State of Washington
Dept. of Fish and Wildlife
invites applications for the position of:
Permanent Fish Hatchery Specialist 1 Intraining
*09531-14
SALARY: $2,113.00 – $2,724.00 Monthly
OPENING DATE: 10/01/14
CLOSING DATE: 10/08/14 05:00 PM
DESCRIPTION:
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is dedicated to protecting native fish and wildlife, and
providing sustainable fishing, hunting and wildlife viewing opportunities for millions of residents and visitors.
Working throughout the state, WDFW’s employees–field biologists, enforcement officers, land stewards, lab
technicians, customer service representatives and others—manage hundreds of fish and wildlife species,
maintain nearly a million acres of public wildlife lands, provide opportunities for recreational and commercial
fishing, wildlife viewing and hunting, protect and restore habitat and enforce laws that protect fish and wildlife
resources.
This is a permanent Fish Hatchery Specialist 1 In-training in the Fish Program, Hatchery Division. The duty
station is Wells Hatchery located HC 88 Azwell Rt, Pateros, WA 98846.
DUTIES:
Fish Hatchery Specialist 1 (FHS1): Performs a variety of technical and scientific fish culture duties, performs
hatchery related maintenance, and participates in an agency supervised fish culture training program.
Fish Culture; Feeds fish their calculated daily ration; monitors fish behavior, health, egg and fish production;
calculates and administers drugs as prescribed; identifies, sorts, and samples species for spawning and adult
distribution; cleans ponds and raceways, troughs, and incubator systems, identifies marked adults and collects
tags/marks for bio sampling and records data; collects fish tissue and fluid samples; performs fish inventories,
splits, marking trailer inventories, weight samples, releases and plants fish.
Recordkeeping and Reporting; Enters data into forms and spreadsheets (e.g. fish mortality, feed sheets, feed
inventory, and chemical usage); accurately fills out agency forms such as fish transfer tickets, hatchery invoice
tickets, etc. Submits complete and accurate forms required. Assist in developing in-house forms as required.
Operation and Maintenance of Facility; Monitors water flow and quality parameters; takes water samples
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and readings (e.g. dissolved gases, suspended settleable solids, and other parameters as required) maintains
proper water flow and rearing environments; responds to alarms; monitors and maintains facility support
systems; actively identifies safety hazards and takes action or recommends remedies as appropriate.
Operation and Maintenance of Equipment; Organizes and maintains hatchery tools, equipment, and
grounds; identifies and communicates safety concerns (management to staff and staff to management), uses
tools and equipment properly and safely.
Public Contact and Communications; Responds to/answers questions from visitors or outside entities in a
polite professional manner. Conducts organized tours; identifies the best way to respond with difficult-toanswer
questions or when information is not readily obtainable.
Working Conditions
Work week is Monday to Sunday and typically work is 5 – 8 hour days per week, depending on the time of
year; includes days, nights, weekends and holidays as needed. Ability to lift 50 lbs, work out doors in all
weather conditions and perform strenuous physical activities. This position requires a valid driver’s license. The
preferred candidate will have a CDL or the ability to obtain the license within 12 months of hire. This
position is off-station and standby has been not assigned at this time.
Union
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the State of Washington, Department of
Fish and Wildlife, and the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE), which contains a “union
security” provision. This means that, as a condition of employment you must either join the union and pay
union dues, or pay the union a representational or other fee within 30 days of the date you are put into pay
status.
All applicants considering applying for this position should understand and consider 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.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Associate’s degree in fisheries technology or closely allied field. OR Three years of education towards a
Bachelor’s degree in fisheries or closely allied field. OR Successful completion of a fish culture program from a
vocational school. OR Three years of experience performing a variety of fish culture duties in a hatchery will
substitute for the required education. Preferred work experience in a hatchery setting.
Knowledge and Abilities Desired:
1. Basic computer skills, familiarity with Microsoft Outlook and Excel software.
2. Basic fish culture techniques; rearing procedures
3. Water dynamics ( e.g. flows, flow patterns, availability, temperature, etc)
4. Calibration of specialized instruments (e.g. scales, Dissolved Oxygen meters)
5. Basic math; calculate and understand quantities and proportions
6. Ability to work out of doors in all weather conditions and perform strenuous physical activities.
7. Safe and proper use and maintenance of tools and equipment.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
To 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:
Three professional references (personal references do not count as professional)
Please note: Failure to follow the above application instructions will lead to disqualification. E-mailed
documents will not be accepted in lieu of attaching your documents to the online profile.
Upon submission of your online application, you will immediately receive a confirming e-mail. You will then be
notified via e-mail of your status during the process. In addition to the e-mail notifications, you can check the
status of your application at any time by visiting your online profile at www.careers.wa.gov. Due to the high
volume of applications that we receive, we