Fish Hatchery Technician - Samish Hatchery - Non-Permanent - *01521-23 Job at State of Washington Dept. of Fish and Wildlife
State of Washington Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Skagit County, WA
Description
FULL-TIME/NON-PERMANENT
FISH HATCHERY TECHNICIAN
FISH HATCHERY TECHNICIAN
WDFW HATCHERIES DIVISION
SAMISH HATCHERY
Burlington, Washington – Skagit County
Burlington, Washington – Skagit County
Anticipated Appointment Length: 9 Months
February 13, 2023 – November 15, 2023
Are you interested in learning about the work performed at a hatchery?
Perform scientific, technical, and related maintenance duties at the hatchery, rearing anadromous and non-anadromous species of fish.
Provide sustainable fish and wildlife recreational opportunities in the state of Washington by supporting conservation!
Grabbing a big fish – Photo Credit: WDFW
With your experience, you will perform scientific, technical, and related maintenance duties, and assist with rearing fish.
The optimal applicant leads by example, has a positive can-do attitude, is eager to work hard, and has excellent fish husbandry skills.
You thrive on building collaboration and teamwork, and look forward to working with other staff to meet WDFW program goals, answer questions from visitors, and lead tours of the hatchery facilities.
We are seeking a candidate who respects and values the opinions of others, creating an inclusive team environment where every member feels they contribute value to the project and WDFW.
Duties
Trout spawning in the snow – Photo Credit: WDFW Employee
Our Fish Hatchery Technician,
- Handles adult fish.
- Feeds fish.
- Cleans the pond.
- Collecting, sorting, and spawning of adult and juvenile salmon.
- Vacuuming and pressure washing the ponds for cleaning.
- Egg and fish sampling and picking, this includes weighing and counting salmon eggs and removing deformities and egg mortalities. (These duties require long periods of standing, careful attention to detail, and protocols in often cold temperatures).
- Clips the fins of fish as part of a marking program,
- Assists in scanning fish for various tags using coded wire tag wands, pit tag detectors, and other tag-associated equipment.
- Assists in maintaining proper water flow and rearing environments.
- Cleaning adult handling area, vehicles and hatchery buildings and bathrooms.
- Weed eating, raking, weeding hatchery grounds.
- Small equipment repair and maintenance.
- Responds to questions from visitors to the facility.
- Conducts organized tours.
- Interacts with the public in a polite, professional manner.
- Identifies the best way to respond when faced with difficult-to-answer questions or when information is not readily obtainable.
- Follows up to ensure that an answer was obtained.
- Enters data into forms and spreadsheets; demonstrates proficiency with computerized forms and accuracy in recordkeeping (fish mortality, feed sheets, feed inventory, chemical usage).
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Work Setting, including hazards:
- The work environment is mainly outdoors under all weather conditions. Working in rain and cold temperatures in winter months, and in hot temperatures in summer months.
- Working during emergency weather conditions such as snowstorms and flooding events.
- Working in and around water is a daily occurrence.
- Lifting or move feed up to 44 pounds.
- Must be able to negotiate water in emergency situations.
- Schedule:
- 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday.
- Workload demands may require work outside the assigned work hours and adjustment of work schedules.
- Travel Requirements:
- None.
- Tools and Equipment:
- Power and hand tools, Forklift, equipment typically found in an office.
- Customer Interactions:
- Interaction with the public.
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
GED or High School diploma.
- Valid driver’s license.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- At least one year of paid or volunteer hatchery experience.
- Gather and compile data and use sound judgement.
- 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.
- Basic fish culture techniques; rearing procedures.
- 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, database.
- Calibration of specialized instruments (e.g. scales, Dissolved Oxygen meters).
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:
WDFW requires all employees to be fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment. You will be required to provide proof of vaccination as part of the hiring process. Please do not upload your vaccination documentation with your application materials - your vaccination status will be verified by your supervisor before you will be allowed to work. Exemptions may be granted for religious or medical purposes.
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 and attach the following to your profile before completing the online application:
- A current resume.
- Three professional references.
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
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 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. 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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