Bonneville Hatchery Technician (Fish and Wildlife Technician)
About The Position
Help the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife fulfill its mission: To protect and enhance Oregon's fish and wildlife and their habitats for use and enjoyment by present and future generations. This position is with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) located in Cascade Locks, Oregon. This is a full-time seasonal position from September 1, 2026 through May 31, 2027 (These are estimated dates. Length of season(s) may be shortened or extended depending on project needs, funding, or factors beyond the project’s control). Play a part in providing healthy fish for Oregon! Perform fish culture duties to meet production goals and maintain equipment, grounds and buildings.
Requirements
- Eighteen months of fish culture (care of fish) experience. (six months of fisheries, fish screens, wildlife or related habitat work experience will count toward this experience).
- An Associate degree in Fisheries Technology, Aquaculture or Aquarium Science
- A higher level degree in Fisheries Science or a closely-related degree with at least 45 quarter (30 semester) hours of biological/ecological coursework will substitute for the Associate's degree.
Nice To Haves
- Fish culture experience in a hatchery setting
- Working with eggs and fry
- Handling adult fish
- Experience with water systems and maintenance
- Operating electronic or mechanical equipment
- Collecting and recording data
- Writing technical or summary reports
- Using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Working with the public
Responsibilities
- Care for fish and perform grounds and equipment maintenance and other related duties.
- Pond, feed, grade, and collect eggs from wild and hatchery fish; shock, pick, and enumerate eggs; regulate water supplies; remove mortality; and recognize and treat fish diseases.
- Record and maintain information on amount and type of feed received and fed, water quality, fish mortalities, and liberations and maintain gas, oil, and mileage records.
- Weigh, count, and load fish and eggs for transfer and liberation.
- Maintain, construct, and perform minor repairs to ponds and walkways, fish feeders, egg trays, and screens.
- Maintain and repair hatchery buildings and residences, fish pumps, lawn mowers, power tools, roads, and trails.
- Maintain lawns, shrubs, and trees.
- Meet the public, maintain public relations, answer questions, and conduct hatchery tours.
Benefits
- 11 paid holidays a year
- a competitive benefits package
- Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
