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Salary– $30,624.00 – $39,528.00 Annually

Our Fish Hatchery Technician, 

  • Feeds fish according to pond populations and weight samples – adjusts feed size and amount of fed.
  • Assists in identifying, sorting, and sampling species for spawning and adult distribution.
  • Identifies marked adults and collects tags/marks for bio sampling.
  • Assists in identifying all targeted and non-targeted species, gender, stock origin and condition of maturity when trapping and spawning adults.
  • Performs maintenance duties in and around hatchery and residences to preserve a clean and safe working environment as directed.
  • Assists in loading fish for transport using a variety of methods such as: electric fish pump, brail, and crane.
  • Assists in scanning fish for various tags using coded wire tag wands, pit tag detectors, and other tag associated equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

  • Work Setting, including hazards:
    • Work is performed within a Hatchery facility.
  • Schedule:
    • Typically, work schedule is 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, occasional 10 days on 4 days off, adjusted by workload.
  • Travel Requirements:
    • Travel as needed to meet work demands.
  • Tools and Equipment:
    • Power and hand 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:
    • Communicating effectively with public and volunteers; interaction with small community groups and individual constituents on a regular basis.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High School Diploma or GED.

Certifications/Licenses: 

  • A valid driver’s license is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: 

On August 9, 2021 Gov. Jay Inslee issued Proclamation 21-14 (Download PDF reader), that requires all employees of executive cabinet agencies to be fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine, by Oct. 18, 2021, as a condition of your employment. Pursuant to this mandate, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination as a part of the hiring process. Your vaccination status will be verified at new employee onboarding. Exemptions may be granted for religious or medical purposes.

A list of acceptable documents to provide verification can be reviewed here. Vaccination acceptable documents link (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader)

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:

  • 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 NOTES: 

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. We have transitioned to a virtual recruitment process, to include web-based interviews.

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