Fish Hatchery Technician – Non-Perm – Two Openings – *06609-24

TWO (2) OPENINGS

FULL-TIME/NON-PERMANENT
FISH HATCHERY TECHNICIAN

WDFW HATCHERIES DIVISION
ELWHA HATCHERY
Port Angeles, Washington – Clallam County

Anticipated Appointment Length: 4 Months
July 1, 2024 – October 31, 2024

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

Perform scientific, technical, and related maintenance duties at hatchery facilities, trap sites, and acclimation ponds within the complex.

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

Duties:

Here is what you will be doing, 

Fish Culture: 

• Feeds fish according to feed sheet and direction from FHS 3 & FHS 2
• Monitors egg and fish production
• Assists in identifying, sorting, and sampling species for spawning and adult distribution.
• Cleans ponds and raceways, troughs, and incubator systems to maintain fish health.
• Assist in identifying 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.

Operation and Maintenance of Facility and Equipment: 

• Maintains proper water flow and rearing environments as directed by FHS’s.
• Actively identifies safety hazards and reports problems to FHS’s.
• Perform maintenance duties in and around hatchery and residences to preserve a clean and safe working environment as directed.
• Responds to hatchery alarms, determining and taking appropriate corrective actions.
• Service and maintain small gas engines and hatchery related equipment or structures.

Record Keeping and Reporting:

• Use of computers and software in order to perform various aspects of hatchery work
• Record daily feed, 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:
  • Work is performed outside in all weather conditions, and the employee will be working outside about 250 days a year.
  • Work includes  strenuous physical activities, including repetitively lifting at least 50lbs.
  • Respirators and other PPE are worn while working with various chemicals used at facility.
  • Must be able to negotiate water in emergency situations.
• Schedule:
  • Typical work schedule is 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, 10 days on/4 days off (including days, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed) but can vary depending on workload and weather conditions.
  • Position may also be approved to work Monday – Friday (8 hour shifts) or four ten-hour shifts pending supervisor approval.
  • May occasionally require travel and work more than 40 hours per week to meet seasonal workload demands throughout the complex as needed.
• Travel Requirements:
  • Travel as needed within complex to meet work demands.
• Tools and Equipment:
  • Table saw, miter saw, skill saw, chainsaw, reciprocating saw, drills, weed eater, lawn mowers, Tractor, leaf blower, hand powered sprayers, gas & electric pumps, welders, pressure washer, generators, hammer, screwdrivers, wrenches, hand saws, pruners, shovels, rakes.
• Customer Interactions:
  • Communicate effectively with public and volunteers.
  • Employee will 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 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 diana.humes@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 diana.humes@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.  

Request an accommodation: 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 Jayme.Chase@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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