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Fish Hatchery Specialist 3 - Tucannon Hatchery - Permanent - *15359-23

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
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FULL-TIME/PERMANENT
 FISH HATCHERY SPECIALIST 3

 

WDFW HATCHERIES DIVISION
 TUCANNON HATCHERY
 Pomeroy, Washington – Garfield County

 

STANDBY IS NOT ASSIGNED
HOUSING IS NOT PROVIDED

 

Are you an experienced fish hatchery specialist looking for a new adventure? Are you passionate about providing a sustainable future for the conservation of salmon species?  If so, then this may be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for!

 

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) currently operates 75 hatchery facilities, the majority dedicated to producing salmon and/or steelhead. 

 

 Hatcheries have operated in Washington State for more than a century, beginning with a facility on the Kalama River in 1895.  

 

WDFW staff spawning fish under a cover while it is snowing.

Trout spawning in the snow – Photo Credit: WDFW Employee
 

With your experience, you will lead a crew during day-to-day facility operations and accomplishing production programs contributing to the sport, tribal, and commercial fisheries in Washington State.

 

The optimal applicants will lead by example, have a positive can-do attitude, are eager to work hard, and have 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.

 

Duties

 

Here is some of what these positions will be doing:

 

Crew leader: 

  • Carries out assignments as a working leader.
  • Ensures work quality of the team through training, monitoring, and mentoring.
  • Monitors and projects activities to ensure completion in a timely manner.
  • Coordinates with state, federal, and tribal co-managers regarding spawning, program goals, eyed egg/fish transfers, and releases.

 

Fish culture: 

  • Carries out sound fish culture practices to meet program goals.
  • Identifies and communicates opportunities to improve fish culture practices with crew and supervisor.
  • Projects and monitors fish growth and feed requirements.
  • Monitors fish health and behavior.

 

Physical Operation and maintenance of facility:

  • Maintains the grounds in appearance and upkeep to include seasonal issues.
  • Identifies and communicates ways to improve the physical plant operations.
  • Actively identifies safety hazards and takes actions or recommends remedies as appropriate.
  • Leads crew on hatchery projects.

 

Communications: 

  • Keeps supervisor, management, and coworkers well informed on production issues that may lead to fish health concerns or program shortfalls.
  • Disseminates information from management and supervisor in a positive light that leads to compliance and team building.
  • Effectively communicates with our Fish Health Veterinarian about concerns/treatments.

 

Data collection, entry, and reporting:

  • Leads others at the facility in collecting, compiling, and reporting all pertinent data required by the program, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Maintains a facility filing system that is well organized and user friendly.
  • Ensures that staff are well informed on where and how to collect and record data.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • Work Setting, including hazards:
    • This position will be required to work both inside and outside in variable conditions, including in very hot and cold weather.
    • Requires the ability to work alone or with others in remote locations.
    • Must perform strenuous physical activities and be capable of lifting 55lbs.
  • Schedule:
    • Typically, Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM.
    • The work hours can vary depending on the work schedule and weather conditions.
  • Travel Requirements:
    • Very minimal travel is associated with this position.
  • Tools and Equipment:
    • Fish planting truck, pickups, gator, backhoe, chainsaw, table saw, various shop tools and any other tools required at the hatchery.
  • Customer Interactions:
    • Interactions with the public when they visit the facility and will give guided tours when they are scheduled.  Also interacts with co-managers to schedule fish transfers and plants.
  • Standby: 
    • Standby is currently not assigned, however, it may be required of the position.
  • Housing: 
    • Housing is not provided for this position.

 

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • One year of experience as a Fish Hatchery Specialist 2.

Or
 

  • Associate’s degree in fisheries technology or closely allied field and two (2) years of experience performing fish culture duties in a hatchery.

Or
 

  • Bachelor’s degree in fisheries or closely allied field and two (2) years of experience performing fish culture duties in a hatchery.
    • Four (4) years of experience performing a variety of fish culture duties in a hatchery will substitute for the Bachelor’s degree.

Or
 

  • Successful completion of a fish culture program from a vocational school and two (2) years of experience performing fish culture duties in a hatchery.

License:

  • Valid driver’s license. 

Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:

  • First Aid card (can be obtained within 12 months of hire).
  • Class B CDL (can be obtained within first 12 months of hire.). 

 
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
 
In addition to the required qualifications above, our ideal applicant will also have the following:

  • Expert fish culture techniques: rearing procedures, using and applying density and flow indexes, and projecting fish growth.
  • Sound knowledge of water dynamics, rearing flows, fish requirements for; DO levels, water chemistry, temperature, and turbidity.
  • Advanced Mathematics and Algebra.
  • Advanced computer knowledge; spreadsheet formatting, development, and formulas, word processing programs, and email.
  • Expert knowledge of WORD, EXCEL, in house loading forms, and agency specific applications.
  • Proper calibration and operation of measuring instruments.
  • Knowledge of hatchery forms; application and use of key forms; proper procedures, etc.
  • Ability to:
    • Assist in training employees.
    • Work in and out of doors in all weather conditions and temperatures.
    • Perform strenuous physical activities such as lifting 50 lbs. feed sacks daily.
    • Perform mechanical tasks using power and hand tools.
    • Follow instructions and complete assigned tasks using proper protocols.
    • Accurately gather and compile data and complete reports.
    • Use sound judgment.
    • Supervise/lead work crews.
    • Work under minimal supervision.
    • Be approachable for all staff.
    • Have a positive attitude.
    • Communicate well orally and in writing.
    • Maintain effective working relationships internally and externally.

 

Supplemental Information

 

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/listed on your 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.

 

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.

 

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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 please contact Jayme Chase by phone 360-902-2278 or email JaymeChase@dfw.wa.gov, 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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