General Description:

Assists Fisheries and Law Enforcement staff by stocking trout into streams and lakes.

Specific Duties:

• Assists Hatchery personnel with delivery and stocking of trout into streams and lakes, as assigned.
• Carries trout from the truck to the stream or lake in buckets or nets
• Distributes trout along streams or in lakes as needed/directed
• Assists with road safety
• Must keep the assigned stocking effort confidential, in order to maintain the integrity of the unannounced stocking program, which ensures a fair opportunity for all anglers, and upholds the management objectives of the Fisheries Division stocking plan
• Provide 2-4 hours, or more of service per stocking activity
• Keep records and make reports as required
• May be required/permitted to drive state vehicle during the course of operations (Requires written authorization from CWF Program Coordinator.)

Qualifications:

• Repeatedly lifting moderate to heavy buckets and nets (up to 50 lbs.) of fish
• Hauling nets and buckets of fish over rough terrain to release sites
• Climbing onto raised truck bed (may be slippery)
• Available on week days and, on occasion, weekends
• Willing to work in all weather conditions
• Provide own clothing and footwear suitable to safely perform this position

Training:

• Orientation
• Safety Training
• On-the-job training

Time Commitment:

• Once a month to as often as a couple of times a week, depending on water conditions and other considerations
• Seasonal — Fall through late Spring