The Dingell-Johnson Act placed an excise tax on fishing tackle and boating accessories. This money goes into the Sport Fish Restoration Fund. As with many natural resource agencies, the Commission experiences a very low turnover rate. Approximately 60 percent of our permanent positions are covered by civil service and are generally professional or technical in nature. Civil Service appointments are based on the results of a civil service test and the Veteran's Preference Act.
Many applicants compete for a few positions.
When the Civil Service test dates are announced, complete a Civil Service Application and mail directly to the Civil Service Commission to be scheduled for a test. Do not send an application to the Civil Service Commission until the test is announced or your application will be returned. Listed below are some job descriptions and requirements for the civil service jobs. In raising and stocking over 30 million fish each year, the PFBC employs over 100 Fish Culturists. They work at 14 fish culture stations scattered across the state.