- Description
HIRING NOW – FIFTY (50) OPENINGS FULL-TIME/NON-PERMANENT
SCIENTIFIC TECHNICIAN 1
WDFW Fish Program – Hatchery Division
Multiple Locations Statewide
We’re at a critical point in our annual effort to mark more than 100 million hatchery salmon and steelhead for release into waterways throughout Washington.
Marking these fish is essential for anglers’ ability to catch fish statewide, and to help conserve native fish populations, but we’ve had trouble finding enough people to do this work in 2021, especially in rural areas, and we’re asking for your help sharing this employment and volunteer opportunity with your networks.
In most locations there are day, swing, and possible weekend shifts available. These jobs pay $15.74/hour, working 40 hours per week, with the ability to start immediately. COVID safety protocols are followed. Applicants must be 18 or older.
We are especially in need of help at these hatchery locations (Download PDF reader). Interested parties should contact the hatchery for more information and to see if this opportunity is right for them.
Duties
We are also currently accepting volunteers to help with this work; anyone interested in volunteering must first register online as a volunteer at the WDFW website, then use the hatchery list above to contact a facility near them to learn more about volunteer opportunities.
If these fish aren’t clipped, it could negatively impact fisheries across the state.
KEY DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
Supporting manual mass marking operations by manually applying adipose clips.
Tasks include:
These positions clip the adipose fins of juvenile salmon and steelhead utilizing surgical scissors under close supervision and thorough instruction. Duties may include coded-wire tagging, fin clipping, body tagging, and other markings as required. Additionally, they may also assist the Fish ID Lead in other duties such as inspection for quality of marking, trailer set up, entering ponds to crowd fish and transfer fish from ponds or net pens to the trailer. This position requires the ability to stand for long periods of time and use scissors repeatedly throughout the course of the day.
Manual clipping of adipose fin. Monitor work product to provide quality results. May be asked to seine fish and load the trailer to keep marking operations going when hatchery staff are not available.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work setting including hazards:
- Work is performed in a manual mass marking trailer, in a hatchery environment which includes working in/around hatchery ponds, and catwalks over hatchery ponds.
- Work is performed during inclement weather, includes being on your feet all day, and frequently lifting 40 pounds.
Schedule:
- 24/7. Shifts may be day, swing, or weekend.
- Generally working 8 hours a day.
Travel Requirements:
- None, this is a project-based position located at the where work is performed.
Tools and Equipment:
- Scissors, basic hand tools, seine nets.
Customer Interactions:
- Interacts with Biologists, Hatchery personnel, Tribal staff, and general public.
License:
- An unrestricted driver’s license valid in Washington is required.
Qualifications
Preferred/Desired qualifications:
- Experience adipose fin marking and manually tagging juvenile salmonids.
- Experience working in a salmon hatchery environment
- Ability to work independently and be self-motivated
Supplemental Information
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.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
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
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.
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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.
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 WAFWP:
This position is in the bargaining unit represented by the Washington Association of Fish & Wildlife 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 & Wildlife Professionals. 
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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 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
Note: Please blackout any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers. For further information, please contact us at RecruitmentTeam@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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status and 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.
This recruitment is essential to activities contributing to the food economy (licensing, managing, and enforcing/licensing commercial fisheries, grazing monitoring, fish screen for ag, fencing associated with grazing, personnel necessary to ensure payments to ag producers)
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