WARREN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
NOTICE OF VACANCY
HATCHERY AIDE
The Warren County Department of Public Works is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Hatchery Aide. The hatchery aide assists in providing primary care for fish at the Warren County Fish Hatchery. An employee in this class performs a variety of tasks which pertain to the rearing of trout from eggs to adults, for stocking County waterways. The work involves responsibility for providing primary care for fish at the Warren County Fish Hatchery through daily observation of fish, gathering statistics of populations, feeding fish, treating diseased fish as well as stocking streams, cleaning, repair and minor construction work to the hatchery buildings and grounds to promote the comfort and safety of fish as well as visitors to the hatchery. Does related work as required.
SALARY: $45,079 (2026 Base Salary)
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Working knowledge of fish culture and feeding practices as well as fish disinfection techniques;
Working knowledge of materials, methods and equipment used in cleaning, caring and repairing facilities and related grounds;
Ability to understand and use the concepts of normal and abnormal fish behavior, stress, signs of disease and ripeness;
Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions, such as those pertaining to use of feed and chemicals, and work assignments pertaining to rearing fish;
Ability to courteously and tactfully deal with the public with regard to fish care and public safety;
Ability to read and write and do simple mathematical computations and take measurements of weight, volume and length;
Ability to use tools and equipment associated with rearing fish; Ability to keep records and charts;
Physical condition commensurate with demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- One (1) year of work experience, or its part-time equivalent in fish culture, fish hatchery, fisheries biology or handling animals in a zoological or wildlife setting or veterinarians office; or
- Nine (9) semester credit hours in biological or animal behavior science or a closely related field; or
- An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Possession of a valid New York State Class D motor vehicle license at time of appointment.
Candidates should send an application, resume and letter of intent by 4/28/2026 to:
Warren County Department of Public Works
Kevin Hajos, P.E.
4028 Main Street, Warrensburg, NY 12885
hajosk@WarrenCountyNY.gov
Applications may be obtained from http://www.warrencountyny.gov/jobs or by clicking here.
WARREN COUNTY IS AN EOE/AA EMPLOYER
