Hatchery Team Lead: Chinook & Coho Production

State of Washington; Puyallup (WA); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Housing provided

Zusammenfassung

State of Washington, Puyallup Hatchery, seeks a Fish Hatchery Specialist 3 to support daily hatchery operations and lead a crew producing Chinook and coho salmon for Puget Sound fisheries. Housing is provided; it is a full-time/permanent role based at the Puyallup Hatchery in Pierce County.

The position focuses on planning fish transport, rearing decisions, and ensuring vessel and facility safety while meeting program goals. Work occurs outdoors in varying conditions with potential standby duty.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in hatchery operations is desirable.
• Ability to lead a crew and coordinate tasks.
• Strong commitment to safety standards.

Aufgaben

• Plan and coordinate fish transport.
• Load, haul, and plant fish at hatcheries and lakes.
• Apply sound fish culture practices to meet program goals.
• Project and monitor fish growth and feed requirements.
• Plan and coordinate rearing densities and fish transfers/releases.
• Evaluate fish size, growth rate, and health to determine feed needs.
• Carry out assignments as a working leader; ensure safety compliance; train others.
• Maintain hatchery equipment (pumps, motors, alarms, generators, etc.).
• Keep supervisor informed of production issues and fish health concerns.
• Represent the agency professionally and communicate effectively.

Kenntnisse

Fish culture operations

Crew supervision

Safety compliance

Jobbeschreibung

State of Washington, Puyallup Hatchery, seeks a Fish Hatchery Specialist 3 to support daily hatchery operations and lead a crew producing Chinook and coho salmon for Puget Sound fisheries. Housing is provided; it is a full-time/permanent role based at the Puyallup Hatchery in Pierce County.

The position focuses on planning fish transport, rearing decisions, and ensuring vessel and facility safety while meeting program goals. Work occurs outdoors in varying conditions with potential standby duty.