Fish Hatchery Specialist 2 - Dungeness Hatchery - Non-Permanent - 2 Openings - *01480-25
Classification- Fish Hatchery Specialist 2
Job Status- Full-Time / Non-Permanent
Number of Vacancies- Two (2)
Appointment/Season Length- 3.5 months – March 17, 2025 – June 30, 2025
WDFW Program- Fish Program – Hatcheries Division
Duty Station- Dungeness Hatchery – Sequim, Washington – Clallam County
Housing- Not Provided
*Standby- Currently Assigned
Learn more about being a member of Team WDFW!
Support salmon, steelhead, and trout conservation efforts while providing sustainable recreational, tribal, and commercial opportunities in the state of Washington.
Join the Dungeness Hatchery team and perform scientific, technical, and related maintenance duties in rearing Chinook and Coho salmon.
These roles offer the opportunity to assist with the culture and release of Dungeness Spring Chinook, including operating a remote acclimation site.
What to Expect-
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Fish Hatchery Specialist 2 will,
Fish Culture:
- Feed fish their calculated daily ration.
- Monitor fish behavior and health.
- Monitor egg development and production, including egg picking, inventory, and transport.
- Clean ponds, raceways, troughs, and incubator systems to maintain fish health.
- Care for fish at remote acclimation sites.
- Assist in broodstock collection using traps and nets.
Recordkeeping and Reporting:
- Accurately record routine hatchery activities, including feed sheets and loss records.
- Ensure timely submission of complete and accurate forms.
Operation and Maintenance of Facility:
- Respond to alarms and take appropriate actions.
Operation and Maintenance of Equipment:
- Drive and operate a planting truck to and from planting sites.
- Organize and maintain hatchery tools, equipment, and grounds.
Public Contact and Communications:
- Answer questions from facility visitors.
- Interact with the public professionally and courteously.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work Setting, including hazards:
- Primarily outdoor work in all weather conditions, including rain, snow, extreme heat, cold, darkness, and direct sunlight.
- Use of respirators and other personal protective equipment (PPE) when handling facility chemicals.
- Perform strenuous physical activities, including frequent walking, climbing, lifting, and daily carrying or moving 50lbs of fish feed bags.
- Work may include river and brush navigation, gill netting, seining, and gaffing in challenging terrain.
- Tasks may involve working in or near water, including tasks that require navigating, negotiating, and performing duties related to water environments.
Schedule:
Typically, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm on a 10-days-on, 4-days-off rotation. Work hours may vary based on workload and weather conditions. Occasional travel and over 40 hours per week may be required to meet seasonal workload demands across the complex.
*Standby:
Standby duties are currently assigned. Standby entails the employee being responsible for overseeing the facility for the remaining 16 hours of the day after the regular 8-hour shift. While on standby this position will work ten (10) days on and be off four (4) days. 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 standby 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.
Tools and Equipment:
Table saw, miter saw, skill saw, chainsaw, reciprocating saw, drills, weed eater, lawn mowers, leaf blower, hand powered sprayers, gas and electric pumps, welders, hammer, screwdrivers, wrenches, hand saws, pruners, shovels, and rakes.
Customer Interactions:
Provide public contacts, tours and communications as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Qualifications:
One (1) year of experience as a Fish Hatchery Specialist 1 AND successful completion of agency supervised training program.
OR
Associate’s degree in fisheries technology, biology or closely allied field AND one (1) year of experience performing fish culture duties in a hatchery.
OR
Two (2) years of education towards a Bachelor’s degree in fisheries, biology 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.
Please Note:
Three (3) years of experience performing a variety of fish culture duties in a hatchery may substitute for the required education.
Certifications/Licenses:
Valid driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications:
In addition to the required qualifications, our ideal applicant will possess some or all the following:
Experience with salmon broodstock collection.
Your application should include the following:
- A completed online application showcasing how your qualifications align with the job requirements.
- An up-to-date resume.
- At least three professional references with current contact information.
Supplemental Information
In addition to pay and other special employee programs, there are other benefits that WDFW employees may be eligible for. Click the “Benefits” tab at the top of this announcement to learn more.
Important Note:
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
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 and Military Spouse Preference Notice:
Per RCW 73.16.010 Veterans and qualifying spouses who meet the minimum qualifications of a position are eligible for preference during the initial application review stage. To receive this benefit, please do the following:
- Notify us of your veteran or military spouse status by email at Ashley.Lee@dfw.wa.gov.
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Veterans only – Attach a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22 or USDVA signed verification of service letter.
- Please redact any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers.
- Subject line must include recruitment number, position, and spouse/veteran (example: 2024-1234 – Biologist 1 – Veteran)
- Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer
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.
Request an accommodation: Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format please contact Jayme Chase by phone 360-902-2278 or email Jayme.Chase@dfw.wa.gov, or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at 800-833-6388.
Technical Difficulties: If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or support@neogov.com.
Other questions: If you have other questions regarding this position, please reach out to Ashley.Lee@dfw.wa.gov and reference job #2025-01480.