Willamette Hatchery Technician (Fish and Wildlife Technician)

State of Oregon • Oakridge, OR

1d • 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, permanent position located at the Willamette Hatchery in Oakridge, Oregon. The goal of this recruitment is to fill the position at the Fish & Wildlife Technician (FWT) level. However, we encourage candidates to apply as the Fish & Wildlife Technician Entry level (Monthly Salary of $3,515 -$4,312), as the department may consider under-filling the position. What you will do: In this role, you will provide support for the hatchery by caring for the Spring Chinook and Rainbow Trout being raised. You will also perform maintenance on the grounds, equipment, and other 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. NOTE: this position requires the successful candidate to live onsite, as well as requires a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) to be obtained within the first 6 months of employment. For a full review of the position details, duties, and working conditions, please review the position description located here. Clearly describe how you meet the desired attributes in your application materials. We cannot accept additional application materials after the application deadline. These materials determine whether you move forward in the selection process and help establish your starting salary. Be sure your work and education history is accurate, thorough, and fully reflects your skills and experience, even if they do not seem directly related to the position.

Requirements

• Fish & Wildlife Technician Option:
• 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 this experience).
• Option 2: An Associate's 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.
• Note: You do not need to meet the Fish & Wildlife Technician minimum qualifications to be considered: the department may consider underfilling at the Fish & Wildlife Technician Entry level.
• Fish & Wildlife Technician Entry Option - Underfill: Minimum qualifications are not established for this classification (there are no minimum qualifications. Previous related experience is desirable).
• NOTE: this position requires the successful candidate to live onsite, as well as requires a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) to be obtained within the first 6 months of employment.

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
• Working with the public
• Ability to perform grounds and equipment maintenance
• Wood working, metal fabrication or construction experience

Responsibilities

• Set up and clean rearing containers to receive fry or fish
• Feed, monitor, treat, and transport fish
• Set and monitor water flows
• Use hand and power tools to power wash, paint, and repair hatchery buildings and fish ponds
• Conduct hatchery tours and answer questions from the public (visitors)
• Grounds, building and equipment maintenance

Benefits

• 11 paid holidays a year and a competitive benefits package
• Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon

What This Job Offers

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