Cole Rivers Hatchery Technician (Fish and Wildlife Technician) Underfill Option
About The Position
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is hiring one full-time, seasonal Fish and Wildlife Technician (Hatchery Technician) at the Cole M. Rivers Fish Hatchery in Trail, Oregon. The position performs fish-culture work to meet production goals and maintains hatchery equipment, grounds, and buildings. The estimated season runs from December 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027; it may be shortened or extended depending on project needs, funding, or factors beyond the project's control. The recruitment aims to fill the position at the Fish and Wildlife Technician level, but candidates may also apply at the Fish and Wildlife Technician Entry level, as the department may consider underfilling the position. The successful candidate will generally be required to live onsite at the hatchery unless housing is unavailable. The role includes driving, and finalists are subject to criminal-history and motor-vehicle checks. The employee is represented by SEIU and subject to the collective bargaining agreement. The salary range listed is the non-PERS qualifying range; for a PERS-qualifying employee, the range reflects an additional 6.95%.
Requirements
- For the Fish and Wildlife Technician level, either 18 months of fish-culture experience, with six months of fisheries, fish screens, wildlife, or related habitat work counting toward that experience; or an associate's degree in Fisheries Technology, Aquaculture, or Aquarium Science.
- A higher-level degree in Fisheries Science or a closely related field with at least 45 quarter (30 semester) hours of biological or ecological coursework may substitute for the associate's degree.
- Driving is required.
- Successful candidates must complete the U.S. Department of Homeland Security I-9 form within three days of hire and be authorized to work in the United States; the agency does not support visa sponsorships.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with fish culture in a hatchery setting.
- Experience working with eggs and fry.
- Experience handling adult fish.
- Experience operating and maintaining electronic or mechanical equipment.
- Experience with water systems and maintenance.
- Welding experience.
- Carpentry experience.
- Plumbing experience.
- For the Fish and Wildlife Technician Entry option, previous related experience is desirable; no minimum qualifications are established.
Responsibilities
- Perform fish-rearing duties to meet production goals.
- Conduct fish liberations.
- Handle hatchery and wild adult brood stock.
- Perform incubation and egg handling.
- Maintain and operate water systems.
- Perform preventative and corrective maintenance using hand tools and power equipment.
- Operate pickup trucks, lawn tractors, generators, fish pumps, hydraulic lifts, gas and electric power tools, forklifts, and farm tractors with attachments.
- Repair, construct, or manufacture special tools, equipment, and structures for fish-culture use.
- Maintain records.
- Meet and communicate with the public.
- Maintain hatchery equipment, grounds, and buildings, and perform other assigned duties.
Benefits
- 11 paid holidays a year.
- Competitive benefits package.
- Advancement and learning opportunities to help grow your career with the State of Oregon.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
