Fish Hatchery Technician – Goldendale Hatchery – Non-Permanent – *00406-24

FULL-TIME/NON-PERMANENT

FISH HATCHERY TECHNICIAN
WDFW HATCHERIES DIVISION

GOLDENDALE HATCHERY
Goldendale, Washington – Klickitat County

Anticipated Appointment Length: 4 Months
February 1, 2024 – May 31, 2024

Are you interested in learning about the work performed at a hatchery?  

Perform scientific, technical, and related maintenance duties at the hatchery, rearing anadromous and non-anadromous species of fish.

Provide sustainable fish and wildlife recreational opportunities in the state of Washington by supporting conservation!

With your experience, you will perform scientific, technical, and related maintenance duties, and assist with rearing fish.

The optimal applicant leads by example, has a positive can-do attitude, is eager to work hard, and has excellent fish husbandry skills.

You thrive on building collaboration and teamwork, and look forward to working with other staff to meet WDFW program goals, answer questions from visitors, and lead tours of the hatchery facilities.

Duties

Here are some things you will be doing in this role,

Perform fish culture: 

• Feeds fish according to pond populations and weight samples. Adjust feed size and amount fed as directed.
• Monitors egg and fish production and Disinfects and enumerates eggs.
• Assists in identifying, sorting, and sampling species for spawning and adult distribution.
• Cleans ponds and raceways, troughs, and incubator systems to maintain fish health.
• Identifies marked adults and collects tags/marks for bio sampling.
• Assist in inventorying and grading fish populations, marking trailer inventories, weight samples and plants.
• Picks eggs loss by hand or using equipment and incubates for facility programs or shipments.

Operation and Maintenance of Facility and Equipment: 

• Maintains proper water flow and rearing environments as directed.
• Actively identifies safety hazards and takes action or recommends remedies as appropriate.
• Perform maintenance duties in and around hatchery and residences to preserve a clean and safe working environment as directed.
• Applies herbicides or controlled burning for weed control as directed.
• Maintain road access to residences, hatchery by plowing, grading, and snow blowers.

Record Keeping and Reporting: 

• Proficient use of computers and software to perform various aspects of hatchery work.
• Record daily fed, mortalities in rearing units, water temperatures and other hatchery related data.
• Reports changes in fish behavior and rearing environments to supervisors.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work Setting, including hazards:
  • Outside in all weather conditions (raining, snowing, sunny, dark, cold or hot). Repetitively lift at least 50lbs.  Use respirator and other PPE while working with various chemicals used at facility. Perform strenuous physical activities, follow instructions and complete assigned tasks, gather and compile data, and use sound judgment.
  • Must be able to negotiate water in emergency situations.
• Schedule:
  • Typically, Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
  • May work 10 days on, 4 days off, adjusted by workload.
• Travel Requirements:
  • Travel as needed to meet work demands.
• Tools and Equipment:
  • Work with hand & power tools, lawn care equipment, egg picking machines, passenger vehicles, CWT identification equipment, trash pumps, pressure washers, diesel generators, small gas engine, computers and software.
• Customer Interactions:
  • Interact with small community groups and individual constituents on a regular basis.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• GED or high school diploma.

License: 

• Valid driver’s license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 
In addition to the required qualifications above, 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/listed on your 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.

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:

Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Vacation, Sick, and other Leave*, 11 Paid Holidays per year*, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Long Term Disability & Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), Employee Assistance Program, Commute Trip Reduction Incentives (Download PDF reader), Combined Fund Drive, SmartHealth.

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 Cheri.Weld@dfw.wa.gov.
• 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 Cheri.Weld@dfw.wa.gov.
• 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.  

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 JaymeChase@dfw.wa.gov, 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 support@neogov.com.

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