Hatchery Scientist 2 (In-Training) — Fish Culture

State of Washington; Arlington (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife seeks a Fish Hatchery Specialist 1 or 2 in-training at the Arlington Hatchery in Snohomish County. This full-time/career seasonal role supports fish culture, health monitoring, and facility maintenance in the Hatcheries Division, with a 6-month season from December through May.

Candidates advance from Specialist 1 to 2 after a 12-month in-training plan. A valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience performing a variety of fish culture duties in a hatchery.
• Associate’s degree in fisheries technology, biology, or closely allied field.
• Three years of education towards a Bachelor’s degree in fisheries, biology, or a closely allied field.
• Successful completion of a fish culture program from a vocational school.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Feed fish their calculated daily ration and monitor health, behavior, and production.
• Administer therapeutics and calculate/administer drugs as prescribed.
• Clean ponds, raceways, troughs and incubator systems to maintain fish health.
• Perform fish inventories, splits, grading, tagging, weighing, and maintaining records.
• Capture eggs and incubate using various vessels; track broodstock data and data entry.
• Maintain hatchery facilities and equipment, including water systems and filtration.

Skills

Fish hatchery operations

Data entry / computer use

Basic math calculations

Education

Associate degree in fisheries technology or biology

Education towards Bachelor's in fisheries/biology

Fish culture program from a vocational school

Tools

Excel

Job description

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife seeks a Fish Hatchery Specialist 1 or 2 in-training at the Arlington Hatchery in Snohomish County. This full-time/career seasonal role supports fish culture, health monitoring, and facility maintenance in the Hatcheries Division, with a 6-month season from December through May.

Candidates advance from Specialist 1 to 2 after a 12-month in-training plan. A valid driver's license is required.