Hatchery Operations Leader — Remote up to 4 days/week

State of Washington Dept. of Fish and Wildlife; Washington; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework up to 4 days per week

Job summary

State of Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking a Hatchery Operations Manager for Region 4 Central, based in Sultan, WA. The role provides strategic leadership for five hatchery facilities and leads a team dedicated to fish conservation, hatchery operations, and fishery enhancement in North Puget Sound.

Collaboration with Tribes and partner agencies is essential. You will oversee production, support hatchery reform, and ensure safe, compliant operations while advancing agency

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in fish biology, fish culture, or a closely related field.
• Five years of advanced senior level experience in resident fish culture, salmonid culture, and fish health management.
• Two years supervising hatchery staff and managing diverse budgets.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for five hatchery facilities.
• Oversee production programs and support hatchery reform initiatives.
• Ensure safe, compliant, and efficient hatchery operations.
• Collaborate with Tribes, partner agencies, volunteers, and Fish Program teams.
• Develop and implement long-term strategic plans for facilities.
• Ensure compliance with permits, policies, and procedures.

Skills

Resident fish culture

Salmonid culture

Fish health management

Knowledge of regulations (federal, I/T

Leadership and supervision

Education

Associate’s degree in fish biology or fish culture

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

State of Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking a Hatchery Operations Manager for Region 4 Central, based in Sultan, WA. The role provides strategic leadership for five hatchery facilities and leads a team dedicated to fish conservation, hatchery operations, and fishery enhancement in North Puget Sound.

Collaboration with Tribes and partner agencies is essential. You will oversee production, support hatchery reform, and ensure safe, compliant operations while advancing agency