The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has a job vacancy for a Fish Culture Research Technician position, within the Fisheries Bureau located in Moravia, IA. This Natural Resource Technician 2 position serves on the Fish Culture Research Team to assist the Research Biologist in all aspects of fish culture research designed to make Iowa DNR fish hatcheries more efficient and productive. To accomplish this, the Research Technician is expected to work with biologists and technicians in Iowa DNR fish hatcheries to identify problems affecting fish reproduction, rearing, and transportation; design and conduct research to solve these problems; and work with hatchery employees to implement research findings.
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20-01102
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Conservation and Recreation Division, Fisheries Bureau, Moravia, IA
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40 hour work week. 7:30 am - 4:00 pm Monday through Friday with participation in a year round weekend work rotation. Standby duty mandatory, thereby the requirement of being able to be present at Rathbun Fish Culture Research Facility and Rathbun Fish Hatchery within 20 minutes to respond to alarm calls. Possibility of working 2nd shift
during Walleye broodstock collection and spawning operations. Some travel with
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Closing Date:
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November 12, 2019 – 11:59 p.m.
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For specific job duties, requirements, and application information, visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa, and search by job title.