Hatchery Specialist 2 – Fish Culture & Conservation

State of Washington; Centralia (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Job summary

The State of Washington, Fish Program – Hatcheries Division, seeks a Fish Hatchery Specialist 2 (In-Training) at Cowlitz Trout Hatchery in Toledo, WA. This full-time position supports conservation efforts and hatchery operations.

The role offers an in-training path from Specialist 1 to 2, with duties including fish culture, feeding, water-quality monitoring, egg handling, and data recording. Housing is provided to successful candidates.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and feed fish according to pond populations and weight samples.
• Monitor fish behavior, health, and production.
• Monitor water quality and calibrate meters to maintain safe rearing conditions.
• Perform data entry and reporting related to hatchery operations.

Job description

The State of Washington, Fish Program – Hatcheries Division, seeks a Fish Hatchery Specialist 2 (In-Training) at Cowlitz Trout Hatchery in Toledo, WA. This full-time position supports conservation efforts and hatchery operations.

The role offers an in-training path from Specialist 1 to 2, with duties including fish culture, feeding, water-quality monitoring, egg handling, and data recording. Housing is provided to successful candidates.