Careers

Minimum Qualifications:

• Three years of experience in the fish health specialist field or a closely related field with knowledge of chemical, microbiological, virological and parasitology principles, microbiological laboratory techniques and terminology used in diagnosis of fish diseases, methods of fish disease prevention and control. At least one year of the experience must be at a technical or professional level performing activities in a fish or wildlife program such as researching and analyzing data, conducting investigations, applying pertinent laws and regulations, or coordinating and monitoring project activities; AND

• A Bachelor's degree in biological sciences such as biology, microbiology, zoology, fisheries science or veterinary medicine which includes successful completion of course work in fish diseases or fish health management and fisheries related courses or a closely-related Bachelor's degree with at least 45 quarter (30 semester) hours of biological/ecological coursework, or three additional years of  experience in the fish health specialist field or a closely related field with knowledge of chemical, microbiological, virological and parasitology principles, microbiological laboratory techniques and terminology used in diagnosis of fish diseases, methods of fish disease prevention and control biological.

A Master's degree in biological sciences such as biology, microbiology, zoology, fisheries science or veterinary medicine which includes successful completion of course work in fish diseases or fish health management and fisheries related courses; Fisheries or Wildlife Science or a closely-related Master's degree in biological/ecological sciences will substitute for up to one year of the required experience.

A Doctorate degree in biological sciences such as biology, microbiology, zoology, fisheries science or veterinary medicine which includes successful completion of course work in fish diseases or fish health management and fisheries related courses; Fisheries or Wildlife Science or a closely-related Doctorate degree in biological/ecological sciences will substitute for up to two years of the required experience.

Applicants who have obtained a Master's degree or Doctorate that included work experience from an internship, work/study, thesis, or similar program may list this experience in their application to receive credit for the work experience. The Master's degree/Doctorate and applicable work experience will be considered separately and both the education and applicable experience may count toward minimum qualifications.

Requested Skills:

• Collecting biological samples, observing behaviors, making assessments, and recording data for wild or captive populations of animals

• Knowledge and experience of fish health and pathology

• Experience in fisheries and aquaculture

• Writing technical reports related to natural resources

• Veterinary Medical Degree (DVM, VMD, or BScV)

• Experience with coldwater finfish aquaculture species

• Experience with herd health management

• Experience with medical record keeping