Fish Hatchery Specialist ; In-Training - Cowlitz Hatchery

Classification- Fish Hatchery Specialist 2 (In-Training)

Job Status- Full-Time/Permanent

WDFW Program- Fish Program – Hatcheries Division

Duty Station- Salkum, Washington – Cowlitz Hatchery – Lewis County

Housing- Housing is not provided.

Standby- Standby is currently not assigned.

In-Training- We are recruiting to hire at the Fish Hatchery Specialist 1 (FHS1) or Fish Hatchery Specialist 2 (FHS2) level. We will train a new hire at level FHS1 up to the FHS2 level.

Salary-Depending on which level you are hired at, your salary range will be as follows:

Fish Hatchery Specialist 1 - $3,581.00 - $4,771.00 monthly

Fish Hatchery Specialist 2 - $3,925.00 - $5,271.00 monthly

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Spring Chinook Smolts – Photo Credit: WDFW

This is an opportunity to see the work WDFW is doing to plan for the future of fish and wildlife conservation in Washington!

With your experience, you will perform technical and scientific duties at hatchery facilities within a complex, rearing anadromous and inland species of fish.

You are excited to perform a variety of technical and scientific fish culture duties and hatchery-related maintenance.

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

• Feeds fish their calculated daily ration.
• Monitors fish behavior and health.
• Monitors egg and fish production.
• Administers therapeutants, calculates and administers drugs as prescribed.
• Identifies, sorts, and samples species for spawning and adult distribution.
• Cleans ponds and raceways, troughs, and incubator systems to maintain fish health.
• Identifies marked adults and collects tags/marks for bio sampling as directed and records data.
• Collects fish tissue and fluid samples and records data.
• Performs fish inventories, splits, grading, marking trailer inventories, weight samples and plants.

• Enters data into forms and spreadsheets; demonstrates proficiency with computerized forms and accuracy in recordkeeping (fish mortality, feed sheets, feed inventory, chemical usage).
• Fills out standard report forms. Accurately fills out agency forms such as fish transfer tickets, hatchery invoice tickets, etc.
• Submits complete and accurate forms as required.
• Assists in developing in-house forms.

• Monitors water flow and quality parameters; takes water samples and readings, e.g. dissolved gases, suspended settable solids, and other parameters as required.
• Maintains proper water flow and rearing environments.
• Responds to alarms, determining and taking appropriate action.
• Performs standby as assigned.
• Monitors and maintains facility support systems.
• Actively identifies safety hazards and acts or recommends remedies as appropriate.

• Drives a planting truck to and from planting sites.
• Organizes and maintains hatchery tools, equipment, and grounds.
• Communicates safety concerns in a timely and accurate manner (management to staff and staff to management).
• Uses tools and equipment properly and safely.
• Stores tools and equipment properly.

Work setting: Work outdoors in all weather conditions. At times, will be required to repetitively lift at least 50lbs and perform strenuous physical activities. The employee will use a respirator and other PPE while working with various chemicals used s position may involve working in or near water, including tasks that require navigating, negotiating, and performing duties related to water environments.

Schedule: This position is full-time, working 40 hours per week. The schedule is a 10-day rotating schedule and the days of the week will vary based on the rotation. The standard work schedule includes the potential for occasional evening or weekend work as needed. Schedules may vary based on business needs, time of year, and/or weather conditions.

Travel requirements: May travel to region meetings, training and fish culture conferences.

Customer Interactions: Communicate effectively with the public and volunteers.

This Fish Hatchery Specialist 2 (In-Training) series provides mentoring and career development opportunities…