State of Washington
Dept. of Fish and Wildlife
invites applications for the position of:
Permanent Fish Hatchery Specialist 1 Intraining
*08066-15
SALARY: $2,176.00 – $2,806.00 Monthly
OPENING DATE: 08/17/15
CLOSING DATE: 08/23/15 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 recruitment is for a permanent Fish Hatchery Specialist 1 In-training in the Fish Program, Hatchery
Division. The duty station is the Skamania Hatchery located at 391 Steelhead Road, Washougal, WA. 98671.
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.
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Assist in developing in-house forms as required.
Operation and Maintenance of Facility; Monitors water flow and quality parameters; takes
water samples 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-to-answer questions or when information is not readily obtainable.
Working Conditions
Work week is Saturday to Friday and work hours are normally an 8-hour-day, 5 days per week
but can vary according to the needs of the program and resource. Incumbent works at a fullcycle
fish rearing facility dividing their time between an outdoor all weather, at times strenuous
work environment, to an office setting. 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. This
position is on-station and standby has been assigned. The preferred candidate will have
a class “B” CDL or the ability to obtain the license within 6-months of hire.
Union
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the State of Washington,
Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the Washington Association of Fish Hatchery Professionals
(WAFHP), 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.
Note:
All applicants considering 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.
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
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:
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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 ask your understanding and encourage you to use the online
process and avoid calling for information.
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.
Permanent Fish Hatchery Specialist 1 In-training *08066-15 Supplemental
Questionnaire
* 1. Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony within the last ten (10) years?
Yes No
* 2. Do you have a valid Washington State, or other state, driver’s license? (If selected for an
interview, you may be asked to furnish your license and driving record.)
Yes No
* 3. Which best describes your work experience working in a hatchery setting?
1-5 months
6-11 months
12 months or more
I do not have hatchery experience
* Required Question