Lead Fish Hatchery Specialist (Chinook/Coho)

Washington State Health Care Authority; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Job summary

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife in Puyallup is seeking a Fish Hatchery Specialist 3 to join the Puyallup Hatchery team. You will help manage day-to-day operations, ensuring production targets are met and hatchery facilities run smoothly.

As a crew leader, you will train staff, enforce safety, coordinate fish transport and releases, and maintain equipment in all weather conditions. This is a full-time, on-site position with housing provided.

Qualifications

• Six years of fish culture experience in a hatchery, or equivalent.
• Two years of related hatchery experience with relevant degrees.
• Valid Driver’s License required; CDL within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• 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 rearing densities, transfers, and releases to meet program goals.
• Evaluate fish size, growth rate, and health to determine feed needs.
• Lead a crew, ensure safety, and train others in procedures.
• Maintain hatchery components and equipment in good condition.

Skills

Crew leadership

Safety compliance

Team training

Education

Associate’s degree in fisheries technology or biology

Bachelor’s degree in fisheries or biology

Vocational fish culture program completion

Tools

Forklift

CDL (Class B) within 6 months

Job description

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife in Puyallup is seeking a Fish Hatchery Specialist 3 to join the Puyallup Hatchery team. You will help manage day-to-day operations, ensuring production targets are met and hatchery facilities run smoothly.

As a crew leader, you will train staff, enforce safety, coordinate fish transport and releases, and maintain equipment in all weather conditions. This is a full-time, on-site position with housing provided.