Lead Fish Hatchery Specialist

World Aquaculture Society; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife in Naselle, WA seeks a Fish Hatchery Specialist 3 to oversee hatchery operations, lead staff and volunteers, and ensure that fish culture activities meet program goals while maintaining safety and compliance.

You will supervise feeding, cleaning, inventory, and tagging, coordinate on-station and off-site planting, conduct genetic sampling, monitor water quality, and manage daily schedules.

Qualifications

• Six years of hatchery experience or equivalent education/experience.
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to operate field equipment.
• Bachelor’s degree in fisheries or closely related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform fish culture duties and monitor growth, feeding, and rearing conditions.
• Lead crew in feeding, cleaning, and transferring fish while managing densities.
• Coordinate on-station and off-site planting activities and sampling for genetics.

Skills

Fish culture

Team leadership

Field sampling

Water quality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in fisheries

Tools

Lab equipment

Job description

Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife in Naselle, WA seeks a Fish Hatchery Specialist 3 to oversee hatchery operations, lead staff and volunteers, and ensure that fish culture activities meet program goals while maintaining safety and compliance.

You will supervise feeding, cleaning, inventory, and tagging, coordinate on-station and off-site planting, conduct genetic sampling, monitor water quality, and manage daily schedules.