Marion Forks Hatchery/Minto Fish Facility Technician (Fish and Wildlife Technician)

State of Oregon • Idanha, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Marion Forks Hatchery/Minto Fish Facility Technician (Fish and Wildlife Technician) in Idanha, Oregon, you will provide support for the work in a technical manner by caring for fish through the complete hatchery cycle and performing maintenance on grounds, equipment, and other duties within a fish hatchery environment to achieve assigned management goals. This is a seasonal position with an anticipated duration of June 1, 2026 – October 30, 2026. Housing is provided in the form of a small apartment. The length of the season may be shortened or extended depending on project needs, funding, or factors beyond the project’s control.

Requirements

• An Associate's degree in Fisheries Technology, Aquaculture or Aquarium Science; OR Eighteen months of fish culture (care of fish) experience. Six months of fisheries, wildlife or related habitat work experience will count toward this experience.
• 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

• Experience with fish culture in a hatchery setting
• Experience working with fish eggs and fry
• Experience handling adult fish
• Experience with water systems and maintenance
• Experience operating and maintaining electronic or mechanical equipment
• Experience collecting and recording data
• Experience writing technical or summary reports
• Experience working with the public

Responsibilities

• Pond and fish rearing
• Assisting crew with spawning activities
• Water systems operation and maintenance
• Facility preventative and corrective maintenance
• Fish liberations
• Record keeping

Benefits

• Housing is provided - small apartment
• 11 paid holidays a year
• Competitive benefits package
• Advancement and learning opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree