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There is currently a permanent Fish Hatchery Specialist 3 position in the Fish Program, Hatchery Division, Kendall Creek Hatchery.  The duty station is located at 7100 Hatchery Road, Deming, WA. 98244

This Fish Hatchery Specialist 3 position supports the mission of WDFW by providing technical and scientific duties of both anadromous and inland fish rearing at the Kendall Creek Hatchery, along with other fish culture facilities within the Mt. Baker Complex when additional support needed.  This position is responsible for efficient and effective operations while meeting production goals in order to provide fish for both harvest and conservation purposes.  This position supports the mission by assisting the Operation Manager and Hatchery 4 in day to day facility operation and production programs for Kendall Creek Hatchery.

Crew Leader
Carries out assignments as a working leader.
Monitors projects/activities to ensure completion in a timely manner.
Ensures that the staff is productive and well informed on activities.
Ensures safety compliance.
Serves as a leader and role model for staff.

Physical Operation and Maintenance of Facility  
Ensures that working components of the fish hatchery are kept in good condition (i.e. pumps & motors, vehicles, alarms, generators, flashlights)
Ensures timely repairs to facility and infrastructure.
Maintains the grounds in appearance and upkeep to include seasonal issues.
Identifies and communicates ways to improve the physical plant operation.
Actively identifies safety hazards and takes action or recommends remedies as appropriate.

Communications  
Keeps supervisor and management well-informed on production issues that may lead to fish health concerns or program shortfalls.
Disseminates information from management and supervisor in a positive light that leads to compliance and team building.
Serves as a conduit for safety concerns (management to staff and staff to management)
Represents the agency professionally and communicates effectively.
Communicates with outside entities to implement agency-approved projects.

Data Collection, Entry and Reporting
Leads others at the facility7 in collection, compiling, and reporting all pertinent data required by the Program, ensuring accuracy and timeless.
Maintains a facility filing system that is well organized and user-friendly.
Leads others in accurately collecting and recording data
Demonstrate proficiency in use of personal computers and various applications

Working Conditions
Typically, the employee in this position will be working outside about 250 days a year and usually based on the remoteness of the facility will be working by himself/herself for about half of this time.  This employee will be required to work in all sorts of weather conditions whether it be rain, snow, or shine.  Due to the strenuous nature of this position the employee will be required to be able to lift at least 50 lbs for an undisclosed amount of time throughout a day.

Due to the nature and remoteness of this position working hours can vary accordingly to what is happening at the facility on any particular day, for the most part the job is an 8-hour day from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.  For this particular position standby is requires and that means this employee is responsible for overseeing the facility for the remaining 16 hours of the day during his time on standby, this position operates on a 10 on 4 off schedule.  This position is on-station and standby is assigned.

Special Note:
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.

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.

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.