Fish Hatchery Care Technician

U.S.-Fish-; Underwood (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, Region 1, Spring Creek National Fish Hatchery, seeks an Animal Caretaker to work under routine schedules to meet the needs of hatchery fish, including catching and handling fish with nets or hands, feeding, and recording fish size, weight, sex, and age.

This WG-5 position requires following standard procedures with normal supervision and emphasizes vigilance for changes in fish behavior and regular record-keeping; volunteer

Qualifications

• Must be able to catch and handle hatchery fish with nets or by hand.
• Provide regular feeding and pick mortalities daily.
• Keep records of fish size, weight, sex, and age.
• Follow routine schedules and work methods with normal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Catch and handle hatchery fish as required by daily husbandry duties.
• Provide feeding according to schedule and monitor fish behavior.
• Maintain accurate records of fish size, weight, sex, and age.

Job description

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, Region 1, Spring Creek National Fish Hatchery, seeks an Animal Caretaker to work under routine schedules to meet the needs of hatchery fish, including catching and handling fish with nets or hands, feeding, and recording fish size, weight, sex, and age.

This WG-5 position requires following standard procedures with normal supervision and emphasizes vigilance for changes in fish behavior and regular record-keeping; volunteer