Full-Time/Non-permanent 
3-month Fish Hatchery Specialist 2 
Hatchery Division – Fish Program
Cottonwood Acclimation Pond
401 S. Cottonwood St., Dayton, WA
Anticipated start date is February 1, 2021 through April 30, 2021.
 
This recruitment is for one (1) non-permanent Fish Hatchery Specialist 2 in the Fish Program, Hatchery Division.
This recruitment is essential to maintain operations and fulfill WFDW’s legal obligations.  Essential and critical function:  Maintain animal husbandry, maintain hatchery operations to ensure fish/animals stay alive and associated testing/vet response etc.

You love Washington’s beautiful outdoors you care about their resources and you are willing to do the hard work it takes to care for them.

We are seeking one (1) highly motivated and experienced Fish Hatchery Specialist to work alongside a diverse team promoting the conservation of Washington State’s salmonid population.

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) currently operates 87 hatchery facilities, the majority dedicated to producing salmon and/or steelhead. There are also 51 tribal hatcheries and 12 federal hatcheries that produce salmon and steelhead for harvest.   Hatcheries have operated in Washington State for more than a century, beginning with a facility on the Kalama River in 1895.

This position performs a variety of technical and scientific fish culture duties and hatchery related maintenance, primarily at the Cottonwood and Dayton Acclimation Ponds and within the Lyons Ferry Complex.

KEY DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Fish Culture

Tasks include: 

• Feeds fish their calculated daily ration
• Monitors fish behavior and health
• Operates off site adult collection facility, Identifies, sorts, and samples species for spawning and adult distribution and reports to lead worker and supervisor daily.
• Collects fish tissue and fluid samples and records data

 Facility and Equipment Operation and Maintenance

Tasks include: 

• Maintains proper water flow and rearing environments
• Responds to alarms, determining and taking appropriate action
• Monitors and maintains facility support systems
• Organizes and maintains hatchery tools, equipment, and grounds
• Communicates safety concerns in a timely and accurate manner (management to staff and staff to management)
• Uses tools and equipment properly and safely

 Public Contact and Communications

Tasks include: 

• Responds to questions from visitors to the facility
• Conducts organized tours
• Interacts with the public in a polite, professional manner
• Identifies the best way to respond when faced with difficult-to-answer questions or when information is not readily obtainable

 WORKING CONDITIONS: 

• All applicants applying for this position should understand that standby is a requirement for all positions in the Fish Hatchery Specialist series.

• Management may determine it is necessary to assign it in order to accomplish the goals and objectives of the agency and as necessary to protect the resources of the agency and if assigned, it will be a requirement of the position.

Work Setting, including hazards:

• Cold weather, ice, snow, must be careful at the remote trap. 

Schedule: 

Housing  

• There is no agency housing available for this position.

Standby:   

• Standby is assigned.
• This position may require standby, the employee is responsible for overseeing the facility for the remaining 16 hours of the day. While on standby this position will work ten days and be off 4.

Travel:   

• Travel to the acclimation pond weekly to work.
• Very little travel is associated with work.

Tools and Equipment:  

Customer Interactions: 

Union – WAFHP: 

This position is 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).

Preferred Qualifications: 

OR 

OR 

OR

 Note:  Professional equivalent experience may substitute, year for year, for education requirement.

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

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:

• Three professional references

Important Note:
The Department of Fish and Wildlife’s priority during the Covid-19 health crisis is to keep our staff, candidates, and the public safe.  We are hiring and encourage you to apply to open positions.  Many of our staff are currently working from home; we have transitioned to a virtual recruitment process, to include web-based interviews.

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 professionalism, accountability, empathy, integrity, service, and respect.

The Department of Fish and Wildlife’s priority during the Covid-19 health crisis is to keep our staff, candidates, and the public safe.  We are hiring and encourage you to apply to open positions.  Many of our staff are currently working from home; we have transitioned to a virtual recruitment process, to include web-based interviews.

VETERAN PREFERENCE NOTICE: 

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

• Notify us of your military spouse status by email at RecruitmentTeam@dfw.wa.gov. 
• Subject line should 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 RecruitmentTeam@dfw.wa.gov. 
• Subject line should 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

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 may call (360) 902-2276 or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at (800) 833-6388.

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