture practices and are a self-motivated person who thinks innovatively and is passionate about fish culture and production for the benefit of conservation, this position is for you. Blackwater Fisheries Center is located in Santa Rosa County, FL. in a rural area within the beautiful Blackwater State Forest with numerous nearby recreational opportunities and close proximity to Crestview, Milton, and Pensacola, FL.