Round Butte Hatchery Technician; Fish and Wildlife Technician

Position Type:
Employee

Job Description:

Hiring one seasonal position with anticipated duration of November 1, 2026 - April 30, 2027 (These are estimated dates. Length of season(s) may be shortened or extended depending on project needs, funding, or factors beyond the project’s control). Join the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) and help fulfill our mission:
To protect and enhance Oregon's fish and wildlife and their habitats for use and enjoyment by present and future generations.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OREGON’S NATURAL RESOURCES!

As a Round Butte Hatchery Technician (Fish and Wildlife Technician) at the Round Butte Hatchery in Madras, Oregon, you will provide technical support for the work unit by caring for fish through the complete hatchery cycle and performing maintenance on grounds.

These duties include:

• Fish rearing
• Handling of anadromous adult salmonid brood stock
• Incubation and egg handling
• Water systems maintenance and operations
• Perform preventive and/or corrective maintenance using hand tools and power equipment
• Repair, construct or manufacture special tools, equipment, and/or structures for fish culture use
• Give hatchery tours

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Fish and Wildlife Technician ($3,798 - $5,193)

• Option 1:
  An Associate's degree in Fisheries Technology, Aquaculture or Aquarium Science
• Option 2:
  Eighteen months of fish culture (care of fish) experience. Six months of fisheries, wildlife or related habitat work experience will count toward this experience.

Equivalency Notes: A higher-level degree in Fisheries Science or a closely-related degree with at least 45 quarter (30 semester) hours of biological/ecological coursework will substitute for the Associate's degree.

Fish and Wildlife Technician Entry Option ($3,515 - $4,312):
Minimum qualifications are not established for this classification (there are no minimum qualifications). Previous related experience is desirable.

• Experience with fish culture in a hatchery setting
• Fish rearing experience
• Incubation and egg handing experience
• Experience handling adult fish
• Experience with water systems and maintenance
• Experience collecting and recording data
• Experience working with the public
• Experience working in a team environment

ODFW is dedicated to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce as we strive to represent and better serve our neighboring communities. Our most important asset is our employees, and each person brings unique, different, and important contributions to the workplace and community we serve. With Oregon’s changing demographics, a workforce that reflects this change will make us stronger and create an opportunity for better decision making.

Additional benefits include:

• 11 paid holidays a year
• A competitive benefits package
• Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon

We have glaciated mountain peaks to the east, the Pacific Ocean to the west and the massive Columbia River Gorge to the north. You can fish 365 days a year, and there is hunting for big game, waterfowl, and game birds. The Oregon coast attracts thousands of people who clam, crab and fish in the ocean for halibut, salmon, and tuna.

The outdoor opportunities are endless when it comes to fish and wildlife in Oregon! Oregon is known for their vineyards, breweries, and adventures for the whole family to enjoy.

To learn more about the department, the work we do, and see our beautiful state, view the following video…