{"id":55350,"date":"2025-02-27T13:29:37","date_gmt":"2025-02-27T21:29:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=55350"},"modified":"2025-02-27T13:29:37","modified_gmt":"2025-02-27T21:29:37","slug":"job-fish-hatchery-specialist-2-dept-of-fish-and-wildlife-sequim-wa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-fish-hatchery-specialist-2-dept-of-fish-and-wildlife-sequim-wa\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Fish Hatchery Specialist 2, Dept. of Fish and Wildlife (Sequim, WA)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.neogov.com\/images\/AgencyImages\/jobposting\/1924\/jobpostings\/image\/Old%20Job%20Post%20Pic.jpg\" alt=\"Fish Hatchery Specialist 2 - Dungeness Hatchery - Non-Permanent - 2 Openings - *01480-25 description image\" width=\"872\" height=\"265\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h1 class=\"title\" style=\"text-align: center\">Fish Hatchery Specialist 2 &#8211; Dungeness Hatchery &#8211; Non-Permanent &#8211; 2 Openings &#8211; *01480-25<\/h1>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%\">\n<div class=\"row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div id=\"salary-label-id\" class=\"term-description\"><strong>Salary: <\/strong><span style=\"font-size: inherit;font-family: inherit;font-weight: inherit;color: initial\">$3,558.00 &#8211; $4,740.00 Monthly<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-right\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div id=\"location-label-id\" class=\"term-description\"><strong>Location:<\/strong> Clallam County \u2013 Sequim, WA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\" term-description\"><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Full Time &#8211; Non-Permanent<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-right\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\" term-description\"><strong>Job Number: <\/strong><span style=\"font-size: inherit;font-family: inherit;font-weight: inherit;color: initial\">2025-01480<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\" term-description\">\n<div class=\"row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\" term-description\"><strong>Department: <\/strong><span style=\"font-size: inherit;font-family: inherit;font-weight: inherit;color: initial\">Dept. of Fish and Wildlife<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-right\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\" term-description\"><strong>Opening Date: <\/strong><span style=\"font-size: inherit;font-family: inherit;font-weight: inherit;color: initial\">02\/24\/2025<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\" term-description\"><strong>Closing Date: <\/strong><span style=\"font-size: inherit;font-family: inherit;font-weight: inherit;color: initial\">03\/06\/2025 11:59 PM Pacific<\/span><\/div>\n<div><strong>Category:<\/strong> Environmental Services \/ Parks and Beaches \/ Recreation \/ Parks and Recreation \/ Natural Resources \/ Wetlands \/ Sciences \/ Green-Collar\/Environmental \/ Wildlife<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/washington\/jobs\/4845049\/fish-hatchery-specialist-2-dungeness-hatchery-non-permanent-2-openings-0\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Position Description &amp; Apply<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"term-container-new\">\n<div class=\"row-fluid summary-section\">\n<div class=\"row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"container entity-details-content tab-content\">\n<div id=\"details-info\" class=\"tab-pane active fr-view\">\n<dl>\n<dd>\n<p id=\"isPasted\"><strong>Classification-<\/strong>\u00a0Fish Hatchery Specialist 2<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Status-\u00a0<\/strong>Full-Time \/ Non-Permanent<\/p>\n<p><strong>Number of Vacancies-<\/strong>\u00a0Two (2)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Appointment\/Season Length-\u00a0<\/strong>3.5 months<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 March 17, 2025 \u2013 June 30, 2025<strong><br \/>WDFW Program-<\/strong>\u00a0Fish Program \u2013 Hatcheries Division<strong><br \/>Duty Station-<\/strong>\u00a0Dungeness Hatchery \u2013 Sequim, Washington \u2013 Clallam County<\/p>\n<p><strong>Housing-\u00a0<\/strong>Not<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Provided<\/p>\n<p><strong>*Standby-\u00a0<\/strong>Currently Assigned<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about being a member of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wdfw.wa.gov\/about\/jobs\">Team WDFW<\/a>!<\/p>\n<br \/><img class=\"fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.neogov.com\/images\/AgencyImages\/jobposting\/1924\/jobpostings\/image\/Spring%20Chinook%20Smolts;%20WDFW.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of spring Chinook salmon smolts in a clear container filled with water, showcasing their spotted patterns and streamlined bodies.\" \/>\n<p id=\"isPasted\"><em>Spring Chinook Smolts \u2013 Photo Credit: WDFW<\/em><\/p>\n<br \/><br \/>\n<p><strong>Support salmon, steelhead, and trout conservation efforts while providing sustainable recreational, tribal, and commercial opportunities in the state of Washington.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Join the Dungeness Hatchery team and perform scientific, technical, and related maintenance duties in rearing Chinook and Coho salmon.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>These roles offer the opportunity to assist with the culture and release of Dungeness Spring Chinook, including operating a remote acclimation site.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>What to Expect-<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the\u00a0<em>Fish Hatchery Specialist 2<\/em>\u00a0will,<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fish Culture:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Feed fish their calculated daily ration.<\/li>\n<li>Monitor fish behavior and health.<\/li>\n<li>Monitor egg development and production, including egg picking, inventory, and transport.<\/li>\n<li>Clean ponds, raceways, troughs, and incubator systems to maintain fish health.<\/li>\n<li>Care for fish at remote acclimation sites.<\/li>\n<li>Assist in broodstock collection using traps and nets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Recordkeeping and Reporting:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Accurately record routine hatchery activities, including feed sheets and loss records.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure timely submission of complete and accurate forms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Operation and Maintenance of Facility:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>Respond to alarms and take appropriate actions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Operation and Maintenance of Equipment:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Drive and operate a planting truck to and from planting sites.<\/li>\n<li>Organize and maintain hatchery tools, equipment, and grounds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Public Contact and Communications:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Answer questions from facility visitors.<\/li>\n<li>Interact with the public professionally and courteously.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><u>WORKING CONDITIONS:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Work Setting, including hazards:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Primarily outdoor work in all weather conditions, including rain, snow, extreme heat, cold, darkness, and direct sunlight.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Use of respirators and other personal protective equipment (PPE) when handling facility chemicals.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Perform strenuous physical activities, including frequent walking, climbing, lifting, and daily carrying or moving 50lbs of fish feed bags.<\/li>\n<li>Work may include river and brush navigation, gill netting, seining, and gaffing in challenging terrain.<\/li>\n<li>Tasks may involve working in or near water, including tasks that require navigating, negotiating, and performing duties related to water environments.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Schedule:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Typically, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm on a 10-days-on, 4-days-off rotation. Work hours may vary based on workload and weather conditions. Occasional travel and over 40 hours per week may be required to meet seasonal workload demands across the complex.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>*Standby:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Standby duties\u00a0<strong>are<\/strong>\u00a0currently assigned. Standby entails the employee being responsible for overseeing the facility for the remaining 16 hours of the day after the regular 8-hour shift. While on standby this position will work ten (10) days on and be off four (4) days. All applicants applying for this position should understand that standby is a requirement for all positions in the Fish Hatchery Specialist series. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Management may determine it is necessary to assign standby 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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Housing:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Housing is\u00a0<strong>not<\/strong>\u00a0provided for this position.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tools and Equipment:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Table saw, miter saw, skill saw, chainsaw, reciprocating saw, drills, weed eater, lawn mowers, leaf blower, hand powered sprayers, gas and electric pumps, welders, hammer, screwdrivers, wrenches, hand saws, pruners, shovels, and rakes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Customer Interactions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Provide public contacts, tours and communications as needed.<\/p>\n<br \/><br \/>\n<p><strong><u>QUALIFICATIONS:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Required Qualifications:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>One (1) year of experience as a Fish Hatchery Specialist 1\u00a0<strong>AND<\/strong>\u00a0successful completion of agency supervised training program.<\/p>\n<p><strong>OR<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Associate\u2019s degree in fisheries technology, biology or closely allied field\u00a0<strong>AND<\/strong>\u00a0one (1) year of experience performing fish culture duties in a hatchery.<\/p>\n<p><strong>OR<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Two (2) years of education towards a Bachelor\u2019s degree in fisheries, biology or closely allied field\u00a0<strong>AND<\/strong>\u00a0one (1) year of experience performing fish culture duties in a hatchery.<\/p>\n<p><strong>OR<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Successful completion of a fish culture program from a vocational school\u00a0<strong>AND<\/strong>\u00a0one (1) year of experience performing fish culture duties in a hatchery.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Please Note:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Three (3) years of experience performing a variety of fish culture duties in a hatchery may substitute for the required education.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Certifications\/Licenses:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Valid driver\u2019s license.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Preferred Qualifications:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>In addition to the required qualifications, our ideal applicant will possess some or all the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Experience with salmon broodstock collection.<\/p>\n<br \/><br \/>\n<p><strong><u>Your application should include the following:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>A completed online application showcasing how your qualifications align with the job requirements.<\/li>\n<li>An up-to-date resume.<\/li>\n<li>At least three professional references with current contact information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<dt>\n<h2>Supplemental Information<\/h2>\n<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In addition to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ofm.wa.gov\/state-human-resources\/compensation-job-classes\/compensation-administration\/salary\">pay<\/a>\u00a0and other\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ofm.wa.gov\/state-human-resources\/compensation-job-classes\/compensation-administration\/special-employee-programs\">special employee programs<\/a>, there are other\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ofm.wa.gov\/state-human-resources\/compensation-job-classes\/benefits\">benefits<\/a>\u00a0that WDFW employees may be eligible for. Click the \u201cBenefits\u201d tab at the top of this announcement to learn more.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Important Note:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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: \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/i-9-central\/form-i-9-acceptable-documents\">https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/i-9-central\/form-i-9-acceptable-documents<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Union-\u00a0<\/strong><strong>WAFHP:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>These positions are in the bargaining unit represented by the Washington Association of Fish &amp; Wildlife Hatchery Professionals and is subject to the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the State of Washington, Department of Fish &amp; Wildlife, and the Washington Association of Fish Hatchery Professionals (WAFHP).<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.neogov.com\/images\/AgencyImages\/jobposting\/1924\/jobpostings\/image\/Yes%20Vets.png\" alt=\"This is a YesVets Logo - It is red, white, and blue in color with blue font that states YES red font that states VETS and a red white and blue star with two soldiers saluting in the center.  Proud Employer of U.S. Veterans written at the bottom. \" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Veteran and Military Spouse Preference Notice:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Per\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/apps.leg.wa.gov\/RCW\/default.aspx?cite=73.16.010\">RCW 73.16.010<\/a>\u00a0Veterans and qualifying spouses who meet the minimum qualifications of a position are eligible for preference during the initial application review stage. To receive this benefit, please do the following:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Notify us of your veteran or military spouse status by email at\u00a0<strong><u><a href=\"mailto:Ashley.Lee@dfw.wa.gov\">Ashley.Lee@dfw.wa.gov<\/a><\/u>.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Veterans only \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Attach a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22 or USDVA signed verification of service letter.\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Please redact any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Subject line must include recruitment number, position, and spouse\/veteran (example: 2024-1234 \u2013 Biologist 1 \u2013 Veteran)<\/li>\n<li>Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<img class=\"fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.neogov.com\/images\/AgencyImages\/jobposting\/1924\/jobpostings\/image\/WDFW%20Pride%20Logo.png\" alt=\"Fish Hatchery Specialist 2 - Dungeness Hatchery - Non-Permanent - 2 Openings - *01480-25 description image\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>As part of WDFW\u2019s 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. \u00a0All staff are empowered to fully contribute to serving their work unit, Agency, and the citizens of Washington.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The Department of Fish and Wildlife is an equal opportunity employer. \u00a0We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. \u00a0Women, 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.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Request an accommodation:\u00a0<\/strong>Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format please contact Jayme Chase by phone 360-902-2278 or email Jayme.Chase@dfw.wa.gov, or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at 800-833-6388.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Technical Difficulties:\u00a0<\/strong>If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:support@neogov.com\">support@neogov.com<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Other questions:\u00a0<\/strong>If you have other questions regarding this position, please reach out to\u00a0<u><a href=\"mailto:Ashley.Lee@dfw.wa.gov\">Ashley.Lee@dfw.wa.gov<\/a><\/u>\u00a0and reference job\u00a0#2025-01480.<\/p>\n<br \/>\n<p><strong>Follow us on social media:<br \/><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/8226485\/admin\/\"><strong>LinkedIn<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0|\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WashingtonFishWildlife\"><strong>Facebook<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0|\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thewdfw\/\"><strong>Instagram<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>AL<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"container job-details-agency-info\">\n<div class=\"agency-info agency-name\">\n<dl>\n<dt>Employer<\/dt>\n<dd>State of Washington<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"agency-info agency-address\">\n<dl>\n<dt>Address<\/dt>\n<dd><address>View Job Posting for Agency Information<br \/><br \/>View Job Posting for Location, Washington, 98504<\/address><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"agency-info agency-phone\">\n<dl>\n<dt>Phone<\/dt>\n<dd>View Posting for Agency Contact<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"agency-info agency-website\">\n<dl>\n<dt>Website<\/dt>\n<dd id=\"agency-website-info\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.careers.wa.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-toggle=\"popover\" data-trigger=\"hover focus\" data-placement=\"bottom\" data-container=\"body\" data-selector=\"true\" data-content=\"Link will be opened in a new tab.\">http:\/\/www.careers.wa.gov<\/a><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":10410,"featured_media":34097,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_s2mail":"yes"},"categories":[14,15,4003],"tags":[694,511,280,318,32,7024,33,281,6849,682,7,585,4152,8042,9,6658,609,415],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/55350"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10410"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=55350"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/55350\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":55351,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/55350\/revisions\/55351"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/34097"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=55350"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=55350"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=55350"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}