Hatchery Technician: Fish Culture & Water Systems

Oregon Inc; Astoria (OR); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Job summary

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) seeks a permanent Fish Hatchery Technician at the Big Creek Hatchery in Astoria, Oregon. You will support hatchery operations by caring for fish through the production cycle and help achieve established production and management goals.

Responsibilities include fish rearing, brood stock handling, incubation, water system maintenance, tool repair, and data reporting. Housing is provided; visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Fisheries Technology, Aquaculture or Aquarium Science, or 18 months of fish culture experience (six months in fisheries, wildlife or related habitat work counts toward experience).
• Equivalency: higher degree with biology coursework can substitute for the degree.

Responsibilities

• Fish rearing and care for fish throughout the hatchery production cycle.
• Handle anadromous adult salmonid brood stock.
• Incubation and egg handling.
• Maintain water systems and perform preventive/corrective maintenance.
• Repair or construct tools, equipment, and structures for fish culture.
• Complete written reports and provide hatchery tours.

Skills

Fish culture experience

Water systems maintenance

Data collection and reporting

Public engagement

Education

Associate degree in Fisheries Technology

Job description

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) seeks a permanent Fish Hatchery Technician at the Big Creek Hatchery in Astoria, Oregon. You will support hatchery operations by caring for fish through the production cycle and help achieve established production and management goals.

Responsibilities include fish rearing, brood stock handling, incubation, water system maintenance, tool repair, and data reporting. Housing is provided; visa sponsorship is not available.