Fish Hatchery Technician (Fish and Wildlife Technician) Underfill Option
About The Position
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is hiring one seasonal Fish Hatchery Technician at Big Creek Hatchery in Astoria, Oregon. The anticipated work period is January 1, 2027, through August 30, 2027; these dates are estimates and the season may be shortened or extended based on project needs, funding, or other factors. The role supports hatchery operations by caring for fish throughout the hatchery cycle, maintaining grounds and equipment, and carrying out other duties in a fish hatchery environment to help achieve assigned management goals. The recruitment is intended to fill the Fish and Wildlife Technician classification, but applicants may also be considered for the entry-level classification. The employee is represented by SEIU.
Requirements
- For the Fish and Wildlife Technician classification, either an associate degree in Fisheries Technology, Aquaculture, or Aquarium Science, or 18 months of fish culture experience is required; six months of fisheries, wildlife, or related habitat work experience may count toward the experience requirement.
- A higher-level degree in Fisheries Science or a closely related field with at least 45 quarter hours or 30 semester hours of biological or ecological coursework may substitute for the associate degree.
- The Fish and Wildlife Technician Entry classification has no established minimum qualifications; related experience is desirable.
- Finalists are subject to criminal history and motor vehicle checks.
- Applicants must complete the U.S. Department of Homeland Security I-9 form within three days of hire and confirm authorization to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with fish culture in a hatchery setting.
- Fish-rearing experience.
- Incubation and egg-handling experience.
- Experience handling adult fish.
- Experience with water systems and maintenance.
- Experience operating, maintaining, and repairing equipment and tools.
- Experience collecting and recording data.
- Experience working with the public.
- Experience working in a team environment.
Responsibilities
- Rear fish and care for them through the hatchery cycle.
- Handle anadromous adult salmonid brood stock.
- Incubate eggs and perform egg handling.
- Operate and maintain water systems.
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance using hand tools and power equipment.
- Repair, construct, or manufacture tools, equipment, and structures for fish culture use.
- Complete written reports.
- Give hatchery tours.
- Maintain hatchery grounds and equipment.
Benefits
- 11 paid holidays per year.
- Competitive benefits package.
- Advancement and learning opportunities to support career growth 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
