Fish Hatchery Technician - Cedar River Hatchery - Non-Perm

Number of Vacancies
- Eight (8) Positions

Working Title
- Fish Hatchery Technician

Classification
- Job class

Job Status
- Full-Time/Non-Permanent

Appointment/Season Length- 3 Months –September 16, 2026 – December 15, 2026

WDFW Program
- Fish Program – Hatcheries Division

Duty Station
- Ravensdale, Washington – Cedar River Hatchery – King County

Please note:

Salary listed does not include the 5% premium pay granted to all King County employees. In addition to the base salary, this position is eligible for 5% premium pay for positions located in King County.

We are seeking candidates to perform scientific, technical, and related maintenance duties at hatchery facilities and trap sites within a complex, rearing anadromous fish.

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, this position:

• Monitors egg and fish production and Disinfects and enumerates eggs.
• Assists in identifying, sorting, and sampling species for spawning and adult distribution.
• Identifies adults and collects tags/marks for bio sampling.
• Picks eggs loss by hand or using equipment and incubates for facility programs or shipments.
• Collects adult fish by volunteer fish trap.
• Assists in Fertilizing eggs with sperm, according to pre-determined ratios using established spawning protocols and HGMP requirements.
• Distributes them into rearing vessels at correct loadings.
• Incubates eggs using a Kitoi boxes.
• Assists in loading fish for transport.
• Drive transport vehicle with tank for adults.
• Ensures rearing areas secure.
• Understands correct safety protocols for all hazardous chemicals/drugs used for all treatments and chemical storage/handling, i.e. formalin, anesthetics, paint thinner, gas/diesel, and other chemicals).

• Maintains proper water flow and rearing environments as directed.
• Perform maintenance duties in and around hatchery and residences to preserve a clean and safe working environment as directed.
• Service and maintain small gas engines and hatchery related equipment or structures.
• Wears and uses employee safety equipment as directed including, inspecting, cleaning, and repairing employee’s safety equipment.
• Maintain required safety training through agency training platforms (LMS).

• In office reports adult weir monitoring sheets and other hatchery related data.
• Reports changes in fish behavior and rearing environments to supervisors.
• Travels to other hatcheries to assist with heavy workloads.
• Responds to questions from visitors to the facility.
• Interacts with the public in a polite, professional manner.

Cedar River Hatchery is located at the Landsburg Dam near the town of Ravensdale, Washington. The temporary adult trap and weir location is across the Cedar River from the City of Renton’s Carco Park, under the Highway 405 bridge over the Cedar River. The weir located at the temporary adult trap requires wading in strong currents and inclement weather. The hatchery is a Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) owned facility and is located on SPU property within the Cedar River Watershed which requires personal security screen approval for access.

Large trucks are required to be operated during many release events both day and night. Must be able to negotiate water in emergency situations. Outdoor work in all weather conditions. Walking, climbing, lifting, and carrying or moving 50 pounds is frequent. Perform strenuous physical activities, follow instructions and complete assigned tasks, gather and compile data, use sound judgment. This position may involve working in or near water, including tasks that require navigating, negotiating, and performing duties related to water environments.

Typically, Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. At times, may work 10 days on and 4 days off, adjusted by workload to meet business needs. Variations of the normal eight-hour workday will be necessary during specific operations and emergency situations.

Travel as needed to meet work demands.

Communicate effectively with public and volunteers. Interact with small community groups and individual…