Fish Hatchery Technician – Non-permanent *06770-20
- Description
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Full-Time/Non-permanent
2-months
Fish Hatchery Technician
270 North Valley Road, Naselle, WA
Anticipated start date is November 1, 2020.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 hardwork it takes to care for them.
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.
Female salmon being spawned for next year’s brood stock.
- Duties
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Assist in daily Hatchery operations
Tasks include:- Feed Fish
- Clean intakes
- Clean raceways
- Loading mass marking trailer
Recordkeeping and Reporting
Tasks include:- Assist hatchery staff in recording fish, collected, eggs taken, feed and pond mortalities.
Operation and Maintenance of Facility
Tasks include:- Washes and clean ponds, intakes, tanks, troughs and egg trays.
- Operating high pressure pumps and manual cleaning of rearing containers with brooms and brushes.
Operation and Maintenance of Equipment
Tasks include:- Assist hatchery staff in performing equipment maintenance.
Other duties as assigned
Tasks include:- Occasionally drives a standard truck or flatbed to deliver hatchery supplies.
- Drive a standard truck or flatbed to deliver hatchery supplies.
Working Conditions:
Work Setting, including hazards:- Standing in cold water most of the time collecting fish.
- Performing strenuous physical activities.
- Ability to lift-up to 30 pounds.
Schedule:
- The schedule will be Monday – Friday 7:00 am – 3:30 pm, hours may vary depending on weather and availability of fish.
- Workload demands may require work outside the assigned work hours and adjustment of work schedules.
Travel requirements:
- Maybe required to travel to other hatcheries to assist in hatchery operations.
Tools and Equipment:
- Performs mechanical tasks using power and hand tools.
Customer Interactions:
- Communicate effectively with the public.
Housing
- There is no agency housing available for this position.
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). - Qualifications
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- Graduation from high school or GED. Preferred work experience in a hatchery setting.
Knowledge and Abilities Desired:
- Basic fish culture techniques; rearing procedures; able to identify adult salmonids
- Water dynamics (e.g. flows, flow patterns, availability, temperature, etc.)
- Basic math (add/subtract/multiply/divide); calculate and understand quantities and proportions
- Computer knowledge; basic understanding of spreadsheets, word processing
- Calibration of specialized instruments (e.g. scales, Dissolved Oxygen meters)
- Safe and proper use and maintenance of tools and equipment
- Knowledge of available resources and guides needed to help complete forms and documents correctly
- Applicable agency policies and procedures
- Safety regulations
- Supplemental Information
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To 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 (personal references do not count as professional)
Please note: Failure to follow the above application instructions will lead to disqualification. E-mailed documents will not be accepted in lieu of attaching your documents to the online profile.
Upon submission of your online application, you will immediately receive a confirming e-mail. You will then be notified via e-mail of your status during the process. In addition to the e-mail notifications, you can check the status of your application at any time by visiting your online profile at www.careers.wa.gov. Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, we ask your understanding and encourage you to use the online process and avoid calling for information.NOTE:
Pursuant to the Governor’s Directive, 20-08, this position will be subject to one furlough day per week through one day per month beginning October 1, 2020, through November 30, 2020.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.
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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.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 RecruitmentTeam@dfw.wa.gov.
- Subject line should include recruitment number, position and Vet (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 (Example:#10155 Biologist 1 – MS)
- Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov
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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.