Fish Hatchery Specialist 2 (In-Training Option) - Hurd Creek Hatchery - Permanent - *22-17186
FULL-TIME/PERMANENT
FISH HATCHERY SPECIALIST 2 (IN-TRAINING)
HATCHERY DIVISION
HURD CREEK HATCHERY
Sequim, WA – Clallam County
STANDBY DUTIES ARE CURRENTLY ASSIGNED
HOUSING IS NOT PROVIDED
We are seeking highly motivated and experienced Fish Hatchery Specialists to work alongside a diverse team to support salmon and trout conservation while providing sustainable fish and wildlife recreational opportunities in the state of Washington.
We are recruiting to hire at the Fish Hatchery Specialist 1 or 2 level, and we will train a Fish Hatchery Specialist 1 up to the Fish Hatchery Specialist 2 level.
Depending on which level you are hired at, your monthly salary range will be as follows:
Fish Hatchery Specialist 1 - $2,957.00 - $3,821.00
Fish Hatchery Specialist 2 - $3,246.00 - $4,216.00
Fishing for Chinook – Photo credit: Marcus Reaves
With that in mind,
Picture yourself, caring for care for Dungeness Chinook Captive Broodstock at the Hurd Creek Hatchery.
This is an opportunity to support the agency mission by performing scientific, technical, and related maintenance duties at hatchery facilities.
You thrive on building collaboration and teamwork, while communicating effectively with customers, coworkers, and the public.
We are seeking a candidate with demonstrated values matching those of WDFW: Accountability, Service, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Empathy (ASPIRE).
Duties
Chinook salmon spawning at hatchery – Photo Credit: Rachel Blomker
Some of what our Fish Hatchery Specialist 2 does,
Fish Culture Duties:
- Calculate and feeds fish.
- Administer therapeutics, calculates, and administers drugs as prescribed.
- Monitors egg development and production. Including egg picking, inventory, and transport.
- Spawning, sorting, surplusing adult salmon and steelhead.
- All fish culture aspects related to rearing salmon captive broodstock.
Record Keeping and Reporting:
- Record spawning data such as adult crosses and PIT tag numbers
- 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.
Operation and Maintenance of Facility and Equipment:
- Installation and daily maintenance of instream adult collection weirs
- Assist in setup and operation of remote acclimation sites.
- Maintains proper water flow and rearing environments.
- Responds to alarms, determining and taking appropriate action.
- Monitors and maintains facility support systems.
- Actively identifies safety hazards and acts or recommends remedies as appropriate.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work Setting, including hazards:
- Walking, climbing, lifting, and carrying or moving 50lbs frequently.
- Outdoor work in all weather conditions; extreme heat, freezing cold, rain, wind, snow, walking on river, through trees/brush, gill netting, seining, gaffing.
- Must be able to negotiate water in emergency situations.
Schedule:
- 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. - work hours can vary greatly at different times of the year depending on the workload and weather conditions.
Standby:
- Standby duties are assigned to this position.
- Standby entails the employee being responsible for overseeing the facility for the remaining 16 hours of the day after the regular 8-hour shift is over. While on standby this position will work ten (10) days on and be off four (4) days.
- While on standby, employees must be able to respond to alarms within 15 minutes.
- All applicants applying for this position should understand that standby is a requirement for all positions in the Fish Hatchery Specialist series.
Travel:
- Travel within complex as needed.
Housing:
- Housing is not provided for this position.
Tools and Equipment:
- Table saw, miter saw, skill saw, chainsaw, reciprocating saw, drills, weed eater, lawn mowers, leaf blower, hand-powered sprayers, gas & electric pumps, welders, hammer, screwdrivers, wrenches, hand saws, pruners, shovels, rakes.
Customer Interactions:
- Provide public contacts, tours, and communications as needed.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
This Fish Hatchery Specialist 2 (In-Training) series provides mentoring and career development opportunities for candidates with limited hatchery and fish culture experience.
Candidates will be hired as a Fish Hatchery Specialist 1 or 2, dependent on skills and experience.
Upon satisfactory completion of the 12-month in-training plan, the selected candidate will automatically be promoted to a Fish Hatchery Specialist 2.
Required Qualifications for the Fish Hatchery Specialist 1:
- Three (3) years of experience performing a variety of fish culture duties in a hatchery will substitute for the required education.
Or
- An Associate’s degree in fisheries technology, biology, or a closely allied field.
Or
- Three (3) years of education towards a Bachelor’s degree in fisheries, biology or a closely allied field.
Or
- Successful completion of a fish culture program from a vocational school.
Required Qualifications for the Fish Hatchery Specialist 2 (Goal Class):
- Three (3) years of experience performing a variety of fish culture duties in a hatchery will substitute for the required education.
Or
- One (1) year of experience as a Fish Hatchery Specialist 1.
Or
- An Associate’s degree in fisheries technology or closely allied field And one (1) year of experience performing fish culture duties in a hatchery.
Or
- Three (3) years of education towards a Bachelor’s degree in fisheries or closely allied field And one (1) year of experience performing fish culture duties in a hatchery.
Or
- Successful completion of a fish culture program from a vocational school And one (1) year of experience performing fish culture duties in a hatchery.
For all of the above:
Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:
- A valid driver’s license is required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- One season experience collecting adult salmon brood stock.
- One season experience operating instream adult traps.
- At least two (2) years of experience caring for chinook captive broodstock.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:
WDFW requires all employees to be fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment. You will be required to provide proof of vaccination as part of the hiring process. Please do not upload your vaccination documentation with your application materials - your vaccination status will be verified by your supervisor before you will be allowed to work. Exemptions may be granted for religious or medical purposes.
Supplemental Information
Please note: Failure to follow the instructions below may lead to disqualification.
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:
- Cover letter.
- Three professional references.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
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:
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).
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 RecruitmentTeam@dfw.wa.gov.
- Subject line should 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 RecruitmentTeam@dfw.wa.gov.
- Subject line should 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. For further information, please contact us at RecruitmentTeam@dfw.wa.gov.
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.
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.
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