Fish and Wildlife Technician (Cole Rivers Hatchery Technician) Underfill option

State of Oregon•Short Bend, MO

15d•$3,705 - $5,066•Onsite

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. We are hiring for one full-time, seasonal position located in Trail, Oregon. This position is estimated to last from February 1, 2026 through October 31, 2026 (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.) The goal of this recruitment is to fill the positions at the Fish & Wildlife Technician (FWT) level. However, we encourage candidates to apply for the Fish & Wildlife Technician Entry level ($3429 - $4207/mo.) as the department may consider under-filling the position. As a seasonal Fish and Wildlife Technician (Hatchery Technician) at the Cole M. Rivers Fish Hatchery in Trail, Oregon, you will perform fish culture duties to meet production goals, maintain equipment, grounds, buildings, and perform other assigned duties. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required. For a full review of the position details, duties, and working conditions, please review the position description located here.

Requirements

Fish and Wildlife Technician ($3705 - $5066): Option 1: Eighteen months of fish culture (care of fish) experience. Six months of fisheries, fish screens, wildlife or related habitat work experience will count toward fish culture (care of fish) experience Or: Option 2: An Associate's degree in Fisheries Technology, Aquaculture or Aquarium Science; Note: 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.
Fish and Wildlife Technician Entry Option ($3429 - $4207): Minimum qualifications are not established for this classification (there are no minimum qualifications). Previous related experience is desirable.
This position requires the successful candidate to live onsite at the hatchery unless housing is not available.
Driving is required for this position.
Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete the U.S. Department Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States.
ODFW participates in E-Verify.
ODFW is not able to support VISA sponsorships.
Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference.

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

Responsibilities

Fish rearing
Fish liberations
Handling of hatchery and wild adult brood stock
Incubation and egg handling
Water systems maintenance and operations
Preventative and/or corrective maintenance using hand tools and power equipment
Operate special equipment including pickup trucks, lawn tractors, generators, fish pumps, hydraulic lifts, gas and electric power tools, fork lifts, farm tractors with attachments
Repair, construct or manufacture special tools, equipment, and/or structures (for fish culture use)
Record keeping
Meet and communicate with the public

Benefits

Work/life balance
11 paid holidays a year
Competitive benefits package
Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.
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