Fish Hatchery Technician – Soos Creek Hatchery – Non-Permanent – *05671-22: Washington

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Agency

Department of Fish & Wildlife

Location

Auburn, Washington

Job Category

Temporary/Seasonal Positions

Salary

$2,552.00 - $3,294.00 Monthly

Start Date

05/01/2022

Last Date to Apply

05/03/2022

Website

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/3519636/fish-hatchery-technician-soos-creek-hatchery-non-permanent-05671-22

Description

FULL-TIME/NON-PERMANENT FISH HATCHERY TECHNICIAN SOOS CREEK HATCHERY WDFW HATCHERIES DIVISION Auburn, Washington STANDBY DUTIES ARE NOT CURRENTLY ASSIGNED HOUSING IS NOT PROVIDED Anticipated Appointment Length: 9 Months May 1, 2022 – January 31, 2023 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. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) currently operates 75 hatchery facilities, the majority dedicated to producing salmon and/or steelhead. Hatcheries have operated in Washington State for more than a century, beginning with a facility on the Kalama River in 1895. Fish Hatchery Technicians support the mission by performing scientific, technical, and related maintenance duties at Soos Creek, Palmer Ponds, and Icy Creek facilities within a complex, rearing anadromous and non-anadromous species of fish. With that in mind, With your experience, you will perform scientific, technical, and related maintenance duties at Soos Creek Hatchery, and assist with rearing anadromous (fish born in freshwater who spend most of their lives in saltwater and return to freshwater to spawn). The optimal applicant leads by example, has a positive can-do attitude, is eager to work hard, and has excellent fish husbandry skills. You thrive on building collaboration and teamwork, and look forward to working with other staff to meet WDFW program goals, answer questions from visitors, and lead tours of the hatchery facilities. We are seeking a candidate who respects and values the opinions of others, creating an inclusive team environment where every member feels they contribute value to the project and WDFW. Duties Our Fish Hatchery Technician, Feeds fish according to pond populations and weight samples. Adjust feed size and amount fed as directed. Monitors egg and fish production and disinfects and enumerates eggs. Assists in identifying, sorting, and sampling 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. Assist in inventorying and grading fish populations, marking trailer inventories, weight samples and plants. Picks eggs loss by hand or using equipment and incubates for facility programs or shipments. Collects adult fish by hook and line, seining, and volunteer or non-volunteer fish trap. Assist in identifying all targeted and non-targeted species, gender, stock origin and condition of maturity when trapping and spawning adults. Fertilizes eggs with sperm, according to pre-determined ratios using established spawning protocols and HGMP requirements. Record daily fed, mortalities in rearing units, water temperatures and other hatchery related data. Reports changes in fish behavior and rearing environments to supervisors. Maintains proper water flow and rearing environments as directed. Actively identifies safety hazards and takes action or recommends remedies as appropriate. Perform maintenance duties in and around hatchery and residences to preserve a clean and safe working environment as directed. Applies herbicides or controlled burning for weed control as directed. Maintain road access to residences, hatchery by plowing, grading, and snow blowers. Service and maintain small gas engines and hatchery related equipment or structures. Travels to other hatcheries to assist with heavy workloads. Pest control (rodents, cats, dogs, ants, wasps, birds) in a humane, non-lethal manner. Done in an environmentally sensitive manner. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work Setting, including hazards: Work is conducted outside in all weather conditions while performing strenuous physical activities. Schedule: Typically, Monday-Friday, 8:00-4:30. At times, this position may work 10 days on 4 days off, adjusted by workload. Travel Requirements: Travel as needed to meet work demands. Tools and Equipment: Employee will work with hand & power tools, lawn care equipment, egg picking machines, passenger vehicles, CWT identification equipment, trash pumps, pressure washers, diesel generators, small gas engine, computers, and software. Customer Interactions: Communicates effectively with public and volunteers. Interacts with small community groups and individual constituents on a regular basis. Standby: Standby duties are not currently assigned. The employee is responsible for overseeing the facility for the remaining 16 hours of the day. While on standby this position will work ten (10) days on and be off four (4) days (Thursday-Sunday). All applicants applying for this position should understand that standby is a requirement for all positions in the Fish Hatchery Specialist series. Management may determine it is necessary to assign it in order to accomplish the goals and objectives of the agency and as necessary to protect the resources of the agency and if assigned, it will be a requirement of the position. Housing: Housing is not provided for this position.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or GED. License: Valid driver’s license. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Six (6) months experience working at a fish hatchery. CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: As a result of Gov. Jay Inslee’s Proclamation 21-14 (Download PDF reader) issued on August 9, 2021, all Washington State Agencies are requiring employees to be fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of your employment. Pursuant to this mandate, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination as a 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 prior to your first day of work. Exemptions may be granted for religious or medical purposes. A list of acceptable documents to provide verification can be reviewed here: Vaccination acceptable documents link (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) 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: A cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications of this position (Generic cover letter will not be accepted). A current resume. Three professional references. IMPORTANT NOTES: The Department of Fish and Wildlife’s priority during the Covid-19 health crisis is to keep our staff, candidates, and the public safe. We are hiring and encourage you to apply to open positions. We have transitioned to a virtual recruitment process, to include web-based interviews. 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: Learn about our agency and the perks of working for WDFW! 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). Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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. Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 902-2276 or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at (800) 833-6388. If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or [email protected].

Contact Person

Cheri Weld

Contact eMail

[email protected]

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