Fish Hatchery Technician – Cedar River Hatchery – Non-Permanent – Eight Openings – *07965-24

EIGHT (8) OPENINGS
FULL-TIME/NON-PERMANENT
FISH HATCHERY TECHNICIAN 

CEDAR RIVER HATCHERY
Fish Program – Hatcheries Division
Ravensdale, Washington – King County

In addition to the base salary, this position is eligible for 5% premium pay for positions located in King County.

Multiple openings with a variety of anticipated appointment lengths – apply for one (1) or all the positions listed below by submitting one (1) application!

Three (3) Positions – Anticipated Appointment Length: 2.5 months – August 26, 2024 – November 15, 2024

Three (3) Positions – Anticipated Appointment Length: 3 months – August 26, 2024 – November 30, 2024

One (1) Position – Anticipated Appointment Length: 4 months – August 26, 2024 – December 31, 2024

One (1) Position – Anticipated Appointment Length: 5 months – August 26, 2024 – January 31, 2025

Be a part of the future of fish conservation in Washington while gaining valuable hands-on experience!

Perform scientific, technical, and maintenance duties at Cedar River Hatchery and trap sites within the complex. Rear anadromous species of fish for conservation and fishing opportunities.

Picture yourself, 

Assisting in identifying, sorting, and sampling species for spawning and adult distribution.

With your hand and power tool experience, 

Service and maintain small gas engines and hatchery related equipment or structures.

We are seeking a candidate, 

Who models WDFW values: Accountability, Service, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Empathy (ASPIRE).

Duties:

Here is what you will be doing,

Fish Culture:

• Monitor egg and fish production and disinfect and count eggs. 
• Identify adults and collect tags/marks for biological sampling. 
• Pick egg loss by hand or use equipment and incubates for facility programs or shipments.
• Collect adult fish by volunteer fish trap.
• Assist in fertilizing eggs with sperm, according to pre-determined ratios using established spawning protocols and HGMP requirements. Distribute into rearing vessels at correct loadings.
• Incubate eggs using a Kitoi boxes.
• Assist in loading fish for transport.
• Drive transport vehicle with tank for adults.
• Understand correct safety protocols for all hazardous chemicals/drugs used for all treatments and chemical storage/handling such as formalin, anesthetics, paint thinner, gas/diesel, and other chemicals.

Operation and Maintenance of Facility and Equipment: 

• Maintain proper water flow and rearing environments.
• Perform maintenance duties in and around the hatchery and residences to preserve a clean and safe working environment.
• Wear and use employee safety equipment as directed including, inspecting, cleaning, and repairing employee’s safety equipment. 

Record Keeping and Reporting:

• In office reports including adult weir monitoring sheets and other hatchery related data.
• Report changes in fish behavior and rearing environments to supervisors.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work Setting, including hazards:
  • Cedar River Hatchery is located at the Landsburg Dam near the town of Ravensdale, Washington. The temporary adult trap and weir location is across the Cedar River from the City of Renton’s Carco Park, under the Highway 405 bridge over the Cedar River.         
  • The weir located at the temporary adult trap requires wading in strong currents and inclement weather. 
  • The hatchery is an Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) owned facility and is located on SPU property within the Cedar River Watershed which requires personal security screen approval for access. 
  • Large trucks are required to be operated during many release events both day and night.  
  • Must be able to negotiate water in emergency situations. 
  • Outdoor work in all weather conditions including extreme heat, freezing cold, rain, wind, snow, walking on river, through trees/brush, gill netting, seining, gaffing. 
  • Perform strenuous physical activities, follow instructions and complete assigned tasks, gather and compile data, and use sound judgment. 
  • Walking, climbing, lifting, and carrying or moving 50 pounds is frequent. 
• Schedule:
  • Typically, Monday – Friday, 8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. 
  • Some perform 10 days on 4 days off, adjusted by workload to meet business needs.  
  • Variations of the normal eight-hour workday will be necessary during specific operations and emergency situations.
• Travel Requirements:
  • Travel as needed to meet work demands. 
• Tools and Equipment:
  • Hand and power tools, lawn care equipment, egg picking machines, passenger vehicles, trash pumps, pressure washers, diesel generators, small gas engine, computers and software.
• Customer Interactions:
  • Communicate effectively with the public and volunteers. 
  • Interact with small community groups and individual constituents on a regular basis as well as work cooperatively with WDFW co-workers and all SPU staff, interest groups, and the public. 

Qualifications:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• GED or High School Diploma.

Certifications/Licenses: 

• Valid Driver’s License.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following: 

• Six (6) months of experience working at a fish hatchery.

Supplemental Information:

Please note: Failure to follow the instructions below may lead to disqualification.

Experience and education selected, listed, and detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable in the application.

In order to successfully apply for this position, you MUST complete your profile at www.careers.wa.gov and attach the following to your profile before completing the online application:

• A cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications of this position (Generic cover letter will not be accepted).
• A current resume. 
• Three professional references. 

IMPORTANT NOTE: 

All new employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9 Form) on their first day of work. If hired for this or any position at WDFW, you will be required to provide documentation proving you are eligible to work in the United States. For a list of acceptable documents, please use the following link:  https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

JOIN THE WDFW TEAM:

Learn about our agency and the perks of working for WDFW!

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has some of the most talented people in the natural resource field.  We celebrate and value diversity, appreciating that a workforce composed of those from different backgrounds and experiences creates an inclusive environment, strengthens positive relationships with the local community, and brings new perspectives and approaches to fulfilling the agency’s mission. We value demonstrated skill in living WDFW values of Accountability, Service, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Empathy (ASPIRE).

WDFW employees may be eligible for the following: Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Vacation, Sick, and other Leave types. 

Eleven (11) Paid Holidays per year and one (1) personal holiday if the employee is scheduled to be, or has been, continuously employed by the State of Washington for at least four (4) months. 

Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Long Term Disability & Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA),  and an Employee Assistance Program.

UNION – WAFHP:

These positions are in the bargaining unit represented by the Washington Association of Fish & Wildlife Hatchery Professionals and is subject to the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the State of Washington, Department of Fish & Wildlife, and the Washington Association of Fish Hatchery Professionals (WAFHP).

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer

VETERAN PREFERENCE NOTICE:

To take advantage of veteran preference, please do the following:

• Email a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22 or USDVA signed verification of service letter to [email protected].
• Subject line must include recruitment number, position, and Vet (for example: #10155 Biologist 1 – Veteran)
• Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.

MILITARY SPOUSE PREFERENCE NOTICE: 

To take advantage of military spouse preference, please do the following:

• Notify us of your military spouse status by email at [email protected].  
• Subject line must include recruitment number, position, and MS (for example: #10155 Biologist 1 – MS)
• Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.

Note: Please blackout any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers. 

As part of WDFW’s efforts to advance respectful and inclusive work environments, the Agency expects inclusivity as part of our professional interactions and communications. Therefore, we want to ensure that all individuals feel welcome, are treated fairly and respectfully.  All staff are empowered to fully contribute to serving their work unit, Agency, and the citizens of Washington.

The Department of Fish and Wildlife is an equal opportunity employer.  We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity.  Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.

Should you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the assigned recruiter at [email protected]. 

Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format please contact Jayme Chase by phone 360-902-2278 or email [email protected] , or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at 800-833-6388.

If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or [email protected].