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Fish Culture Station Foreman - Tionesta

Salary

$48,968.00 - $73,817.00 Annually

Location

Forest County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2025-38062-61030

Department

Fish & Boat Commission

Division

FB Tionesta St Fsh Htchry

Opening Date

12/15/2025

Closing Date

1/13/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

61030

Position Number

00013860

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

J2

Pay Group

ST05

Bureau / Division Code

00223415

Bureau / Division

Bureau of Hatcheries, Tionesta State Fish Hatchery

Worksite Address

172 Fish Hatchery Lane

City

Tionesta, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

16353

Contact Name

Scott Hobbie

Contact Email

[email protected]

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

THE POSITION

Are you a reliable, hard-working individual ready to explore a career in fisheries? The Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission is looking for a Fish Culture Station Foreman to join our Tionesta State Fish Hatchery in Forest County. In this role, you will oversee activities at the hatchery to ensure safe and efficient operations as well as regulatory compliance. Spend your day outdoors and play a key role in protecting, conserving, and enhancing the Commonwealth's aquatic resources!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Fish Culture Station Foreman, you will be responsible for supervising fish culturists in the propagation of fish for stocking for Commonwealth waters. You will have the opportunity to play an integral part of the day-to-day operations at Tionesta State Fish Hatchery, while working alongside personnel to prioritize the hatchery needs to ensure efficiency. Work involves assisting with developing fish distribution schedules; producing and stocking trout and other species; directing building, grounds, and equipment maintenance and repair; handling recruitment; performing a variety of administrative functions including procurement tasks; as well as serving as the point of contact for public inquiries.

Bring your dedication and ambition to the Tionesta State Fish Hatchery!

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD\_NEOGOV.asp?p=00013860)

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

+ Full-time employment, 40 hours per week

+ Work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday. The selected candidate may be required to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.

+ Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.

+ Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

+ You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

+ One year of experience as a Fish Culturist 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration);or

+ Two years of technical experience in the propagation and care of food or game fish;or

+ An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirements:

+ This position requires possession of an active Class B Commercial Driver’s License.

Other Requirements:

+ You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.

+ You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

+ This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.

+ Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

How to Apply:

+ Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

+ If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

+ Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

+ Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

+ Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

+ 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

+ Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).

+ Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.

+ Your score is valid for this specific posting only.

+ You must provide complete and accurate information or:

+ your score may be lower than deserved.

+ you may be disqualified.

+ You may only apply/testoncefor this posting.

+ Your results will be provided via email.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks

Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

01

Do you possess a Class B Commercial Driver's License which is not under suspension?

+ Yes

+ No

02

If yes, please provide the license number, issuing state, and expiration date. If no, please type N/A in the box below.

03

Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Fish Culturist 2 for one or more years full-time?

+ Yes

+ No

04

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

05

How many years of full-time technical experience do you possess in the propagation and care of food or game fish?

+ A. 2 or more years

+ B. 1 but less than 2 years

+ C. Less than 1 year

+ D. None

06

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

07

How much college level coursework have you completed? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitinghttps://www.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services link.

+ A. 60 or more credits

+ B. 30 but less than 60 credits

+ C. 15 but less than 30 credits

+ D. Less than 15 credits

+ E. None

08

How much college level coursework have you completed in fish biology, fish ecology, fisheries management, ichthyology, fish culture, fish physiology, fish pathology, limnology, aquatic ecology, aquatic entomology or water quality? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitinghttps://www.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services link.

+ A. 12 or more credits

+ B. 9 but less than 12 credits

+ C. 6 but less than 9 credits

+ D. Less than 6 credits

+ E. None

09

If you chose an option related to college credits above, please list the course name and number of credits in the box below to support the number of credits claimed. If you chose "None", type N/A in the box.

10

You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application, or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.

All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each work behavior carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose for each work behavior must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .

+ Yes

11

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - MONITOR CONDITIONSMonitor the physical and environmental conditions of fish and mussels to maintain optimum rearing conditions including appropriate fish densities with available water flows, type of rearing areas utilized, water characteristics, and water enhancement and re-use systems. Monitor water quality and flow. Recommend adjustments to correct issues affecting fish health, reproduction, or growth.Levels of PerformanceSelect the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience monitoring the physical and environmental conditions of fish or mussels to maintain optimum rearing conditions and recommending adjustments to correct issues.

+ B. I have experience monitoring the physical and environmental conditions of aquatic organisms OTHER THAN fish or mussels to maintain optimum rearing conditions and recommending adjustments to correct issues.

+ C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to fisheries or aquatic sciences.

+ D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

12

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ Your experience monitoring the physical and environmental conditions of living organisms.

+ The type(s) of living organisms for which you monitored conditions.

+ The actual duties you performed.

+ Your level of responsibility.

13

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

+ College/University

+ Course Title(s)

+ Credits/Clock Hours

14

WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - COLLECT, RECORD, AND ANALYZE DATACollect, record, and analyze fish or mussel hatchery data. Enter collected data into a database.Levels of PerformanceSelect the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience collecting and entering fish or mussel hatchery data into a database. I ALSO analyzed the recorded data to draw conclusions.

+ B. I have experience collecting and entering fish or mussel hatchery data into a database. I DO NOT have experience ANALYZING fisheries data collected.

+ C. I have experience collecting and entering data into a database. The data was not related to fish or mussel hatcheries.

+ D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to statistics or data analysis.

+ E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

15

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ The type(s) of data you collected and recorded.

+ Your experience analyzing fish and mussel hatchery data.

+ Your level of responsibility.

16

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

+ College/University

+ Course Title(s)

+ Credits/Clock Hours

17

WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONWrite reports on chemicals/pesticides used to maintain fish health, treatments and procedures, inventory of stocked fish, water flows and precipitation, feed deliveries, and fish losses in rearing or stocking.Levels of PerformanceSelect the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience writing reports detailing results and conclusions related to fish or mussel hatcheries. I was responsible for the final documents/versions.

+ B. I have experience writing portions or sections of reports detailing results and/or conclusions related to fish or mussel hatcheries. I was not responsible for the entire document.

+ C. I have experience writing reports detailing results and conclusions. This was not related to fish or mussel hatcheries.

+ D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to business writing, technical writing, English composition, or journalism.

+ E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

18

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ The type(s) of documents you prepared.

+ Your level of responsibility.

19

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

+ College/University

+ Course Title(s)

+ Credits/Clock Hours

Required Question

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov