Fish Hatchery Specialist ; In-Training - Cowlitz Trout Hatchery

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Classification-Fish Hatchery Specialist 2 (In-Training)
Job Status-Full-Time/Permanent
Duty Station-Cowlitz Trout Hatchery - Toledo, Washington – Lewis County
Housing-No additional housing currently available
Standby-Not currently 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.

Depending on which level you are hired at, your salary range will be as follows:
Fish Hatchery Specialist1 - $3,239.00 - $4,299.00 monthly
Fish Hatchery Specialist 2- $3,558.00 - $4,740.00 monthly

Embrace this role to be a part of the future of fish conservation in Washington while gaining valuable hands-on experience!

Be a central figure in WDFW’s mission to preserve, protect, and perpetuate fish, wildlife and ecosystems while providing sustainable fish and wildlife recreational and commercial opportunities.

This is an opportunity to perform a variety of technical and scientific fish culture duties and hatchery related maintenance.

We are seeking a candidate to support the mission by performing technical and fish cultural duties at hatchery facilities within a complex, rearing anadromous and inland species of fish.

WHAT TO EXPECT -
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, this position will:

• Calculates and feeds fish according to pond populations and weight samples. Adjust feed size and amount fed as needed.
• Monitors fish behavior and health.
• Monitors egg and fish production and disinfects and enumerates eggs.
• Administers therapeutics, 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.

• Proficient use of computers and software in order to perform various aspects of hatchery work, including data entry, record keeping, reporting (both within and outside agency).
• Accurately fills out and submits agency forms such as fish transfer tickets, hatchery invoice forms and other relevant forms.
• Assist or develop forms or spreadsheets for more efficient record keeping.
• Performs water quality analysis and discharge monitoring reports (DMR) as required by the Department of Ecology to maintain hatchery discharge permits (NPDES).
• Updates programs to calculate desired growth rates through yearly rearing cycle (Projection sheets) that monitor fish sizes using samples & feed conversions.

• Monitors and maintains facility support systems i.e., diesel generators, domestic and ozone water treatment plants, alarm panels and other support systems.
• Operate forklifts, tractors, yard maintenance equipment, fish pumps and common power tools.
• Assist in design/fabrication of needed hatchery equipment such as fish racks, weirs, intake screens, fish transfer equipment, adult fish gates, etc., using metal, aluminum, plastic, and wood.
• Assists in designing and building chemical delivery systems for egg and fish treatments.
• Service and maintain small gas engines and hatchery related equipment.

• Interacts with the public in a polite, professional manner while conducting organized tours or responding to questions from visitors to the facility.
• Attend school presentations and/or career fairs, sportsmen shows, and county fairs.
• Give lectures at schools and local organizations.
• Supervises participants in fish derbies.
• Communicates with inter agency staff or outside entities both verbally and in writing as needed regarding hatchery infrastructure or facility programs, i.e., local Public Utility Districts, co-managers, and others.
• Communicates closely with supervisors and coworkers regarding hatchery operations and infrastructure.

Work setting: Work is performed almost entirely outdoors. Work occurs in all seasons and in all weather conditions from extreme heat to extreme cold, snow and very wet environment. Hazards include exposure to heat, cold, rain, snow, slippery, uneven, and loose surfaces with multiple tripping obstacles. Structural and environmental hazards may cause drowning, sprains, strains, fractures, lacerations, and contusions. The unsafe operation of fleet vehicles, forklifts, tractor and UTV may result in a vehicular accident.

The operation of multiple hand and power tools may also result in harm to the operator. Exposure to hazardous chemicals used for fish health may result with chemical burns, respiratory issues, blindness, exposure to a carcinogen and possible death. This position may involve working in or near water, including tasks that require navigating, negotiating, and performing…