The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is dedicated to preserving, protecting and perpetuating fish, wildlife and ecosystems, while providing sustainable recreational and commercial opportunities dependent on viable fish and wildlife populations.  Each day, WDFW employees facilitate fishing, hunting and wildlife viewing opportunities for millions of residents and visitors.  WDFW’s employees–field and laboratory biologists, geneticists, research scientists, hatchery professionals, policy experts, fully commissioned law enforcement officers, land stewards, lab technicians, property acquisition specialists, customer service representatives and others work throughout the state.  WDFW employees protect and restore critical habitat, strive to facilitate species recovery when necessary, and manage hundreds of fish and wildlife species.  WDFW employees maintain nearly a million acres of public wildlife lands. They interpret, apply and enforce state and federal laws and collaborate with stakeholders to protect fish and wildlife resources. The Department of Fish and Wildlife has some of the most talented people in the natural resource field.  Find out more about us and the important work we are a part of at www.wdfw.wa.gov.

There is one (1) 9-month non-permanent Fish Hatchery Specialist 2 position in the Fish Program, Hatchery Division.The duty station is the Soos Creek Hatchery located at 13030 SE Auburn Black Diamond, Auburn, WA. 98092. This position will work between Icy Creek, Palmer Ponds and Soos Creek Hatchery.  DutiesAdult Fish Handling, Fish Feeding, Pond Cleaning
Tasks include:
Collecting, sorting, spawning, sampling of adult salmon.  These duties require heavy lifting, repetitive lifting of adult transport boots and working with Soos Creek.  In rearing ponds and under foul weather conditions.

Egg sampling and picking
Tasks include:
Weighing and counting salmon eggs and removing egg deformities and mortalities.  These duties require working long periods of standing, careful attention to detail and protocols in often cold temperatures.

Grounds and equipment
Tasks include:
Cleaning adult handling areas, vehicle hatchery buildings/bathrooms.  Weed eating, raking, weeding.  Small equipment repairs or maintenance.

Weir Maintenance
Tasks include:
Maintenance the weir and assists staff in removing debris/leaves.  This task requires in-stream work on unstable terrain and repetitive raking.

All other duties required
Tasks include:

Working Conditions
Workweek is M-W, 10 days on 4 days off.  8:00 – 5:00, Sunday – Saturday.  Work hours can vary greatly at different time of the year depending on the work schedule and weather conditions.  This position requires standby, the employee is responsible for overseeing the facility for the remaining 16 hours of the day.  Position often requires commuting from the hatchery to the lower river weir.  Public interaction is very common, and this position requires the ability to clearly communicates to the public.  This incumbent must be able to work well with large groups and receive instruction from multiple permanent staff.  This position requires a valid driver’s license.    This position is off-station and standby is assigned.

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.

QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED.   Preferred work experience in a hatchery setting.

Preferred experience
Soos Creek Hatchery experience, Salmon Culture, Weir and Hatchery experience.

Supplemental InformationTo 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

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.

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 RecruitmentTeam@dfw.wa.gov.
• Subject line should include recruitment number, position and Vet (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 RecruitmentTeam@dfw.wa.gov. 
• Subject line should include recruitment number, position and MS (Example:#10155 Biologist 1 – MS)
• Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov

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.