• Carries out personnel actions, e.g.: recruitment, hire recommendations, evaluations, corrective actions.  
• Ensures that expectations are adhered to.
• Coordinates operations of assigned facilities.
• Responds to workload demands by coordinating staffing across hatchery facilities. Ensures that workload demands are met within their assigned facility as well as other facilities within their region through coordination between the supervisors of those facilities.
• Ensures safety compliance and safety training coordination.
• Serves as a leader/role model for other staff.

• Meets with fish health specialist to ensure production quality.
• Communicates with hatchery staff the emerging fish health issues. 
• Understands how facility production contributes to harvest and/or conservation Monitors.
• Responsible for the collection and compilation of biological data and its input into Fish Books data base.

• Trains and ensures staff compliance with policy, procedure, laws, rules, regulations, i.e., HSRG, HGMP, DOE, L&I, SARA Title 2, DOT, Co-Managers, NOAA, USFW as it pertains to facility production and operation.  
• As the ranking on-site Agency employee, responsible for resolving issues and problems as they arise. Communicates and coordinates with agency personnel and outside entities as needed to resolve issues. 
• Responsible for ensuring facility upkeep and maintenance. Communicates with agency personnel, or contacts contractors to coordinate repairs or improvements. When possible, repairs and maintains or directs staff to repair or maintain facility infrastructure or equipment.
• Prioritizes and coordinates implementation of upgrade/repair and communicates to C.M. or other agency personnel.

• Coordinates and communicates as agency lead with constituent groups and volunteers and State, local, federal, Tribal entities to achieve agency mission (e.g., artificial production and nutrient enhancement).
• Represents agency policy when speaking in public forums and to constituent requests.  Performs work previously performed by the COESS classification since it has been abolished.
• Represents the agency professionally and communicates effectively on potentially sensitive policy issues to influence decision making of internal or external entities.

• Work Setting, including hazards:   
  • Outside in all weather conditions whether it is raining, snowing, sunny, dark, cold, or hot. Typically, the employee in this position will be working outside about 250 days a year.
  • At times this position will be required to repetitively lift at least 50lbs. Use respirator and other PPE while working with various chemicals used at facility.
  • Must be able to negotiate water in emergency situations.
  • Perform strenuous physical activities, follow instructions, and complete assigned tasks, gather and compile data, use sound judgment, and assist in training entry level employees.
• Schedule:   
  • Typically, Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
  • Work hours can vary greatly for this position at different time of the year depending on the work schedule and weather conditions.
  • This position may require standby which means the employee is responsible for overseeing the facility for the remaining 16 hours of the day. When on standby this position will require the employee to work ten days and be off 4.
• Travel Requirements: 
  • Travel may be required for short periods of time to accomplish agency goals and required training, or to attend meetings.
• Tools and Equipment: 
  • Hand and power tools, lawn care equipment, tractors, forklifts, welding equipment, egg picking machines, water sampling instruments, small and large fish transport trucks, passenger vehicles, adult fish pumps, adult fish counters, CWT identification equipment, trash pumps, pressure washers, diesel generators, small gas engine powered equipment, computers, and software.
• Customer Interactions:
  • Interaction with co-managers and constituents almost daily.
  • May communicate with media outlets.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• One (1) year of experience as a Fish Hatchery Specialist 3.

• An associate’s degree in fisheries technology, biology or closely allied field, and three (3) years of experience performing fish culture duties in a hatchery.

• A bachelor’s degree in fisheries, biology, or closely allied field and three (3) years of experience performing fish culture duties in a hatchery.
  • Please note: Four (4) years of experience performing a variety of fish culture duties in a hatchery will substitute for the bachelor’s degree.

• Valid driver’s license.

• Some positions may require the employee to have a Commercial Driver’s License or Pesticide Applicators License.
• Must be trained in supervising CDL holders and federal drug and alcohol training.

• Two- or four-year degree in Fisheries or closely associated field.
• Experience managing multi-species rearing programs, managing multiple personnel on site and at remote facilities.
• Ability to make sound judgments with little information or time to analyze.
• Experience managing and building budgets and contracts.

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:

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).

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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. For further information, please contact us at Cheri.Weld@dfw.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.

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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